Domaine Clavel, Le Mas, Coteaux du Languedoc 2015
This wine is Rhône-like in character, from the blend of grapes to the open, stony ground. Ageing in concrete before bottling allows the wine to relax without adding any oak flavours...
Vintage 2015 Wine Reviews
Vintage 2015
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Poggio Civetta, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2015
Distinctively Italian, this medium-bodied red is very approachable with fresh, juicy red cherry aromas and some spice...
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Asda, Extra Special Shiraz, Barossa Valley 2015
As you would expect from a Barossa Shiraz, this is not a shy wine! Corners have been cut to reach a pretty impressive price point, such as a short maturation on oak chips rather than in barrels, but invariably some compromises have to be made...
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Louis Jadot, Château des Jacques Bourgogne Chardonnay, Burgundy 2015
From the stable of negociant Louis Jadot, the grapes for this wine are taken from a single estate...
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Pieropan, Soave Classico, Veneto 2015
What makes this a great summer wine also enables it to shine with richer food in the winter months - a clean, vibrant acidity cuts through pretty much anything, while the softer, gently aromatic flavours sit well alongside a variety of foods...
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Domaine Lapierre, Raisins Gauloises, Vin de France 2015
This is just a joy to drink – simple and uncomplicated but full of vital cherry, cranberry and raspberry, dusty fruit tannins and lively acidity to keep your palate wanting more...
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Jean Cornelius, Gewürztraminer, Alsace 2015
Typical (and enticing) honey and rose aromas rise from the glass. In the mouth, the spicy, waxy fruit demonstrates a lovely texture and flair...
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Les Courlandes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône 2015
Made by the Ogier family, this is a slightly lighter style and it doesn't have the concentration of a textbook Châteauneuf-du-Pape...
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Hess, Collection Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2015
Hess use massal selection in the Su’skol vineyard to encourage aromatic complexity from the nine different Chardonnay clones...
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Grape Grinder, The Wild Olive, Old Vines Chenin Blanc, Swartland 2015
Previously blended with other grapes, these two specific Chenin Blanc bush vine plots have always delivered superior quality and, since 2011, they are now bottled on their own to show their true colours...
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La Purisima, Monastrell, Yecla 2015
Founded in 1946 by several farmers who created a small co-operative with the aim of improving the quality of the wine from the area...
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Follador, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Veneto, Italy 2015
Gorgeous floral scent with hint of elderflower and lemon zest...
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Yannick Amirault, La Mine, St-Nicolas de Bourgueil, Loire 2015
One of the best domaines in the AC...
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Torbreck, Marananga Dam, Viogner Roussanne & Marsanne, Barossa Valley 2015
This typical white Rhône blend is full of personality with aromas of ripe peach, and apricot flavours with some herbal and almond notes...
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SODAP, Maratheftiko, Paphos 2015
This is made from the indigenous grape Maratheftiko, which is often used to boost the colour and body of the more productive local grape Mavro...
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Dominique Piron, St-Amour, Beaujolais, Burgundy 2015
From the most northerly Beaujolais cru, located just south of the Mâconnais, this St-Amour is a more elegant style with notes of red cherry and violet...
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Domaine de Gry-Sablon, Fleurie, Beaujolais, Burgundy 2015
From a 2.5 hectare vineyard with an average vine age of 45 years, the use of 70% whole bunch fermentation from the old vines has lent this wine a lovely intensity and noticeable astrigency...
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Domaine Reverdon, Brouilly, Beaujolais, Burgundy 2015
Lashings of cherry and strawberry fruit with some hints of blackberries in the background...
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Château Bonnet, St-Amour, Beaujolais, Burgundy 2015
Built in 1630, this Château was bought by an already well-established vigneron, Pierre Perrachon, in 1973. Today, Pierre-Yves and his daughter Charlotte manage the domaine with its 20 hectares...
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La Giustiniana, Terre Antiche, Gavi di Gavi, Piedmont 2015
Made with grapes from two outstanding vineyards, this is a classic, elegant Gavi di Gavi...
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Villiera, Jasmine, Stellenbosch 2015
Villiera, known for its Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines, has here created an off-dry white ideally suited to go with spicy Asian or fusion food...
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Pierre-Henri Morel, Blanc, Côtes du Rhône-Villages Laudun, France 2015
This is a partnership between Pierre-Henri Morel and Michel Chapoutier...
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Bodega Santa Julia, Reserva Malbec, Uco Valley 2015
A little Beaujolais-like in style, this is fragrant, vibrant and easy to drink...
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Broglia, The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Gavi, Piedmont 2015
An unpretentious offering from the Gavi area run by a third generation family tending 65 hectares. This 100% Cortese is delicate, with white peach and crisp apple aromas...
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Domaine Delaporte, Chavignol, Sancerre, rosé 2015
Bright colour, attractive strawberry fruit character on nose and palate.
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Chêne Bleu, Vaucluse IGP, rosé 2015
Pale pink. Sun-ripened creamy rich ripe peach and apricot fruit with Provencal garrigue and dried herb notes and fresh acidity.
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Alvaro Palacios, La Faraona 2015
From the glorious hillside 0.55ha vineyard which used to be half white varieties, half red but...
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Château Dereszla, Tokaji Furmint 2015
From the same varietal used for producing the famous sweet Tokaji but the grapes are picked...
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El Porvenir de Cafayate, Laborum Single Vineyard Torrontés 2015
Argentina Wine Awards 2016: Gold medal winner - Torrontés...
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Riccitelli Wines, Riccitelli Old Vines Semillón 2015
Argentina Wine Awards 2016: Regional trophy winner...
