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This year's releases promise to deliver the same remarkable craftsmanship, showcasing a range of wines that embody the elegance, complexity, and finesse Penfolds is renowned for. Peter Gago still steers the ship at Penfold's as chief winemaker and the quality and consistency of the team's output is the envy of the winemaking world in many ways.
Antonio Galloni of Vinous awarded the 2021 Masseto a perfect 100-point score, calling it "the most exquisite, refined young Masseto" he has ever tasted. He highlights that this vintage moves away from the bold intensity and extraction that once defined the wine, instead showcasing a style "built on linear energy rather than volume," offering a more elegant and focused expression of this iconic Merlot.
Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin is one of the oldest domaines in Chablis, with a history dating back to the 1600s. Under the guidance of talented winemaker Benoît Droin, the estate's reputation for producing excellent whites has continued to grow with each vintage. Benoît builds on the foundation laid by his father, further elevating the estate's standing in the wine world.
The third curation of House of Hazelwood aged, and rare Scotch Whisky pays homage to the adventurous spirit of the Gordon family. With flavors inspired by far-flung destinations, it promises to take the palates of whisky drinkers to rarely traveled plains.
Explore the new releases and satisfy your wanderlust.
