The last vintage at the ultra-traditional Domaine Maume before it was purchased by Morey Tawse.

`The 1999 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos des Porrets Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a ripe and expressive bouquet, one that is lush for a Gouges, with copious pomegranate, cranberry and pressed flower scents. There is certainly fine definition here. The palate is medium-bodied with impressive detail, precise but unapologetically forward as many 1999s can be. But you just cannot resist the energy and brio of this wine and it should give another two decades of drinking pleasure. Tasted at the Gouges retrospective at La Cabotte.` 93 Points Neal Martin (2018)

When Sean Thackrey died in 2002 the world lost one of it`s most charismatic winemakers philosophers of wine and winemaking traditions. From his rustic winery in Bolinas, under the pine trees he made a series of wines that captured the attention of a huge raft of enthusiasts, including Alice Walters, who listed his wines from the very start of Chez Panisse. Unapologetically Californian, they were the blueprint for a generation of winemakers.

`The palate is very rich, extends much juice going all over the place – what a Road Runner. It has a violets, floral sign-off. The tannins are great, too, tasty and bright – which is a signature of the vintage. 38 years` ***** John Livingstone-Learmonth

`Flirting with perfection, the 2010 Cornas Les Eygats boasts a fabulous bouquet of incense, subtle smoke, black truffles, pen ink, blackberries and cassis. Massive with sweet tannin as well as an unreal skyscraper-like texture across the mid-palate, this broad, savory, classic Cornas should drink well for 25+ years.` 99 Points Robert Parker

` Reduction hovers on the nose, with airs of tea leaves, piled high blackberries; there’s s light noble Volatile Acidity, savoury and fleshy styling. There’s a lot here, a lot going on. This is suave, fleshy; old vines gras prevails over the freshness and grip of the year. It bursts with rich content and soaked black fruits, with a bonny hover of iris flowers. It’s violet and rocky, savoury, very Cornas on the finale. Stylish, well balanced. 13.5°. 2035-38 Oct 2016` ***** John Livingstone Learmonth

`One of the wines of the vintage is Voge’s 2005 Cornas Les Vieilles Fontaines. Coming from a single plot of granite soils, this inky colored beauty offers incredible purity in its plum, blackberry, licorice and violet-laced aromas and flavors. Showing more and more minerality with time in the glass, this full-bodied, rich, thrillingly concentrated Cornas is reminiscent of the 2010 with its notable freshness, building tannin and blockbuster length. It will have 20-25 years of longevity.`97 Points Jeb Dunnuck

`Has a very serene, composed nose that bears gracious fruit across it, oily black fruits. Has a fleshy, outward facing debut on the palate – this is much more open than usual, and bears 1999 similarities. Rich, but not voluptuous, which is good. Touch of late tannin in it.` ****(*) John Livingstone-Learmonth

Previously farmed by Raymond Roure, there`s little doubt Picaudieres is one of the greatest, if not the greatest vineyard in Crozes Hermitage. Steep granite and old vines here. John Livingstone-Learmonth believes it is `Certainly better then many Hermitages from the eastern part of the hill`.

Previously farmed by Raymond Roure, there`s little doubt Picaudieres is one of the greatest, if not the greatest vineyard in Crozes Hermitage. Steep granite and old vines here. John Livingstone-Learmonth believes it is `Certainly better then many Hermitages from the eastern part of the hill`.

Previously farmed by Raymond Roure, there`s little doubt Picaudieres is one of the greatest, if not the greatest vineyard in Crozes Hermitage. Steep granite and old vines here. John Livingstone-Learmonth believes it is `Certainly better then many Hermitages from the eastern part of the hill`.

`Yellow, quite a pale robe. Has a salty, spiced nose, dried fruits airs and a light note of peanut oil. The palate holds agreeable, rolling white fruit - peach, a little apricot - and some good style content as it ends, roundly, clearly, with joli length. There are hints of verbena in the flavour. Good, stylish Saint-Péray. 13.5°.` ***(*) John Livingstone-Learmonth

Started in 2007, Chris Mullineaux has rapidly ascended to the elite of SA winemakers - his wines, are typically vinified identically and only the terroir of the different soils (Granite, Schist, etc) determines the profile.

`This Swartland property is owned by Boekenhoutskloof but run independently by gifted winemaker Callie Louw. Alive and dynamic, this soars out of the glass, a touch of firework smoke to the vibrant berry fruits. Incredible energy and elegance on the palate, great freshness and focus, tiny tensile tannins and zesty acidity. Very long, this crackles on and on. The handsome labels are produced at the estate on a vintage Heidelberg press – but don’t assume there is any style over substance here: the 2017 Porseleinberg is a truly great Syrah.` 98 Points, Matt Walls, Decanter

Started in 2007, Chris Mullineaux has rapidly ascended to the elite of SA winemakers - his wines, are typically vinified identically and only the terroir of the different soils (Granite, Schist, etc) determines the profile.

Laureano Serres farms six hectares of vineyards in Terra Alta, near Priorat - spread over parcels in El Pinell at around 170 metres of altitude and higher up where they reach some 500 metres above sea level. This height, and his taste, tends to lend the wines real freshness and vibrancy.