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94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team94 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit93 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine OrbitOur your passport to six exceptional Italian wines, each one showcasing the style, tradition and flavour that makes Italy one of the world’s greatest wine countries.From sun-soaked coastal vineyards to h...

GOLD MEDAL: NZIWS95 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit92 POMINTS: Wine Front94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team18/20: Joelle Thomson"Gorgeously composed and expressed, the wine shows golden peach, lemon peel, nougat, and roasted hazelnut aromas on the nose. It's concentrated and beautifully round...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Juicy and approachable, this Sangiovese from Southern Italy shows ripe red plum, cherry, and subtle hints of dried herbs. The palate is round and generous, with soft tannins and a smooth, fruit-driven finish. A crowd-pleasing red that pairs effortlessly with every...

92 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"A classic expression of Italy’s beloved Montepulciano grape, this wine delivers generous flavours of ripe cherries, plums, and a touch of dried herbs. Soft, approachable tannins and bright, juicy fruit make it incredibly easy to enjoy on its own or paired with p...

96 POINTS: Recommended, Wine Direct Tasting Team94 POINTS: Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, (Previous Vintage Score)13.5% Abv, 100% Chardonnay, BiodynamicThe ‘Mise Tardive’ selections feature longer elevage on lees compared to the regular versions and are considered the finest wines Pico produce...

95 POINTS: Recommended, Wine Direct Tasting Team95 Points, William Kelly, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (Previous Vintage Score)13.5% Abv, 100% Chardonnay, BiodynamicThe ‘Mise Tardive’ selections feature longer elevage on lees compared to the regular versions and are considered the finest wine...

92 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Note"Pale straw in the glass, this Soave opens with lifted aromas of white peach, pear and lemon zest, followed by delicate floral notes and a subtle almond nuance. The palate is clean and refreshing, with crisp acidity carrying flavours of citrus, green apple and ston...

92 PIONTS: Decántalo94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Note"This elegant Rioja offers a rich bouquet of dark cherries, plums, and subtle hints of vanilla and spice from 12 months in oak. The palate is smooth and layered, with ripe red fruit, gentle tannins, and a lingering, silky finish. Delicous!"- Wi...

The Southern Rhône is all about warmth, sunshine and those striking, varied soils—most famously the galets roulés (those big round boulders) that define so many of its vineyards. Add in the wild scented garrigue herbs that surround the vines and you get wines with an unmistakable sense of place...

GOLD MEDAL: Pacific Rim Wine Competition 2016GOLD MEDAL: Concours National des CremantsGOLD MEDAL: Los Angeles Wine CompetitionGOLD MEDAL: Vinalies InternationalesGOLD MEDAL: Concours General Agricole de ParisBEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine5 STARS: Michael Cooper5 STARS: The Wine Writer90 POINTS: Decante...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamGOLD MEDAL: Concours des Féminalise5 STAR VALUE: Wine DirectMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet FrancThe Vieux Chteau Perey is located in Saint André de Cubzac within the Saint Emilion Grand Cru appellation. It boasts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Fra...

GOLD MEDAL: Challenge International du Vin 2022GOLD MEDAL: Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2021GOLD MEDAL: Concours General Agricole ParisGOLD MEDAL: 70 Millions de Dégustateurs94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"We never tasted this chateau before the sample arrived and were super impre...

GOLD MEDAL: Chardonnay du Monde94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamWell balanced aromas in notes of white flowers, mango, vine peach, and star anise, finishing on vanilla, coconut milk and gingerbread. The mouth is clean-cut, fresh and full, with stone fruit such as apricot or peach followed by acaci...

GOLD MEDAL: Gilbert & GaillardGOLD MEDAL: Concours des LyonSILVER MEDAL: Concours des vins Feminalise93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team91 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (Previous Vintage)"It's splendidly aromatic on the nose showing Granny Smith apple, nectarine, sweet basil and jasmine no...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamA blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet-Sauvignon & 10% Cabernet-Franc, matured in barrels for 12-months.“A gloriously drinkable Bordeaux that punches well above its price tag. Brimming with juicy blackcurrant, ripe plum and a touch of spice, this red has classic Lef...

94 POINTS: Sam Kim94 POINTS: Candice Chow - Raymond Chan WIne Reviews93 POINTS: Cameron Douglas MS4 STARS: Michael Cooper4 STARS & BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine"A really nice bouquet and palate of ripe pomaceous fruits led by apple and pear then a white nectarine and lees complexity. Fresh, lush and ju...

95 POINTS: Decanter World Wine AwardsGOLD MEDAL: Decanter World Wine Awards5 STAR VALUE: Wine Direct Tasting TeamGOLD MEDAL: Bordeaux Wine Awards'REMARKABLE' RATING: Le Guide Hachette des Vins89% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon & 3% MalbecSince 1464, the Chateau Bourdieu vineyard has flourished on the...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamGOLD MEDAL: Gilbert & Gaillard International ChallengeGOLD MEDAL: 70 Millions de Dégustateurs70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, OrganicFor several centuries, Chteau La Croix has possessed a stone cross-shaped monument visible in the very cente...

GOLD MEDAL: Gilbert & GaillardGOLD MEDAL: General Agricole BordeauxGOLD MEDAL: 70m DegustateurSGOLD MEDAL: General Agricole Macon“A gloriously drinkable Bordeaux that punches well above its price tag. Brimming with juicy blackcurrant, ripe plum and a touch of spice, this red has classic Left Bank...

93 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit"Sweetly fruited with savoury nuances, the wine shows dark plum, warm spice, game, and roasted hazelnut aromas on the nose. The palate is equally appealing with succulent fruit intensity and plump mouthfeel, leading to a lengthy, flavoursome finish. At its bes...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Amazing value! A beautifully pale Southern French rosé with lifted aromas of wild strawberry, white peach and fresh citrus peel. The palate is bright and mouth-watering — crisp red berry fruit, a touch of melon, and a finely textured minerality that keeps every...

GOLD MEDAL: Best Vlaue Selections - Anivin de France91 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit"It's elegantly fragrant on the nose, showing white flesh peach, rockmelon, nougat, and oatmeal nuances. The palate delivers fine texture and rounded mouthfeel, is well supported by beautifully infused...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"100% Viognier off Limestone terrace and gravel with pebbled soil. A fragrant, beautifully expressive Viognier bursting with apricot, peach and delicate white-flower aromatics. On the palate it’s smooth, bright and refreshingly pure, with that signature Viognier...

GOLD MEDAL: Concurso Bacchus 202593 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamCertified OrganicJuicy and aromatic, this Chardonnay from the very heart of Castilla-La Mancha enchants you. This Chardonnay delights with its nuances of hazelnut and ripe fruit, beautiful balance and unctuous finish. Fruity and woo...