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"Inky ruby. Deeply pitched aromas of blackberry, cassis, violet and licorice. On the palate, dense, smoke-tinged flavors of bitter cherry and blackberry are complicated by hints of peppery spice, cocoa powder and licorice. Finishes gently tannic and long, with a subtle oaky element. -JR"
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (July / August 2014), 90 pts

Go To Morambro Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

"(100% tempranillo, from vines that are over 60 years old; aged in new French oak): Opaque purple. Smoky cherry and blackberry preserve aromas and flavors, complicated by a suggestion of vanilla and building smokiness. Lush and creamy but firmed by zesty acidity. Vanilla and cola notes dominate the broad, persistent finish, which shows excellent clarity and persistence."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine cellar (September 2013), 91 pts

Go To Amaren Rioja Tempranillo 60 Reserva

(85% tempranillo and 15% graciano; aged in a 50/50 mix of French and American oak, all of it new): Saturated ruby. Perfumed aromas of blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate and vanilla. Sweet dark berry flavors and notes of candied licorice and cola coat the palate, with juicy acidity adding support. The cola and blueberry notes carry through onto the long, sappy finish, which is framed by velvety tannins."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine cellar (September 2013), 90 pts

Go To Amaren Rioja Angeles de Amaren

"Dark ruby. Ripe cherry, red berries and smoky minerals on the nose. Spicy, firm and tightly wound, with very good lift to the flavors of redcurrant, bitter cherry and licorice. A gripping, lithe midweight, with appealing sweetness and bracing minerality on the long, incisive finish. In an elegant style, with zero excess fat. - JR"
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September 2013), 90 pts

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Year's Best Rioja Wines
- Wine & Spirits Magazine (December 2019), 90 pts

Go To Amaren Rioja Angeles de Amaren

"(50% grenache, 30% syrah and 20% cinsault): Light orange-pink. Fresh pit fruits and red berries on the fragrant nose and palate. Juicy and seamless in the mouth, showing good heft and a subtle floral nuance that comes on late. Finishes with good breadth and fruity persistence, leaving a note of nectarine behind."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (July/August 2014), 89 pts

Go To Charles Thomas Cotes de Provence Sainte Victoire Rose

"The 2013 Es Lo Que Hay wears the subtitle Garnacha Viñas Viejas from old plots on slate soils in the zone of Alarba-Acered in Calatayud, with some Syrah thrown into the fermentation tanks. It fermented in open concrete tanks and aged in underground concrete vats with lees. The nose mixes black fruit with notes of licorice and Mediterranean herbs. This is juicy, with good density, fine tannins and very good freshness provided by the slate soils and the conditions of the year. It has a very tasty finish. This has a lot more freshness than a couple of vintages ago. - Luis Gutiérrez"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #231, June 2017), 92 pts

Go To Es Lo Que Hay Garnacha Vinas Viejas

"Garnacha from Spain has become a popular cheap red in recent years. Its spicy, fruity expression contrasts with the earthier character the wine has in France, where the grape is known as grenache. The Es Lo Que Hay has that racy Spanish character, with some nice depth and structure to add interest. - Dave McIntyre"
- The Washington Post (May 2016), Excellent - 2 stars

Go To Es Lo Que Hay Garnacha Vinas Viejas

"(60% grenache, 20% syrah and 20% cinsault): Light orange. Lively aromas of raspberry, tangerine and fresh flowers, with a peppery nuance adding vibrancy. Dry and focused on the palate, offering tangy red fruit and citrus zest flavors that spread out with air. Shows good lift and vivacity on the nervy finish, which features a hint of bitter cherry skin."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (July/August 2014), 89 pts

Go To Grand Veneur, Reserve, Cotes du Rhone RoseGrand Veneur, Reserve, Cotes du Rhone Rose

"(55% mourvedre, 35% cinsault and 10% grenache): Bright orange. Energetic red berry, blood orange and floral aromas, with dusty mineral and herb notes adding complexity. Fleshy and broad on the palate, offering concentrated raspberry and spicecake flavors and a bracing citrus pith quality that gains strength with air. Clings with very good tenacity and focus on the finish, the red fruit and mineral notes repeating."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (July/August 2014), 90 pts

Go To Mas Redonne Bandol Rose

"Bright orange-pink. Lively, mineral-tinged aromas of fresh red berries, orange peel and honeysuckle, with a hint of anise building in the glass. Dry and nervy in the mouth, offering vibrant strawberry and orange pith flavors and a suggestion of rose pastille. The floral element comes back on the finish, which lingers with very good spicy persistence."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (July/August 2014), 90 pts

Go To Michel Thomas Sancerre Rose

"Light yellow. Ripe pear and melon aromas show a smoky quality and a hint of tarragon. Rich and supple in texture, offering fresh orchard fruit flavors and a hint of warmth. The nicely energetic finish leaves a note of Meyer lemon behind."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, 88 pts

Go To Milton Park Chardonnay

"(35% new French oak barriques): Opaque ruby. Ripe cherry and cassis aromas are complemented by notes of licorice, candied flowers and cured tobacco. Offers an array of black and blue fruit flavors that are lifted and sharpened by juicy acidity and a smoky mineral quality. Finishes on a sweet note of vanilla, with very good energy, building tannins and lingering smokiness. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (March 2016), 91 pts

Go To Morambro Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

- Australian Wine Showcase Award 2016, 96 pts

Go To Morambro Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

"Light, bright yellow. Zesty citrus- and orchard fruit-scented nose shows a suave floral overtone and a hint of peach pit. Sharply focused Meyer lemon and pear flavors are light-bodied but nicely concentrated, showing good nervy lift and focus. Finishes dry and tight, with very clarity and spicy persistence."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, 89 pts

Go To Mt. Crawford Chardonnay Eden Valley

"The pale salmon Saint Victoire Rose is bright crisp and flavorful> It displays fragrant cherry aromas and good acidity and freshness on the palate. It is nicely balanced with a long pleasant zesty finish. - Don Winkler"

- International Wine Review (May 4th 2015), 89 pts

Go To Charles Thomas Cotes de Provence Sainte Victoire Rose

"Light salmon in color, the Reserve Grand Veneer is a light delicately flavored wine with hints of cherry, good mouth feel, crisp acidity and freshness onto the finish. - Don Winkler"

- International Wine Review (May 4th 2015), 88 pts

"The Thomas family farms 40 acres, blending this sauvignon from three different soils. It’s heady with soft scents of flowers, then brash with sharp points of citrus acidity. Air brings those elements together in a tight, formal white wine that finishes clean and juicy. For roast fish."
- Wine & Spirits (April 2016), 91 pts

Go To Michel Thomas Sancerre Blanc

"This medium-bodied, silky-textured Chardonnay offers hints of pineapple and yellow plum on the nose and palate. It's clean and refreshing on the finish, just what's wanted in this easy-to-like price range. Drink now."
- Wine Enthusiast (June 2016), 87 pts

Go To Milton Park Chardonnay

"A sensational value from Spain, this 100% Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa has a deep ruby color and a fragrant nose of new saddle leather, unsmoked cigar tobacco, and red and black cherries, followed by a seductive, lovely mouthfeel with no hard edges. It is medium-bodied, pure and best drunk over the next several years."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (March 2016), 87 pts - Excellent Wine Values for Under $25

Go To Montebuena Cuvee KPF Rioja

"(aged for three months in used American oak barrels) Ruby-red. Ripe cherry, licorice and dark berry aromas are lifted by a subtle note of white pepper. Smooth, fleshy and warm, offring supple bitter cherry and blackberry flavors that pick up a peppery nuance with air. Closes smooth, round and gently spicy, leaving a candied dark berry note behind.- Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (January 2017), 89 pts

Go To Montebuena Cuvee KPF Rioja

"Rioja is the king of Spain and Tempranillo is the king of Rioja. The 100% Tempranillo Montebuena Cuvee KPF has a fine reputation for crafting a wine that offers ripe red fruit with a fine mineral undertone in an elegant, approachable style. This will be a great choice for stuffed pork tenderloin with grilled root vegetables."
- Vintages Magazine, LCBO (November 2016) - "Uncork something great"

Go To Montebuena Cuvee KPF Rioja

- Australian Wine Showcase Award 2016, 94 pts

Go To Morambro Creek Chardonnay

- International Wine Challenge 2019, 92 pts & Gold Medal

Go To Amaren Rioja Angeles de Amaren

"Made mostly from Grenache, the 2015 Reserve Grand Veneur gives up lots of framboise, ripe cherries and a touch of garrigue in a medium-bodied, bright, fresh and enjoyable style. This is a delicious, versatile Rosé that's perfect for starting a meal, or pairing with light seafood or tapas. - Jeb Dunnuck"

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (May 2016), 88 pts

"Medium salmon rose. Ripe berries and orange zest show on the nose of this well-balanced, crisply textured wine. It’s dry with bracing acidity and good flavor density. Precisely what most people seek in a rosé."

- i-winereview.com (July 2016), 89 pts

"Pale orange-pink. With a floral nose and light flavors of white citrus and stone fruit, this is a crisp, fresh wine with notable stony mineral notes. An excellent pairing for simply prepared seafood. A blend of 55% Mourvedre, 35% Cinsault, and 10% Grenache."
- i-winereview.com (July 2016), 90 pts

Go To Mas Redonne Bandol Rose

"I loved the 2015 Bandol Rose from Mas Redonne and this beauty offers clean, crisp notes of orange blossom, salty minerality and white flowers in a medium-bodied, clean, classy, focused style. It has real class and will sing on the dinner table. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (May 2016), 90 pts

Go To Mas Redonne Bandol Rose

"This is a grassy, herbal wine with green and crisp citrus fruits. It is of course very young and its exuberant fruitiness will be better when it all calms down. The acidity and hint of apricots give the promise of a richer fuller future. Drink from 2017."
- Wine Enthusiast (September 2016), 89 pts

Go To Michel Thomas Sancerre Blanc

"A lively, complex, herbal Rosé that has tons of sweet strawberry and watermelon fruit, the 2015 Sancerre Rose is medium-bodied, juicy and racy on the palate, with bright acidity and a clean, dry finish. It's a solid meal starter to enjoy over the coming summer months. - Jeb Dunnuck"

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (May 2016), 87 pts

Go To Michel Thomas Sancerre Rose

"Showing light red cherry and herbal notes, this Pinot Noir based rosé is densely flavored and balanced, finishing with good length and rich extract. Needs food to show its best. Made with 50% direct press and 50% saignée."

- i-winereview.com (July 2016), 91 pts

Go To Michel Thomas Sancerre Rose

"(aged for three months in used American oak barrels)
Vivid ruby. Bright, sharply focused aromas of fresh red fruits and flowers, along with a spicy overtone and a hint of vanilla. Lithe and appealingly sweet on the palate, offring vibrant, oak-spiced raspberry and cherry flavors and a subtle rose pastille nuance. Finishes supple and long, displaying silky, slow-building tannins and resonating spiciness. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (January 2017), 90 pts

Go To Montebuena Cuvee KPF Rioja

"The barrel-fermented 2015 Chardonnay offers a lovely blend of oak and fruit, balancing each other out in their citrus and vanilla intensities. Toasted grain, white peach, ample weight and texture on the palate, all these point to a high-quality effort that should please any Chardonnay drinker. Yum! - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September 2018), 92 pts

Go To Morambro Creek Chardonnay

"The 2016 Es Lo Que Hay is now sold without appellation of origin and contains some 5% each Syrah and Moristel from different vineyards, grown on slate soils. It fermented and matured in concrete for 18 months and was bottled completely unoaked. It's subtle, fresh and elegant, with a juicy palate, vibrant and with good complexity. It was slightly warmer and more tannic than the 2013 I tasted last time. It has the straight character of the slate soils, with hints of Mediterranean herbs. 5,000 bottles were filled in October 2018. - Luis Gutiérrez"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #240, December 2018), 92 pts

"Limpid orange-pink. Aromas and flavors of strawberry and tangerine, accompanied by subtle herbal and floral notes in the background. Supple and broad on the palate, delivering solid thrust. Warm red fruit notes cling to the finish. In an easygoing style and not lacking for heft. - Josh Raynolds"

- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (August 2017), 87 pts

"Another Rosé that is a no brainer purchase in just about every vintage, the 2016 Reserve Rosé offers a refreshing, crisp style in its under ripe strawberry, citrus and hints of salty sea breeze. It has bright acidity, yet is balanced, clean and dry. Drink it over the coming summer months. - Jeb Dunnuck"

- Jeb Dunnuck (2017 Rosé Round Up, September 4th 2017), 90 pts

"Pale orange. Vibrant, mineral-tinged aromas of strawberry, orange zest and jasmine slowly develop a hint of herbacity. Dry and focused on the palate, showing very good tension to the bitter red berry and blood orange flavors. Shows a refreshingly bitter quality on the finish, which lingers with strong, stony tenacity."

- Vinous (2017 Rosé Roundup: Drink Now, Drink Later - June 2017), 90 pts

Go To Michel Thomas Sancerre Rose

"One of our favorite rosés in our 2017 annual rosé review, the Michel Thomas Sancerre is a complete wine. Pale salmon in color with a red cherry skin scent, the wine is full in the mouth with clean red cherry flavors. It has good balancing acidity and a lingering, rich finish."

- i-winereview.com (July 2017), 92 pts

Go To Michel Thomas Sancerre Rose

"The young and juicy 2016 Cuvée KPF from Rioja Alavesa is a custom cuvée from Bodegas y Viñedos Labastida for the American importer Kysela. It has a fruit-driven profile, with plenty of cherries and a spicy touch. The palate is round and soft, medium-bodied, with pungent, clean flavors. - Luis Gutiérrez"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #235, February 2018), 88 pts

Go To Montebuena Cuvee KPF Rioja

"Vivid ruby-red. Sexy, oak-tinged red berry and floral pastille scents pick up vanilla and licorice flourishes with aeration. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and cherry flavors that unfold and spread out steadily on the back half. Shows impressive clarity and spicy persistence on the lively finish, which is given shape by smooth, even tannins.- Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (February 2019), 91 pts

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"Strawberry and melon notes mark the nose of the 2017 Bandol Rose. A blend of 55% Mourvèdre, 35% Cinsault and 10% Grenache, it's a medium-bodied, pale rosé, with a creamy texture and long, citrusy finish. - Joe Czerwinski"

- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (June 15th 2018), 91 pts

Go To Mas Redonne Bandol Rose

"The pale salmon Saint Victoire Rose is bright crisp and flavorful> It displays fragrant cherry aromas and good acidity and freshness on the palate. It is nicely balanced with a long pleasant zesty finishA blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Cinsault, the Sainte Victoire is light salmon/pink and reveals aromas and flavors of orchard fruit with a hint of fennel. It offers medium acidity, good flavor concentration and a long finish. A little ripe for a Cotes de Provence.- Don Winkler"
- i-winereview.com (The Many Styles of French Rosé: The 2018 Vintage, June 23rd 2019), 89 pts

Go To Charles Thomas Cotes de Provence Sainte Victoire Rose

"The red 2018 Es Lo Que Hay, comes from a vintage Norrel Robertson describes as "one of the standout years in our 17 years producing Garnacha." This is mostly Garnacha, with just 5% other grapes, as it comes exclusively from two old vineyards in the village of Villarroya de la Sierra, and such vineyards always have a small proportion of other grapes, mostly Moristel with a little Miguel de Arco and some Provechón (Bobal). All the varieties fermented together destemmed after a five-day cold soak with the natural yeasts and then matured in Flextank egg for 15 months. This is softer, with more clay and limestone influence rather than the slate soils from the vineyards used in the past for the cuvée. This has more depth and complexity, perhaps from the other grape varieties that complement the Garnacha, and probably has a little more acidity and tannin. It has tension, minerality and good acidity, probably from the Moristel, which tends to ripen a little later than the Garnacha. Tasty. Again, not a shy wine at 15% alcohol but nicely balanced. 3,966 bottles were filled in March 2020.- Luis Gutiérrez"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #248, April 2020), 93 pts

"The 2018 Côtes Du Rhône Rosé reveals a light, Provençal color as well as notes of white peach, citrus, and tangerines. It shows a touch of salty minerality on the finish, is light and quaffable, and beautifully balanced. In short, it's a terrific Provençal style rosé to drink over the coming summer months."

- Jeb Dunnuck (August 16th 2019), 88 pts

"This Bandol rose is a blend of 55% Mourvèdre, 35% Cinsault, and 10% Grenache. Light salmon in color, it offers pleasant aromas of red berries and stone fruit. On the palate it reveals concentrated fruit flavors, excellent acidity, and vibrancy, and a persistent finish. - Don Winkler"
- i-winereview.com (The Many Styles of French Rosé: The 2018 Vintage, June 23rd 2019), 91+ pts

Go To Mas Redonne Bandol Rose

"Milton Park is Thorn-Clarke's everyday range of wines. This vintage of Chardonnay is a bright and highly likable little number that offers a mélange of aromas like peach, melon, pressed buttercup flowers and honey. The palate is textural and creamy (although doesn't appear to have any oak influence). There's a pithy, waxy quality here that makes this an easy pairing with richer creamier cuisine. - Christina PICKARD"
- Wine Enthusiast (October 2019), 89 pts

Go To Milton Park Chardonnay

"Deep ruby-red. Oak-spiced cherry and red currant on the incisive nose. Juicy and lithe on the palate, offering cherry-vanilla and red berry flavors that deepen slowly through the midpalate. Fine-grained tannins lend gentle grip to a persistent finish that features a repeating spice note and a touch of smokiness.- Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (April 2021), 90 pts

"The 2019 Garnacha Vinas Viejas is just about all Grenache (there are small amounts of Moristel, Miguel de Arco, and Bobal) from ancient vines that saw a touch of stems and aging in concrete tanks. This plump, medium to full-bodied, round, downright sexy beauty gives up lots of ripe red and black fruits as well as peppery spice, herbes de Provence, and sandalwood. It's balanced, has supple, incredibly polished tannins, no hard edges, and is just a beautiful Garnacha that has so much to love. It will keep for 5-7 years, if not longer."

- Jeb Dunnuck (August 2022), 93 pts

"The red 2019 Es Lo Que Hay is mostly old-vine Garnacha with 5% other grapes, mostly Moristel with a little Miguel de Arco and some Provechón (Bobal), from very stony old vineyards in the village of Villarroya de la Sierra. The grapes fermented together with 20% full clusters in concrete and were destemmed after a five-day cold soak with the natural yeasts; then the wine matured mostly in concrete with some leftovers in Flextank egg for 15 months. It's ripe without excess (14.26% real alcohol), balanced by low pH and good acidity and has a powerful Mediterranean profile, round and full-bodied, with hints of dry hay and straw and a touch of dark chocolate. The 2019s are evolving nicely and should have a positive development in bottle, and this is a good example. 8,270 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2020. - Luis Gutiérrez"

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (November 2021), 93 pts

"Copper salmon color. This Grenache based, certified organic rosé from 30 year old vines reveals a pleasant melange of red berry and sweet, ripe stone fruit on a lubricious palate with nice balancing acidity and good length. An easy drinking, poolside wine. Best served well chilled. 60% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, and 10% Syrah in the Clos des Miran in the Gard district."

- i-winereview.com (Rosés From Around the World: 2021 Annual Report), 91 pts