2021 William Downie - Pinot Noir Upper Goulburn Cathedral

2020 Domaine La Roubine - Vacqueyras

Considerably richer and more powerful than the lighter 2021, tasted alongside. Yet not at all heavy, with a supple tannic build, draped over a dusty carriage of clove, leather, incense and five-spice. Violet, mulled cherry, olive paste and garrigue, too. ...

2022 Boncie - Toscana Rosso IGT Cinque

The 2022 5 is a gorgeous, exuberant wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Succulent red-toned fruit, spice, blood orange and pomegranate are some of the notes that are dialed up in this forward, racy red. Readers who want to get a feel ...

2021 Hofgut Falkenstein - Niedermenniger Herrenberg Rotwein Trocken #10

2020 Martini di Cigala(San Giusto) - Chianti Classico Riserva Baroncole

The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baròncole (a certified organic wine) shows bright fruit with summer cherry and redcurrant. It offers textural heft and weight. Its Riserva status (with extended aging) is well noted. With time in the glass, it unfolds ...