“As usual, the 2022 Musigny Grand Cru is a micro-cuvée from a tiny 0.03-hectare parcel. Wafting from the glass with aromas of black cherries, wild berries, incense, licorice and exotic spices, it's full-bodied, seamless and perfumed, with a deep and multidimensional core of fruit, supple tannins and a long, resonant, intensely saline finish.”

“Here is an exciting new submission from Elena Walch that represents her foray into a lighter and more delicate red wine. The 2018 Alto Adige Pinot Noir Riserva Aton reveals a sightly evolved character, with dried fruit, redcurrant, strawberry confit and a hint of wild licorice root. Aton is very silky to the touch and lean on the mid-palate, with a delicate and lightweight sense of lasting elegance.”

“Pale lemon in colour. Brioche and lemon. High acidity balancing a soft, creamy mouthfeel and lengthy finish.”

“Deep purple in colour. Thick liquorous, black-cherry nose. Sweet palate with velvety-soft tannin. It has enough acid to pull it into balance but you'll still need a knife and fork.”

“Pale peach colour. White strawberries and red plums on the nose with an undertone of autolysis – sweet molasses oats. Fresh, high acid on the palate with an aggressively foamy mousse. Brioche finish.”

“Medium lemon. Lightly floral with aromas of lemon oil and toasted brioche. Fresh acidity on the palate with a soft mousse and evolving notes of caramel and oats.”

“Perfumed, savoury and dark-fruited. Very lively and pristine fruit. The tannins are ripe and elegant. The finish is long, spicy and a bit meaty. A delicious, savoury wine ready to drink now.”

"The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Cape Crest is a generous, textural expression with a slightly saline edge on the mouthwatering finish. Well-integrated vanillins combine with blackcurrant, nectarine, red grapefruit and a hint of gooseberry flavors to provide a rarely seen side of Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc – no doubt the addition of Sémillon and Sauvignon Gris play their part. This is attractive and judiciously made."

"An attractive mix of peach, apple, lemon, oyster shell and fresh herb flavors are the hallmarks of this expressive and complex Chablis. Intense from beginning to end, with a kaleidoscopic finish."

"Lemon cake, white peach, apple and briny seashore aromas and flavors signal this generous white. Vibrant acidity and a stone note quickly intervene. Finish reveals precision and fine length."

"This vibrant red is sleek and harmonious, with strawberry, cherry and currant fruit accented by mineral and wild herb notes. Dusty tannins lend support and texture on the finish. Excellent length."

“Buttery lemon-pastry scent. Slightly smoky. A very delicate style. The fruit has a dry character – apple, citrus, with a very pretty note of dried herbs in the very long finish.”

"A delicate style, featuring strawberry, cherry, rose and stony mineral aromas and flavors. Offers an underlying salinity, with light, powdery tannins that cling to the gums on the long, loamy finish."

"This vibrant red is sleek and harmonious, with strawberry, cherry and currant fruit accented by mineral and wild herb notes. Dusty tannins lend support and texture on the finish. Excellent length."

“The Gaja 2019 Barolo Conteisa is a smooth operator with forest floor, dried fruit, autumn leaf and pickled plum from Japan with elements of both saltiness and sweetness. Conteisa goes for the high notes with floral tones, violet and something brittle like a laurel leaf. Its texture is very silky and tight. The wine persists with a smooth and long tenor.”

“The Gaja 2020 Barbaresco Costa Russi has a rose and floral note that emerges at first, and it doesn't have the heavy dark earth or cured leather aromas that we get in the Barbaresco. This wine is focused on fruit tones, bright ones, and those nuances are juicy, generous and long. There's more youth in this wine, and the tannins are extremely fine and silky. Count on this wine to improve with age.”

“This is a creamy Pouilly-Fuissé showing custard, vanilla pastries, apricots and hazelnuts on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, rounded and supple with a soft finish. Blend of chardonnay from five lieu-dits in the village of Pouilly. Drink now.”

“The Gaja 2020 Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo has bright cherry, currant and underbrush. This wine is very pretty in the mouth, especially if you considered the silky nature of the weightless tannins. The San Lorenzo is fueled by a long finish and does not drop off on the mid-palate. It keeps going strong with red fruits, high notes and balanced acidity. The wood tannins are melted into the wine's fine texture.”

“The Gaja 2020 Barbaresco Sorì Tildìn appears more mineral-driven and timid on first nose. It shows bright, underripe fruit, which is great for it future evolution; however, the mouthfeel proves immediately expressive and generous. There is plenty of fruit to push it forward in time with more bottle age. The whole package is very elegant and fine.”

“The Gaja 2020 Barbaresco reveals a slow and steady approach with elegant Nebbiolo nuances, lots of pretty intensity and bright primary fruit all the way to the far end of the mouthfeel. The bouquet has hints of toasted cumin, spice and cured leather. There's special depth to the mouthfeel that is pushed forward by freshness, integrated tannins and savory earthy end notes. The style is modern-classic.”