From 22-year-old vines, the pale ruby colored 2020 Grenache Lumiere Larner Vineyard features singular aromas of sour cherries, rosewater, powdered sugar, chaparral and prosciutto with loads of earthy accents. The...

The perfect Mediterranean vintage produced an outstanding Garnacha. The 2020 El Molar fermented with 35% full clusters and matured in a combination of 500-liter barrels and 5,000-liter foudres for one year. The wine is...

One of the finest wines to come from the Roussillon is unquestionably the 2016 Côtes du Roussillon Villages Les Trois Marie which is 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah brought up in foudre and barrels (20% being new). It’s a...

Slightly denser and more concentrated than the 2018, the 2019 Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Les Trois Marie reveals a deep ruby/plum hue as well as classic Grenache notes of candied strawberries, blueberries, peppery...

94+ The fresh and pure Garnacha 2018 Supersónico was produced with grapes from two hectares of old vines in the village of Sestrica at close to 1,030 meters in altitude (the highest altitude of all their vineyards) on...

The 2020 Espectacle del Montsant has 15% alcohol, lower than the two previous vintages despite being a warmer year, and it has power and concentration (from the weather and the low yields from mildew), reaching a good...

I was blown away by the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Chaupin, a 100% Grenache release that comes almost exclusively from the Chaupin lieu-dit in the northern part of the appellation. It's never as inky-hued or powerful as the...

In contrast, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Petits Pieds D'Armand comes all from a sandy section of the La Crau lieu-dit, and it’s a touch more elegant and finesse-driven, yet also brings more sweet fruit. Classic...

I love the 2021 El Puño Garnacha, which was produced in a similar way as the 2020, only with a slightly higher percentage of wine in barrel (50% versus 40%), but the oak goes unnoticeable. It has notes of blood orange and...

(95+ points) Most 2021s showed really well, with a combination of ripe fruit that developed plenty of aromas and flavors coupled with an extra degree of freshness, often citrus, reminiscent of blood orange peel, and the...

Readers looking for a classic, incredibly satisfying wine that should keep for a decade should jump on the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape from Olivier Hillaire. Mostly Grenache with 10% Syrah, it has textbook notes of ripe...

Deep ruby in colour with purple reflections and a subtle brightening on the ochre rim. An attractive Grenache nose of ripe black cherry, blackberry confit and dried herbs with a hint of minerality. The juicy palate is...