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99 POINTS: Luca MaroniRated 99 points in five straight vintages!"A distinctive blend delivering aromas of sun-ripened peach and mellow floral aromatics, which are interwoven with delicate hints of vanilla. Fresh and beautifully balanced, the rounded palate is elegantly styled and has a touch of mine...

98 POINTS: Luca Maroni95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamDuca di Saragnano IGT Terre Siciliane Appassite is crafted from carefully selected Nero d’avola and a touch of Syrah, with a portion of the fruit left to dry slightly on the vine before harvest. This “leggermente appassite" method gently c...

93 POINTS: Robert Parker's - The Wine Advocate94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Les Alcusses jumps from 2020 to the 2023 Les Alcusses, when they have taken the time to fine-tune the profile of the wine, which is now more in line with the rest of the range but showing the distinct character of a mo...

This Rosé was made with 100% Merlot grapes from the Herringbone vineyard. This is a dry style wine that exhibits beautiful stone fruit aromas with a hint of spice and luscious strawberries and cream on the palate with a refreshing zesty finish. A versatile wine which can be enjoyed on its own or wi...

Complex aromas combining floral characters with preserved lemon and gently smoky notes. The palate is intense and broad with nuts, stone fruit, minerality and balancing citrus acidity on the finish. Will continue to develop in the bottle.A surprisingly long, creamy white. The freshness of the viura...

91 POINTS: Wine Enthusiast Magazine95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamThe 2022 Chteau de Sancerre Rouge is a fine example of why serious Pinot Noir drinkers increasingly look beyond Burgundy. Sourced from carefully selected vineyard parcels across the appellation, it combines purity of fruit with th...

USUALLY $27.99 NOW ONLY $22.3597 POINTS: Luca MaroniCrafted in the sun-kissed vineyards of Puglia from a blend of Negroamaro and Primitivo, the grapes are partially dried before fermentation to concentrate flavour, colour and intensity.“Deep ruby red with aromas of black cherry, blackberry and swe...

92 POINTS: James Suckling92 POINTS: Eric Guido, VinousBianco is mainly made from old vines that grow on the northern slope of Mount Etna at 600 to 900 meters above sea level – a truly alpine cool climate. A mixed set of indigenous grape varieties, predominantly Carricante (70%), with the rest cons...

Awarded 5 Stars & No.1 Syrah: Cuisine MagazineAwarded 95 Points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine OrbitAwarded 95 Points: Andrew Caillard, Master of WineAwarded 94 Points: Cameron Douglas, Master SommelierAwarded 93 Points: James Suckling"Offering excellent fruit purity with stylish complexity, the perfumed...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tastingb Team"Ripe, juicy and irresistibly drinkable, Chteau Fontarèche Les Tapassières Rouge 2022 delivers waves of black cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, accented by hints of pepper, spice and Mediterranean herbs. Smooth, supple and beautifully balanced, it captures the...

95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"A vibrant and finely structured Priorat, offering a striking balance of purity and depth. Bright red cherry and wild berry fruits lead the nose, lifted by floral hints and a distinctive mineral edge from the slate (llicorella) soils. The palate is layered and ener...

95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team“Grown on Priorat's famous llicorella slate soils, this blend of Garnacha and Cariñena delivers intense blackberry and dark cherry fruit, layered with wild herbs, spice and a distinctive mineral edge. Rich and concentrated yet beautifully fresh, it finishes long...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"A richly expressive and polished Barbera is a ripper! Deep ruby red in colour, the bouquet reveals layers of ripe black cherry, plum and wild berries, intertwined with notes of violet, sweet spice and subtle balsamic complexity. On the palate it is generous and fu...

Spain continues to deliver some of the best value wines in the world, and Mesta is a perfect example. Crafted in partnership with renowned New Zealand Master of Wine Sam Harrop, these modern Spanish wines combine serious quality with outstanding drinkability at prices that are hard to ignore.Produce...

We've pulled the Maretti reds together into one convenient Discovery Mix—so you can taste your way through the range and pick your favourite.We have been big fans of this range for a while now. The packaging is striking, but more importantly, the wines absolutely deliver. Delicious, approachable a...

USUALLY $39.99 NOW ONLY $29.9994 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tastng Team92 POINTS: James Suckling"Plenty to like here. A juicy, mid-weighted expression boasting fidelity to the blue-gum scrub of the Clare, while exuding notes of clove, crushed blackcurrant, dried sage...

93 POINTS: Heiner Lobenberg96 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamHighly Recommended, Alastair Pope & David Haglund13% Abv The Bürgstadter Berg extends into the Erftal, which is a cooler side valley of the Maintal. The small river runs along in front of Centgrafenberg and Hundsrück. It is cooler here...

92 POINTS: Wine Pilot94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tastng TeamGrenache isn’t a variety you’d usually link to the Clare Valley, but given how the Afternoon Roll has reacted to this pristine part of the world, it’s obviously thriving. There are beautifully ripe and fragrant aromas of confectionery, str...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team90 POINTS: Decanter MagazineOrganic grapes from 20 -70 year old vines."Bright, fragrant and utterly captivating, this modern Garnacha bursts with wild strawberry, raspberry and crunchy red cherry fruit layered over subtle florals, wild herbs and a distinctive grani...

If you love dry, refreshing rosé, this Southern French Rosé Discovery Pack is made for you. We’ve pulled together a delicious selection of premium rosés from some of the sunniest corners of Southern France — wines bursting with freshness, vibrant fruit and effortless drinkability. These are t...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"A classic Douro white crafted from Malvasia Fina, Viosinho and Códega do Larinho. Fresh, vibrant and effortlessly drinkable, it bursts with ripe stone fruit, lemon rind and a subtle hint of bitter almond on the finish. This is Portugal at its most enjoyable — a...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"A wonderfully approachable Douro red crafted from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. Rich yet balanced, it layers ripe red berry fruit with warming spice, subtle oak and a savoury edge that keeps you coming back for another glass. Smooth, versatile...

91 POINTS: Win Folio92 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"A garnet-ruby red in the glass. Scented with raspberry, cherry and pomegranate. There is also a hint of floral and spices on the nose. A pleasant rustic simplicity into the palate, with a balance between acidity, tannin and some savoury tones t...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tatsing Team"A joyful, modern Rioja with plenty of personality, Abeica Chulato is all about vibrant fruit and easy drinkability. Juicy red cherry, raspberry and plum flavours burst from the glass, layered with subtle spice, soft vanilla oak and a touch of savoury complexity. S...