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USUALLY $34.99 NOW ONLY $26.9995 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team93 POINTS: James Suckling"A good Clare Riesling with textural breadth and a hint of phenolic density that mitigates the general dry austerity of the regional style. The usual array of lime twists...

"Deep garnet in the glass with a violet rim. The nose is fragrant and precise - dark cherry, ripe plum, and dried white floral layered with subtle spice, wild thyme. The palate is silky, elegant, yet generous, with red and black fruits framed by fine-grained tannins and bright natural acidity. Packe...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Bright, fresh and effortlessly drinkable, this 100% Viura shows classic modern Rioja Blanco character. Aromas of white flowers, peach skin and tropical fruit lift from the glass, with a subtle herbal edge adding complexity. The palate is crisp and lively, driven b...

90 POINTS: Robert Parker's - The Wine AdvcoateMade from the indigenous and very rare Moristel grape from the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Somontano DO in Spain."The unoaked varietal 2024 Moristel Principio comes from a selection of 20 hectares of the 40 hectares of the grape that exist in the ap...

93 POINTS: Robert Parker's - The Wine Advocate94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"The white 2023 Cullerot was produced with five local varieties—50% Macabeo, 15% Verdil, 15% Malvasía, 10% Pedro Ximenez and 10% other varieties—from seven growers and a total of 15 hectares. It fermented in stainl...

93 POINTS: Robert Parker's - The Wine Advocate95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team91 POINTS: Guía Peñín17 POINTS: Jancis Robinson MWOrganic from 40-70 year old vines. Blend of local varities from Valencia - Mandó and Arcos."Delicate, fresh and highly drinkable, with notes of violets and blackberr...

95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"A beautifully poised, cool-climate Syrah showing vibrant bramble fruit, lifted violet aromatics, cracked pepper and a subtle, savoury saline edge. Crafted with a portion of whole-bunch fermentation, it carries an effortless medium weight and aromatic complexity—...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team" from John and Jennifer Nagorcka’s Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard in Tarrington, Henty, southwest Victoria. Hand-harvested from a single site and destemmed to open vat for brief skin contact before pressing to tank, this idiosyncratic Riesling racked with...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Bright, pale straw with a green hue, this is classic Atlantic-influenced Vinho Verde with lifted aromatics of citrus blossom, lime zest and fresh green apple, layered with hints of white peach and subtle herbal notes. The palate is vibrant and precise, driven by c...

94 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (Previous Vintage)"A delectably appealing wine, showing dark and purple fruit aromas with nuances of floral, hazelnut, olive and cocoa on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight and succulent fruit flavours, beautifully complemented by plush texture and silky ta...

This is the one your cellar’s been waiting for. A powerhouse 6-pack featuring 95-point and 98-point rated reds, backed up by four Gold Medals – serious accolades for seriously good drinking. These are not everyday supermarket wines; they’re show-stopping, competition-proven bottles that overde...

95 POINTS: NWIWS 2025GOLD MEDAL: NZIWS 202594 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim Wine Orbit93 POINTS: Cameron Douglas MS94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team 92 POINTS: James Suckling92 POINTS: The Real ReviewNew Zealand Regional Pinot Noir Discovery Packs are carefully curated to showcase the distinct “terr...

95 POINTS: Luca Maroni95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"If you love classic Tuscan reds, this superb Chianti Riserva absolutely delivers. Made from Sangiovese and given extended ageing for extra richness and complexity, it overflows with ripe cherry, plum and wild berry fruit layered with hints of...

The Best “Value" Central Otago Pinot We’ve Tasted in Years from Award Winning Winery 94 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team92 POINTS: NWWA95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"We’ve tasted our fair share of “value" Central Pinot over the years — but this...

95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"The 2024 season in Chablis has produced a beautifully classic wines. A steady, unhurried growing season allowed the Chardonnay to retain its vibrant natural acidity while building finely tuned, concentrated aromatics. The result is a wine of real precision and dri...

"Vibrant ruby red colour, and delightful aromas of violets, red roses and juicy red cherries. Like the colour, the palate is vibrant, it literally bursts with crunchy red cherry and cranberry fruit. The fruit is perfectly balance with taught acidity and velour like fine tannins. This is a top class...

We’ve chosen three Primitivo di Manduria wines that Luca Maroni has recently scored near-perfect—wines that practically sell themselves. Expect ripe, dark fruit—blackberry, plum, and cherry—layered with hints of spice, and warm Mediterranean herbs, all supported by a firm, structured backbon...

98 POINT ALBARINO - CANCELLED EXPORT ORDER !98 POINTS: NZIWSDOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: NZIWS93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team18/20: Joelle Thompson90 POINTS: Huon HookeMany of you will already know this wine — we've been championing it since release. It was all but sold out when we got word from our fri...

90 POINTS: Jasper Morris MW90 POINTS: Burghound13% Abv 100% Pinot NoirOrganicDomaine Taupenot-Merme Saint-Romain Rouge 2022 is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Saint-Romain appellation of Burgundy. The wine has a bright ruby color and aromas of red fruit, floral notes, and a hint of ear...

96 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team94 POINTS: Wine Front“I opened this on Saturday not 100% sure what to expect. What I found is one of the most exciting wines I have drank in a very long time. Crafted from a field blend of old-vine Dão varieties grown on granite soils, A Liberdade reflects Antó...

"Aged in barrel and undergoing lees contact (sobre lias = sur lie), this is a big, bold and beautiful white wine. Butter, butterscotch, ripe stone and exotic fruits and a full body make this the perfect accompaniment to scallops with honey and white truffle, steak frites with béarnaise sauce, or si...

"For its price, it is almost too rich, serious, and potentially age worthy to be believed. The wine is a blend of 80% old vine (80 years) Grenache and 20% Syrah grown in high altitude, steep vineyards. It is aged in used French and American oak. Scents of smoke, charcoal, and blueberry liqueur are f...

96 POINTS: James Suckling94 POINTS: Wine Spectator Magazine93 POINTS: Decanter Magazine92 POINTS: Robert Parker's - The Wine AdvocateTop100 Wines of the World - Wine Spectator Magazine"Graphite, brambly red and black fruits, lots of dark cherry, an enticing floral/herb element too – Burn Cottage a...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team“The bouquet opens up with warm French baguette notes, balsamic, citrus and grilled toasts. The palate is rich, pure, with lots of tension. The bubbles are silky and teasing all along. It can be paired with oysters, charcuterie platters, panned mushrooms with roa...