James Suckling 2024

  • 93 /100 | LINTICLARUS Lagrein Riserva 2021
    Black cherries, black plums, violets and brewed tea on the nose. It’s full-bodied, fleshy and compact yet very fresh, with bright acidity, youthful black fruit and floral flavors. Mineral freshness at the end. Drink or hold.
  • 93 /100 | VIGNA FELDMARSCHALL VON FENNER Müller-Thurgau 2021
    This is a wonderfully flavorful expression of muller thurgau. It’s full-bodied with a touch of fennel and aniseed to the pear, peach and melon aromas and flavors. Vibrant, tangy, fleshy and long. Drink now or hold.
  • 93 /100 | LINTICLARUS Gewürztraminer Vendemmia Tardiva 2021
    Sweet, ripe and flavorful, this late-harvest gewurztraminer has inviting aromas of pineapple, mangoes, orange curd, pear drops and honey. Full-bodied, oily and honeyed. It’s all about the rich tropical fruit. Drink now.
  • 93 /100 | TURMHOF Pinot Grigio 2022
    Toast, white pepper and cloves add plenty of interest to the stone and citrus fruit. It’s full-bodied and explosive in flavor, structured with both phenolics and bright acidity. Lots of energy. Drink now or hold. Screw cap.
  • 93 /100 | LINTICLARUS Pinot Noir Riserva 2021
    A lively and aromatic pinot with notes of currants, raspberries, button mushrooms and lemons, as well as spices like cumin and cloves. It’s medium-bodied, bright in acidity and sleek in texture. Tight tannins. Spicy throughout. Drink now or hold.
  • 92 /100 | VIGNA AU Chardonnay Riserva 2020
    Toast, smoked almonds, nectarines and lemon meringue on the nose, followed by a full body that’s toasty and firm. Generous wood, but it’s matched by ripe fruit. Long finish. Drink or hold.
  • 92 /100 | LINTICLARUS Cuvée Cabernet Merlot Riserva 2021
    This is a creamy and spicy red blend showing plums, vanilla, chocolate, oranges and mint on the nose, plus some smoked paprika. It’s medium- to full-bodied, rich yet bright, with powdery tannins. Drink now or hold.
  • 92 /100 | VIGNA FELDMARSCHALL VON FENNER Müller-Thurgau Vendemmia Tardiva  2016
    Very attractive nose of dried mandarin oranges, candied peaches, candied pineapple, dried flowers, honey and hints of exotic spices. Medium- to full-bodied and juicy, with moderate sweetness that is well balanced by vivid acidity. Vibrant and full of life. Drink now.
  • 92 /100 | VIGNA RACHTL Sauvignon Blanc Riserva 2021
    Rich nose with notes of cooked lemons, sliced apples, savory herbs and flowers. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture. Sleek and juicy with vivid acidity. A nicely crafted, layered and complex sauvignon blanc. Drink or hold.
  • 91 /100 | ANNA Pinot Blanc 2022
    A fresh and minerally white that has aromas of lemon rind, crushed stone, apricots and kiwi fruit. It’s medium-bodied, cool and nicely restrained. Drink now. Screw cap.
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