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"A peppery, medium-bodied red, with juicy red plum, berry and red currant flavors. Iron and hot stone accents show on the fresh finish. Drink now through 201. 25,000 cases made. –KM"
- Wine Spectator (July 31st 2014), 87 pts

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"This fresh and inviting red is juicy and dense, offering raspberry, cherry, clotted cream and spice flavors that persist against the polished tannins. This has intensity without weight, finishing with focus and deft balance. Drink now through 2025. 500 cases made. –HS"
- Wine Spectator (August 31st 2014), 93 pts

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"Good color; an opulent, medium to full bodied wine a wash with black fruits, spices, fruitcake and well integrated oak; the tannins, too, play a positive role in a wine with a long future. Drink to: 2032. - James Halliday"
- Australian Wine Companion (2016 Edition), 95 pts

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"Bright and juicy, with a thin layer of fine tannins underpinning the fresh currant and red berry flavors, lingering on the focused finish. Drink now through 2017. 4,000 cases made. –HS"
- Wine Spectator (August 31st 2014), 87 pts

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"Polished and sleek, with currant and floral flavors on a medium-weight chassis, echoing on the peppery finish. Drink now through 2017. 10,000 cases made. –HS"
- Wine Spectator (Web Only 2014), 87 pts

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"Probably a step back from the ’15, the 2014 Corbières Col des Vents is nevertheless an enjoyable, medium-bodied effort that offers lots of garrigue, plums and sweet black cherry fruit. It’s best consumed in its youth."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #224, April 2016), 87 pts

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"(aged in 35% new French and American oak barriques): Dark purple. Deeply pitched black and blue fruits on the perfumed, spice-accented nose, with suggestions of vanilla and mocha emerging with air. Round, sweet and expansive, offering sappy blueberry and cherry compote flavors and a strong jolt of violet pastille. A licorice note appears on the very long, subtly tannic finish, with the spice and floral notes echoing emphatically. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (March 2016), 91 pts

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- Australian Wine Showcase Award 2016, 95 pts

Go To Morambro Creek Padthaway Shiraz

"The Limestone Coast, which encompasses the noted regions of Coonawarra and Padthaway, is known for its Cabernet and its big gum trees. There's certainly more than a bit of mint to this wine, but there are also notes of cassis and even a hint of bell pepper. It does turn a bit astringent on the finish, so pair it with lamb chops or hamburgers. Drink now–2020."
- Wine Enthusiast (October 2015), 88 pts

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"Deep ruby. Fresh blueberry and cherry on the fragrant, spice-accented nose and palate. Juicy dark fruit flavors show good energy and focus thanks to zesty acidity. Lively and tannin-free, with an echo of spiciness on the smooth finish. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (July 2014), 89 pts

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"Mint, chocolate and plummy fruit appear on the nose of the 2014 Shiraz. It looks to be fully mature, with supple tannins framing the full-bodied palate that tapers into a crisp finish that echoes of cola, soy and roasted meat. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September 2018), 91 pts

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"What could be a hidden gem in the vintage, the 2015 Corbières Col des Vents is 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache and 20% Syrah that’s aging all in tank. A big, sexy, fruit-loaded effort, it offers a liquid blackberry like style of fruit as well as crushed herbs, pepper and a hint of earth. It should drink nicely right out of the gate."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #224, April 2016), 87-89 pts

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- Australian Wine Showcase (December 2016), 93 pts

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Australian Wine Showcase (December 2016), 92 pts

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"Another good value from this noteworthy estate is the 2016 Col des Vents Corbières, which is 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 15% Syrah, and the rest Cinsault. This medium-bodied, rounded, fruit-forward effort gives up lots of darker fruits, dried herbs, pepper, and hints of olives. It’s a delicious charmer to drink over the coming 2-4 years."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 88 pts

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"A terrific value, the 2016 Corbieres Col des Vents is a blend of 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Cinsault. It offers hints of garrigue on the nose, plus black cherry and black olive. Medium-bodied, those dark-fruit flavors are framed by supple tannins. It should drink well for a few years. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September, September 2018), 88 pts

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It would be easy to argue that oak has been applied too heavily here but then, the weight of rich, sweet, plum-drenched fruit does its best to shoulder it. This wine is chubby with both texture and flavour, its resin and choc-mint characters offset by an all-you-can-eat serve of assorted berries. - James Halliday"

- Halliday Wine Companion (July 23rd 2019), 93 pts

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"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a juicy, cassis-scented wine. Medium in body, it shows crisp acids and soft tannins, being quite sleek and linear in style. Drink it over the next few years. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September 2018), 87 pts

"Deep, glistening violet. Ripe dark berries, cherry liqueur, licorice and a hint of vanilla on the nose and palate. Plush, warm and round, with soft tannins on a nicely persistent finish that features a touch of jammy dark fruit. - Josh Raynolds"

- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (September 2022), 88 pts

"Eucalypt, rhubarb, and boysenberry aromas appear on the nose of the 2016 Shiraz. It's medium to full-bodied, with the supple tannins and crisp acids expected in this sort of wine. Easy to drink and priced for a crowd. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September 2018), 87 pts

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"Expressive notes of jammy strawberry, hints of garrigue and olive show on the nose. Medium bodied, this bottling offers supple tannin and flavors of ripe black cherry and black olive. Enjoy now but the wine will drink well through 2026."

- Wine Enthusiast (May 2023), 89 pts - Best Buy

"Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, eucalyptus, red currant and nutmeg, and leather with a satiny, crisp, dry medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-length finish with impressions of blackberry, cherry, and mint chocolate with well-integrated, grippy, medium tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A delightfully light and crisp style of Cabernet for versatile food pairing options."

- Beverage Testing Institute (June 2023), Gold Medal, Best Buy

 

2023 BTI World Wine Championships - GOLD
2023 Australian Wine Showcase Magazine – July - 93 POINTS

"The Col des Vents Corbièrep is an attractive blend of predominantly Grenache and Carignan. It displays an opaque color with aromas of black cherry and boysenberry and a hint of spice. It has a silky mouth feel and excellent freshness along with good concentration and firm acidity. Blend of 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Cinsault. - Don WINKLER"

- International Wine Review (Kysela Père et Fils Importer: 30 Years Importing High Quality, High Value Wines ; July 26th 2024), 90 pts

"Black cherries, leather, scorched earth, and fresh black pepper all define the 2022 Col des Vents Corbières, a fabulously balanced, medium-bodied, supple red that has so much charm and character. Based on 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache, and the rest Syrah, fermented with a touch of whole clusters(Carignan) and aged in tank, drink bottles over the coming 4-6 years. This is well worth your time and money."

- Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 91 pts

"Black cherries, cola and hints of allspice mark the nose of the NV Vin de France La Buvette. It's a supple, medium-bodied red that would be perfect by the glass in every neighborhood bistro. No, it's not profound, nor will it age, but it's a solid value. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September, September 2018), 86 pts

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"Coming from a mix of limestone and schist soils, the NV La Buvette (60/40 Grenache and Carignan) has a Beaujolais-like character as well as perfumed notes of strawberries, violets, and exotic spices. It’s geared for near-term drinking, yet it’s certainly charming, well-made, and about as easy-drinking as it gets."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 87 pts

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"Coming from the Corbières, the NV La Buvette has juicy cherry and darker raspberry-like fruits supported by solid and classic garrigue, pepper, and leather notes. It's medium-bodied, round, supple, and delicious, with a good finish. It would be a solid house red."

- Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 87 pts

"The NV Castelmaure displays a dark red robe and has an effusive almost candied red and black berry aroma. On the palate it is soft on entry and reveals excellent balance and freshness with medium dry tannins. This wine will drink well chilled. A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Carignan from 50 year old vines grown on schist and limestone soils. - Don WINKLER"

- International Wine Review (Kysela Père et Fils Importer: 30 Years Importing High Quality, High Value Wines ; July 26th 2024), 89 pts

BEST VALUE IN THE HOUSE! Our 2012 Burgo Viejo Crianza earned a 90 pt rating and the 'Best Value' designation from Wine Spectator.

The folks at Burgo Viejo have pleasantly surprised us since we started working with them a few years ago. The quality of young winemaker Gorka Etxebarria's classic Rioja-style wines is so consistent, and the bargain is hard to beat.

Wine Spectator calls their 2012 Crianza "fresh and focused", saying "this lively red delivers crunchy flavors of black cherry and red plum, backed by vanilla, toast, floral and mineral notes. Well-integrated tannins and citrusy acidity lend structure. Drink now through 2025." (Wine Spectator (September 30th 2015), 90 pts)

The last load of this vintage is on its way here from Spain - place your orders now!

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BEST VALUE IN THE HOUSE! Our 2012 Burgo Viejo Crianza earned a 90 pt rating and the 'Best Value' designation from Wine Spectator.

The folks at Burgo Viejo have pleasantly surprised us since we started working with them a few years ago. The quality of young winemaker Gorka Etxebarria's classic Rioja-style wines is so consistent, and the bargain is hard to beat.

Wine Spectator calls their 2012 Crianza "fresh and focused", saying "this lively red delivers crunchy flavors of black cherry and red plum, backed by vanilla, toast, floral and mineral notes. Well-integrated tannins and citrusy acidity lend structure. Drink now through 2025." (Wine Spectator (September 30th 2015), 90 pts)

The last load of this vintage is on its way here from Spain - place your orders now!

Contact yourKysela Pere et Fils, LTD. sales representative,state distributor, orlocal retailer to order Burgo Viejo Rioja Crianza!

Gobble Gobble! In between wine shipments, we've been sharing family recipes and plans for our Thanksgiving feasts. Fran chimed in with his top wine picks for Turkey Day - Chakana Estate Malbec and Gambellara Soave.

With its light aromas of apple, almond, pear, Gambellara's Soave offers a pleasant, creamy texture in the mouth. This 100% Garganega is lightly flavored with an interesting acidity. The soil's volcanic origin gives a nice presence of mineral saltiness. A great choice for turkey.

Chakana Estate Malbec is deep an intense. This 90pt value has a "deep well of dark currant, kirsch and dried blueberry flavors interwoven with an intense spiciness. Shows a powerful structure, with a pure, fresh and minerally finish filled with loamy and dark chocolate notes." (Wine Spectator) It's begging to be paired with roasted meat or duck.

No matter your wine choice, all of us at Kysela wish our customers a very happy Thanksgiving!

Contact your Kysela Pere et Fils, LTD. sales representative, state distributor, or local retailer to order Chakana Estate Malbec and Gambellara Soave!

Here's a wine as jolly and festive as Saint Nick himself -Chakana Estate Malbec.

Chakana Estate Malbec is deep and intense. This 90pt value has a"deep well of dark currant, kirsch and dried blueberry flavors interwoven with an intense spiciness. Shows a powerful structure, with a pure, fresh and minerally finish filled with loamy and dark chocolate notes." (Wine Spectator) It's begging to be paired with roasted meat or duck.

Get a bottle as a gift and a case for yourself!

From all of us at Kysela Pere et Fils, LTD., we wish you a very happy holiday season.

Contact your Kysela Pere et Fils, LTD. sales representative, state distributor, or local retailer to order Chakana Estate Malbec and Gambellara Soave!