For 400 years, the Tedeschi family has been crafting wines based on the Valpolicella blend. A recent foray into other signature grapes of the Venezie region has proven quite fruitful, as evidenced by this brisk, easy-drinking Pinot Grigio offering aromas of lemon zest, cantaloupe, and crushed stone.
A famous wine. The Old Garden Vineyard, which is unirrigated, in the Barossa is home to the oldest Mourvèdre vines on the planet, dating back to 1853. This wine usually sees around 50% whole bunches in the vat for a month, fermentation and then 18 months in new French oak barriques from a mix of forests. Deep, dark red, the nose moves through spices, warm earth, roast meats, bergamot, dark berries, chocolate, animal skins and a sweet core of black cherries. Seamless, the bright acidity carries the wine through to the very long finish with its silky tannins. There is a freshness here, great length and such focus and poise, even a hint of finesse. This has twenty years ahead of it. Is there a better varietal Mourvèdre on the planet? Drink: 2022-2042. Score - 97. (Ken Gargett, winepilot.com, Sept. 2022)
The nose is a teenager's exhilaration on a summer night out, as the innocent aromas of vanilla, lemon and toasted nuts are left behind in favor of cigarette smoke, leather jackets and hot pavement. On the palate, however, childhood refuses to be left behind entirely, as afternoon snacks of apples and almonds lead into a finish that's deep and toasty, like the feeling of falling asleep in the car and knowing your parents will carry you in. At first blush, could pass for Burgundy. Score - 95. (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2024)
This Soave Classico shows Garganega at a richer register, combining lemon, lime, pear, peach and tropical fruit with honey, almond, toast and gentle oak. Lees aging brings a creamy, velvety texture, while bright acidity and a nutty finish keep the wine lively beside sushi or richer seafood.
For the 2023 Red Twisted, the winemakers envisioned a Twenty Mile Bench marriage of single-vineyard Wismer sourced Cabernet Franc (60%) with single-vineyard Merlot (40%) from a parcel 500 meters away from the Flat Rock winery. The components were vinified separately, brought together and aged in a combination of French and American oak. It has a rich and savoury nose of brambly raspberries, dark cherries, black currants, anise, toasty vanilla and spices. With the ripe tannins on the palate adding structure, the melange of savoury red and dark berries shines through in spades, with a lovely splash of herbs [and] spices on a vibrant finish. Good value red blend chock full of personality. Score - 89. (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Oct. 22, 2024)
Pale and polished, this Veneto rosé leans into peach, strawberry and grapefruit with a clean mineral edge. The texture is smooth and lightly rounded, balanced by mouthwatering acidity. It works as a versatile aperitif and also suits tapenade, salads, seafood and lighter Mediterranean dishes.
Light green-yellow, silvery reflections. Delicate floral, subtle tropical fruit, a hint of pear, and a touch of orange. Good complexity, fine fruit sweetness, mineral-salty, balanced, subtle acidity, lingering, some blossom honey on the finish, showing length. Score - 94. (Peter Moser, falstaff.com, June 30, 2025)
Sensations: from every sensorial point of view its fruit is splendid. The color, unoxidated and purple as new. The scent: intensely powerful of vanilla blackberry, of flower and caressing jasmine sap. The palate: creamy, silky, majestically soft and enveloping. A great wine, due to top viticulture and oenology. Score - 96. (lucamaroni.com, 2025)
Pale ruby and bright in style, this Sicilian Frappato leans into strawberry, pomegranate and red cherry. A tangy line of acidity, gentle tannins and hints of earth, mint and balsamic make it lively and versatile.
A little reserved at first, it hints at grilled stonefruit, lemon curd and toasted nuts. There is a real harmony of fruit and tension on the palate that is quite charming. A perfectly ripe mid palate, restrained oak presence and solid length confirm its quality and finesse. Highly drinkable yet not unrefined. Score - 91. (Brent Muller, winealign.com)
This red is reminiscent of a good Bordeaux, featuring flavors of plum, black currant, cedar, iron and toasty oak. A flash of Mediterranean herbs places it in Tuscany, with tobacco and sweet spices gracing the long aftertaste. Drink now through 2036. Score - 93. (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2024)
A Champagne that came from a selection of wine that was regarded as so exceptional, so unexpected (as the name suggests) that it was bottled separately. It is an impressive wine, rich, now mature with a strong touch of toast. It is ready to drink. Cellar Selection. [Drink through early 2030s.] Score - 96. (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 1, 2023)
Blackberry, plum and raspberry form the dark-fruited base of this Mendoza Malbec, with coffee, licorice, chocolate and rose adding aromatic depth. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, balanced by firm tannins and fresh acidity. Earth, menthol and oak notes round out a serious, lingering finish.
An oldie but a goodie, as they say. This wine first made its appearance on Vintages shelves in the summer of 2000 and has been a regular fixture since 2003. It shows cherry, peach, lemon and strawberry, with characterful Rhône garrigue notes raising the bar. A fun, cheerful wine that will be great as a sipper, with brunch, or with anything off the barbecue.
Classic Marlborough markers are easy to spot: lime, grapefruit, gooseberry, passion fruit and green mango mingle with cut grass, asparagus, pear and elderflower. The wine feels crisp and aromatic without becoming overly aggressive, finishing zesty enough for warm days, salads, shellfish or lighter seafood plates.
Brightly fruited and delightfully fragrant on the nose, showing honeydew melon, fig, crunchy apple and lemon zest aromas. The palate delivers excellent fruit intensity combined with fine texture and juicy acidity, making it flavoursome and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2026. Score - 91. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, April 2024)
From Alentejo, this red blend brings ripe cherry, blackberry and plum together with vanilla, oak spice and earthy leather. The body is generous, the tannins present but softened, and the dry finish has enough structure for tomato pasta, grilled beef or aged cheese.
Sour cherry, cranberry, raspberry and strawberry lead this Chianti Classico, followed by leather, oak, tobacco, licorice, oregano and earthy spice. The body is medium, the acidity lively, and the tannins become smoother with air, making it especially friendly with red-sauce pasta, pizza or meatballs.
Dark cherry, blackberry, plum and raspberry give this Chianti Classico Riserva a generous fruit core, while cedar, leather, tobacco, mushroom, pepper and chocolate build a traditional frame. It is dry and fairly full, with tannin and acidity suited to beef, meatballs or short rib.
Sour cherry, red currant and plum sit at the centre of this Chianti Riserva, framed by oak, tobacco and a light smoky note. Bright acidity and fine tannins keep the Tuscan profile firm, dry and food-friendly.