95 Wine Pilot

This is an exquisitely structured and beautifully poised single vineyard Shiraz from the Barossa Valley. It has those delightful dark plummy nuances on the nose and palate with a chalky, grainy mouthfeel built on excellent tannins. The oak is cleverly infused and certainly not overplayed. The weight is more in the medium to full body and there is stacks of flavour and driving intensity on the long finish – excellent wine.

93 Luca Maroni - Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani

93 International Wine Report

"The 2017 Molino della Suga Brunello di Montalcino Riserva opens to pretty aromas of red berries and plums, which are accented with spices, earthy minerals, licorice and freshly cut floral. This medium-bodied Brunello is well-structured and possesses a lovely silky texture that leads up to the long spice-tinged finish. Overall, this is a fine Brunello that may should continue to evolve nicely over the course of next decade."

92 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"Attractive savory spice notes with cardamom, dried cranberries, dried oysters and herbs. Full-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Soft, salty and savory finish. Drink or hold."

92 Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino (with 20,000 bottles produced) has mild intensity and reaches a good point of balance. There is ripe plum and blackberry fruit, but background aromas of toasted spice, grilled herb and crushed stone add more dimension. I rather like those playful accents of dried mint and cherry cola. The fruit is on the dry side, but there is some nice primary intensity to behold."

95 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

"The 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Stielle takes all the signatures of the estate and turns up the volume, resulting in an ample, dramatic wine that hits all the right notes. Black cherry, mocha, lavender, spice and leather build into the intense, palate-staining finish. The 2017 is such a gorgeous and vivid Gran Selezione. Don't miss it."

95 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"Ripe berries, dried flowers and orange peel with some smoke. Full-bodied with round, chewy tannins that provide lots of texture and structure. From organically grown grapes. Needs time to soften. Try after 2023."

93 Wine Enthusiast

"This rosé is fun yet serious. It opens with crunch and vibrant tart cherries and pomegranate notes with subtle herbal hints in the background. The palate is light and lifted yet complex with a salty and peppery finish. -JP"

92 Decanter

"This crunchy Chiaretto, the result of the separate vinification of Corvina, Rondinella and (traces of) Molinara, is born among the majestic moraines south of the lake. Ageing in stainless steel tanks at 8°C for six months gives delicate notes of red fruits, soft and tasty, enlivened by hints of pepper and aromatic herbs for a harmonious sip."

92 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

"Attractively styled and immediately appealing with blackcurrant, green olive, floral and toasted almond characters. It's equally attractive in the mouth offering generous weight and fine texture, leading to a fine chalky finish. At its best: now to 2031."

93 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

The 2022 Syrah Poor Ranch Vineyard, from a site in Mendocino, is terrific. Black pepper, lavender, mint, plum and blueberry are beautifully delineated. This classy, mid-weight Syrah is impeccable in its balance of cool-climate savoriness and a mid-weight structure.

92 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"A juicy and open Brunello with lovely purity of fruit. Medium-bodied with aromas of plums, sour cherries, chocolate orange and cardamom spice. Silky tannins and a rounded, tasty finish. Drink or hold."

91 winescritic.com

"Raspberries, currants, cherries, wild strawberries, white musk and green mandarin peel. Medium bodied, biting tannins and a finale of optimum workmanship, graceful and luminous. Drink now."

92 Bob Campbell - The Real Review

Mellow rosé made from 100% merlot with peaches and cream, cherry and strawberry flavours. Smooth-textured wine in an off-dry style. Serve well chilled. Delicious wine

95 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

Superbly rich and complex with blackberry, vanillin oak, toasted spice and dried flower aromas, it's gorgeously smooth and mouthfilling on the palate. Velvet-smooth and multi-layered, the wine is packed with ripe fruit intensity and savoury nuances. At its best: now to 2032.

93 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

"It's brilliantly expressed on the nose showing Granny Smith apple, kiwifruit, nectarine and lemon zest aromas. The palate delivers splendid fruit intensity together with fine texture and bright acidity, finishing succulent and super tasty. At its best: now to 2024."

93 Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

A bend of 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Podere 7 Sette 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Il Superbo is a fun and quirky wine with a bright bouquet and lifted intensity. The aromas come right out at you with rosemary, ginger snap, dried fruit and plum. Il Superbo is rich and full-bodied, yet the tannins remain silky and polished. This wine would work next to a classic pork roast and potatoes. 8,000 bottles were released.

93 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

Upfront and splendidly appealing, the wine shows blackberry, sweet cherry, rich floral and vanillin oak notes, followed by a beautifully weighted palate that's plump and juicy, finishing lingering and silky. At its best: now to 2033.

95 James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

Already turns on the charm with its combo of cassis and mulberries layered with spice, dried herbs and a distinct toasted nori note. It’s complete and approachable with all elements woven in smoothly. Medium bodied with fine, lithe tannins (and plenty of them) matched to a vitality and freshness throughout. Excellent for the price.

93 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Attractive aromas of cassis and spiced plums with dried flowers, red licorice and chocolate orange. Medium- to full-bodied, sleek and polished with a core of succulent purple fruit and a crunchy finish, showing both freshness and ripeness at the same time. Delicious blue-fruited character. Drink or hold.

95 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

This is gorgeously composed and styled, showing cassis, cigar box, smoked game, clove and floral aromas, followed by a concentrated palate delivering plush texture and loads of fine tannins. Structured and sturdy yet graceful and harmonious with a persistent delectable finish. At its best: now to 2038.

94 Wine Pilot

Part of a fascinating array of Cabernets from various regions from the Bec Hardy stable. This example, from the Barossa, is absolutely delicious. It provides more grist to the mill of those convinced that Cabernet in the right vintage in the Barossa can thrill. A crowd pleaser and a cracking wine. Love it. Dark maroon hue, the wine is bursting with flavour. Chocolate, beefstock, roast meats, black fruits and bay leaves. The gorgeously structured palate offers a sweet core of dark chocolate. There are soft and satiny tannins. There is a lusciousness to this wine making it generous and approachable plus excellent length. This should offer pleasure for the next six to ten years. And compelling evidence that you do not have to break the bank to drink very well.