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ACCOLADE RESULTS
92 points
2022 Donnafugata Rosa Dolce&Gabbana
James Suckling, James Suckling, August 2023
“This is fragrant and delicious with notes of watermelon, pink cherries and dried orange peel with a flinty minerality to it. Medium-bodied, sleek and textured with attractive stone fruit character and a lengthy, flavorful finish. Drink now.”
92 points
Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Extra Brut
James Suckling, James Suckling, July 2023
“This has aromas of apricots, white strawberries, peach pits, almonds and pastries. Creamy and balanced, medium-bodied, with silky bubbles and a nicely savory and dry finish. Based on 2018 vintage. 44% pinot noir, 34% meunier and 22% chardonnay. 4g/L dosage. Drink now.”
92 points
Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Noirs
James Suckling, James Suckling, July 2023
“This is a new cuvee from Piper-Heidsieck showing aromas of blackberries, black berries, rose hips and lavender, with citrus peel freshness. Deliciously fruity while remaining fresh and tight, with a medium body, bright acidity and fine bubbles. Dry. 80% pinot noir and 20% meunier. 5g/L dosage. Drink now.”
92 points
2020 Donnafugata Isolano Dolce&Gabbana
James Suckling, James Suckling, August 2023
“Attractive aromas of white stone fruit, citrus blossom, peppermint and stony minerality. Medium-bodied, polished and sleek on the palate with a layered, textural mouthfeel. Delicious fruit. Mineral finish. Drink now.”
91 points
Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut
Wilfred Wong, Wilfred Wong, August 2023
“The Piper Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Brut is sleek and delivers nicely on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of apple and peach skin. It is bright and zesty in the finish, making it an excellent partner with tuna tartare.”
90 points
2020 Laurenz V. Charming Grüner Veltliner
Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator, May 2023
“Round yet vibrant, with a streak of chamomile and white pepper layered with nectarine, orchard fruit and distinct flinty character on a medium-weight palate. Drink now through 2028. 250 cases imported.”
90 points
2022 Donnafugata Rosa Dolce&Gabbana
Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, August 2023
“Salt air and flinty crushed rock are first on the nose of this pale pink rosato, followed by pink grapefruit and nectarine. The salty citrus blend continues on the palate, with the notes of stone fruit giving emphasis to a roundness that gives length.”
90 points
2020 M. Chapoutier Belleruche Rouge
Anna-Christina Cabrales, Wine Enthusiast, September 2023
“Lush enough to sink your teeth into, this delicious everyday go-to wine is loaded with mulled raspberry, strawberry and blackberry topped with a handful of wild thyme. Balanced with a refreshing midpalate lift with white peppercorn is followed by a warm stony finish. — Anna-Christina Cabrales”
90 points
2020 Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2023
“The Donnafugata 2020 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Floramundi (made with Nero d'Avola and Frappato) is very bright and floral with wild rose, lavender and a hint of sweet peach blossom. The wine's bright primary fruit cedes to tangy freshness and a light-weight texture. Fundamentally, this is one of those extremely food-friendly reds that could pair with anything from baked fish to roast chicken. Production is 46,000 bottles.”
90 points
2021 Amalaya Malbec
Luis Gutiérrez, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, November 2022
“The dark red 2021 Malbec is young, primary and fresh, with ripe fruit and nice balance. It is varietal and has notes of violets and small berries and a touch of herbs. It's medium-bodied with medium ripeness and moderate alcohol, 13.9%. In reality, it's not 100% Malbec, as it contains 10% Tannat and 5% Petit Verdot. A serious red for very little money.”
90 points
2021 Donnafugata Bell'Assai
Tom Hyland, Italian Wine Report, March 2023
“100% Frappato, aged in stainless steel tanks. Bright, medium deep garnet; aromas of currant, wild strawberry and oregano. Medium-bodied with very good ripeness, lively acidity, moderate tannins and impressive persistence. This wine beautifully combines excellent varietal character, notable typicity and admirable harmony. Pair this with a range of foods from eggplant parmigiana to lighter game birds; 4-5 years.”
89 points
2021 Oberon Merlot, Napa Valley
Tim Fish, Wine Spectator, November 2023
“Direct and zesty, with appealing red currant, dried herb and spice flavors that finish with snappy tannins. Drink now through 2029.”
89 points
2021 Laurenz V. Singing Grüner Veltliner
Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator, May 2023
“Savory and fresh, this boasts green plum, tangerine, candied melon and grass cut through with vibrant acidity. Drink now through 2027. 5,000 cases imported.”
88 points
2022 Oberon Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Wine Spectator, November 2023
“Offers elegant pear, peach and apple notes on a supple, juicy frame, with orange blossom accents that linger. Drink now.”
88 points
2021 Donnafugata Lighea
Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2023
“Made with Zibibbo (otherwise known as Muscat of Alexandria), the unoaked 2021 Sicilia Lighea shows musky floral aromas that are perfumed and fresh. They can best be categorized under the headings of honey, sage and sweet peach. This is a lovely white wine to enjoy by the glass right before a summer beach dinner. This is a big production of 187,000 bottles.”
88 points
2022 Amalaya Blanco
Luis Gutiérrez, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, November 2022
“The young and floral 2022 Blanco de Corte was produced with 85% Torrontés and 15% Riesling, two aromatic varieties where the Moscatel-like, orange-blossom aromas of the Torrontés dominate. It has moderate ripeness and alcohol (12.5%), keeping good freshness and mellow acidity and coming through as soft and tender. It finishes dry. 180,000 bottles were filled unoaked under a screw cap.”
92 points
2018 Donnafugata Mille e una Notte
Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2023
“It shows rich concentration and dark fruit flavors of blackcurrant and plum. With time, you also perceive Sicilian aromas of caper and black olive. Those dark primary fruit flavors are framed by spice and mineral. ”
94 points
2020 Donnafugata Ben Ryé
Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2023
“One of the icons of southern Italy...the wine opens to a dark amber color with aromas of dried fig, white raisin, honey, brown sugar and candied fruit. This hot-vintage expression is especially sweet and thick in texture.”
94 points
2021 Donnafugata Ben Ryé
Eric Guido, Vinous, September 2023
“The 2021 Ben Ryé is a total pleasure, seducing with a bouquet that mixes sweet smoke with tangerine, mint leaf and clove. Like pure nectar on the palate, this envelopes all it touches in texturally ripe orchard fruits and tropical melon. Sweet spices and sour citrus add contrast toward the close. It finishes spicy and long, leaving a dusty inner floral sensation and hints of candied ginger and lime. Ben Ryé is always a total pleasure and, in my opinion, one of the top dessert wines produced in Italy. This varietal Zibibbo finishes at 197 grams of residual sugar per liter.”