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Other Red Blends from Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa

98 points Tim Atkin, MW: 'Syrah-centred with satellites of 40% Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault, this is an attempt to represent the whole Swartland, according to Paul Jordaan. All dry farmed, it's the best Columella I've ever tasted, with…

Other Red Blends from Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa

97 points Tim Atkin, MW: 'I’m not scared of time,' says Eben Sadie, 'because if you are, you’re afraid of structure in your wines.' This Columella bears him out. Blending Syrah with smaller amounts of Mourvèdre, Tinta Barocca, Cinsaut and Grenache,…

Vintage Sparkling Wine from Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France

96 points James Suckling: The nose is floral, delicate and has chalky-mineral accents with a fine edge of yellow citrus fruit. The palate has a super fine, smooth and focused line of lemon, lime and green-mango flavors. Long and taut. Chardonnay at…

Vintage Sparkling Wine from Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): The 2012 Brut Special Club Cramant Grand Cru is somehow both ample and focused. Slate, crushed rocks, dried herbs, pear and lemon confit abound in a super-expressive yet tightly-coiled Blanc de Blancs that speaks…

Vintage Sparkling Wine from Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France

92 points Wine Spectator: Elegant and well-meshed, this layers lively, lightly mouthwatering acidity, a fine, chalky texture and a delicate range of poached apple and pear fruit, dogwood blossom and biscuit notes, and minerally saline and oyster…

Sémillon from Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa

97 points Tim Atkin, MW: ''If you pick this two days too late, it gains 2% in alcohol,' says Paul Jordaan of this cuvée of Semillon and a hint of co-planted Semillon Gris, sourced from the legendary Henk Laing. In 2018, Sadie Family got the harvest…

Other Red Blends from Bandol, Provence, France

50% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache, 26% Cinsault, 4% Syrah. La Migoua is made up of heterogeneous clay that varies in color between red, ochre, and blue. At 270 meters, it sits at the highest altitude of all the vineyards. The parcel’s complex…

Other Red Wines from Campania, Italy

94 points and 'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: Aromas of spiced plum, truffle, iris, menthol and leather follow through to the juicy, concentrated palate along with fleshy blackberry, clove and licorice. Firm, velvety tannins provide support.…

Vintage Sparkling Wine from Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France

93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): Interestingly, the 2012 Special Club is quite a bit riper and bigger than any of the three single-village Special Clubs. Light tropical overtones meld into a core of candied orange peel, apricot, chamomile and wild…

Non-Vintage Rosé Sparkling Wine from Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France

92 points Wine Spectator: This bright rosé shows a pleasing crunchiness to the mousse and acidic frame, layered with a well-spiced range of ripe apricot and boysenberry fruit, candied ginger and Marcona almond flavors. Disgorged June 2018. Drink now…

Other White Blends from Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa

97 points Tim Atkin, MW: 'Now that I've visited the vineyard, I admire this wine even more, such is the heroism required to grow grapes in such an isolated site. Combining Chenin Blanc and Palomino grown on sand a limestone soils, it's pale, fragrant…

Other Red Wines from Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa

96 points Tim Atkin, MW: Treinspoor comes from a vineyard close to the railway line on the Darling side of the Swartland. It was especially crucial to get the picking date right in 2018, according to Paul Jordaan, but he and Eben Sadie nailed it.…