The September releases from Australia, South America and South Africa
Following Jane Anson's report on the trend for new vintages of renowned wines from France and beyond, including Italy, the US, Australia, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and South Africa, to be launched via Bordeaux's famous distribution network, see her tasting notes and scores on this month's releases from Australia, South America and South Africa...
Read Jane Anson’s article ‘Tasting September releases: 50 world-beating wines set for the Bordeaux ‘Place‘ for the background and history of the September releases and to see her 20 USA wine tasting notes and scores
September Releases: The full list
Argentina
Catena Zapata, Nicolás Catena Zapata, Uco Valley, Argentina 2017
Cheval des Andes, Mendoza, Argentina 2017
Australia
Cloudburst, Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia 2018
Cloudburst, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia 2017
Wynns Coonawarra Estate, John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia 2016 – released at £474 per 6 x 75cl In Bond
Jim Barry, The Armagh Shiraz, Clare Valley, Australia 2016
Dominique Portet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, Australia 2017
Chile
Seña, Aconcagua, Chile 2018 – released at £495 per 6 x 75cl In Bond
Errazuriz, Viñedo Chadwick, Puente Alto, Chile 2018 – released at £678 per 3 x 75cl In Bond
Almaviva, Puente Alto, Chile 2018- released at £606 per 6 x 75cl In Bond
Clos Apalta, Casa Lapostolle, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2017 – released at £447 per 6 x 75cl In Bond
France
L’Odysée, Vin de France, Rhône, France 2017
Château Palmer, Margaux 3ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France 2010
Château de Beaucastel, Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Côtes du Rhône 2018
Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France 2018
Château de Beaucastel, Hommage à Jacques Perrin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France 2018
Château Latour, Bordeaux, France 2009
Château d’Yquem, Bordeaux, France 2018
Château d’Yquem, Y d’Yquem, Bordeaux, France 2019
Italy
Orma, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy 2018
Fattoria Petrolo, Galatrona, Valdarno di Sopra, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy 2018
Mazzei, Siepi, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy 2018
Podere Giodo, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 2016
Caiarossa, Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy 2017
Bibi Graetz, Testamatta, Tuscany, Italy 2018 – released at £420 per 6 x 50cl In Bond
Bibi Graetz, Colore, Tuscany, Italy 2018 – released at £540 per 3 x 50cl In Bond
Antinori, Solaia, Tuscany, Italy 2017
Masseto, Massetino, Tuscany, Italy
Masseto, Tuscany, Italy 2017
South Africa
Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance, Constantia, South Africa 2017 – released at £39 per 50cl, £234 per 6 x 50cl In Bond
Uruguay
Bodega Garzón, Balasto, Canelones, Uruguay 2015
Bodega Garzón, Balasto, Canelones, Uruguay 2016
Bodega Garzón, Balasto, Canelones, Uruguay 2017
USA
Opus One, Napa Valley Oakville, USA 2017
Opus One, Overture, Napa Valley Oakville, USA
Inglenook, Rubicon, Napa Valley Rutherford, USA 2017
Inglenook, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Rutherford, USA 2017
Inglenook, 1882, Napa Valley Rutherford, USA 2017
Inglenook, Rubicon, Napa Valley Rutherford, USA 2013
Vérité, La Joie, Sonoma County, California, USA 2016
Vérité, La Muse, Sonoma County, California, USA 2016
Vérité, Le Désir, Sonoma County, California, USA 2016
L’Aventure, Estate Cuvé, Paso Robles Willow Creek, California, USA 2018
Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Rutherford, USA 2017
Quintessa, Napa Valley Rutherford, USA 2017
Joseph Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA 2017
Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley, USA 2017
Dalla Valle Vineyards, Maya, Napa Valley, USA 2017
L’Aventure, Optimus, Paso Robles, USA 2018
L’Aventure, Côte à Côte, Paso Robles, California, USA 2018
Quintessa, Napa Valley Rutherford, USA 2016
Quintessa, Napa Valley Rutherford, USA 2013
Quintessa, Napa Valley Rutherford, USA 2010
See Jane Anson’s tasting notes and scores of the September releases from Australia, South America and South Africa
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Catena Zapata, Nicolás Catena Zapata, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, 2017
The dominant cassis and eucalyptus Cabernet Sauvignon character translates into a clear austerity at this point and I suggest giving this a few more years...
2017
Catena ZapataUco Valley
Cheval des Andes, Mendoza, Argentina, 2017
A warmer vintage in Mendoza, but one where Cheval des Andes clearly marks its new style with less oak influence and seeking a more austere...
2017
Cheval des Andes
Cloudburst, Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia, 2018
Salt-tinged citrus fruit and lime zest with huge texture and tension. This is bright and sparky with a sense of control, even though the warmth...
2018
CloudburstMargaret River
Cloudburst, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia, 2017
This style of Cabernet Sauvignon is what you come to Margaret River for. Blueberry flavours that are both concentrated and creamy, dripping with savoury herbs...
2017
CloudburstMargaret River
Wynns Coonawarra Estate, John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia, 2016
Lots of lean muscle converts into flavour power: pure blackcurrant and chocolate, sage, plum and espresso, all bound in a graphite tannic grip. Coming from...
2016
Wynns Coonawarra EstateCoonawarra
Jim Barry, The Armagh Shiraz, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia, 2016
Fragrant and totally captivating on the nose, so beautifully scented - a nose to fall in love with - earthy with red berry fruits and...
2016
Jim BarryClare Valley
Dominique Portet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia, 2017
Touches of herbal eucalyptus notes alongside the cassis and blackberry fruits that gives shape, sculpting and a fresh uplift through the finish. There is a...
2017
Dominique PortetYarra Valley
Seña, Aconcagua Valley, Chile, 2018
2018 was a return to a more balanced growing season after the drought of 2017, and the cooler conditions of 2016, with long slow ripening...
2018
Seña
Errazuriz, Viñedo Chadwick, Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile, 2018
Stand back and admire the tannic structure on display here, giving just the right amount of space to let through sweet cherry, raspberry, thyme, black...
2018
ErrazurizPuente Alto
Almaviva, Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile, 2018
Confident complexity on display here, fresh, powerful spicy notes of tobacco and grilled coffee beans alongside cool blueberry fruits. Winemaker Michel Friou has made a...
2018
AlmavivaPuente Alto
Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance, Constantia, South Africa, 2017
South Africa’s flagship dessert wine is all about precision – 20 batches of Muscat de Frontignan were picked over two months, with the wine ageing...
2017
Klein Constantia
