The Outsiders 2019: Modern Greats From Across The World

Release date: 23/9/2019

Increasingly celebrated as one of the great sweet wines of the world, not just the Cape, Vin de Constance is a delight to taste and review. Slightly drier than the 2015 release at 165 gramsIncreasingly celebrated as one of the great sweet wines of the world, not just the Cape, Vin de Constance is a delight to taste and review. Slightly drier than the 2015 release at 165 grams of sugar, it has more in common with the Loire or Tokaji than it does with Sauternes in terms of freshness and structure. Fresh, balanced and floral, with incredible delicacy, racy acidity, fine oak and flavours of pear tart, crystallised lemons and orange zest. Drinking range: 2019 - 2035 Rating: 98 Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com(Sep 2019)

Release date: 16/9/2019

Rich, creamy-almond nose, almond paste, ripe pears, apricot more than bitter orange. The first impression showed less immediate botrytis than I expected, it smells so creamy. Fills the mouth withRich, creamy-almond nose, almond paste, ripe pears, apricot more than bitter orange. The first impression showed less immediate botrytis than I expected, it smells so creamy. Fills the mouth with sweetness and a light peppery spice. As it opens up, there's pineapple and bitter orange flavours emerge. Viscous texture and such concentration that it fills your mouth even after spitting. Unctuous but balanced by the bitter-orange freshness on the long finish. Drinking range: 2027 - 2047 Rating: 18.5 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com(Apr 2018)

Release date: 10/9/2019

89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot. This has a ripe nose of blackberry, plum and redcurrant. It's very decadent, almost lavish in style with apparent new wood influence. There's more acidity and89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot. This has a ripe nose of blackberry, plum and redcurrant. It's very decadent, almost lavish in style with apparent new wood influence. There's more acidity and freshness on the palate than the nose implies. The tannins do need time to mellow but there's a plump, fruit-forward mid-palate that should delight lovers of rich, spicy, 'full-throttle' Napa Cabernet. Drinking range: 2023 - 2035L&S(Sep 2019)

Release date: 10/9/2019

This is more restrained than its stablemate Seña. There's less obvious ripeness and more definition to the fruit. It has more dry extract and savoury character too. You definitely feel the extraThis is more restrained than its stablemate Seña. There's less obvious ripeness and more definition to the fruit. It has more dry extract and savoury character too. You definitely feel the extra Cabernet. The refinement, balance and length of finish put this Chadwick a cut above. Drinking range: 2024 - 2040L&S(Sep 2019)

Release date: 6/9/2019

Dark glowing purplish crimson. Sumptuous, spicy red wine rather than particularly recognisable as Châteauneuf. Really quite structured. Indeed the finish is pretty chewy. But the fruit is certainlyDark glowing purplish crimson. Sumptuous, spicy red wine rather than particularly recognisable as Châteauneuf. Really quite structured. Indeed the finish is pretty chewy. But the fruit is certainly intense and bright. Pretty smart winemaking with spice the dominant note. Drinking range: 2023 - 2034 Rating: 18 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com(Sep 2019)

Release date: 5/9/2019

Fragrant nose of sweet berry fruit with a leafy, herbal undertone. You really sense the 10% Cabernet Franc. It's lithe on the palate too. The fruit has a lovely prickle of acidity despite the warmthFragrant nose of sweet berry fruit with a leafy, herbal undertone. You really sense the 10% Cabernet Franc. It's lithe on the palate too. The fruit has a lovely prickle of acidity despite the warmth of the vintage. There's lots of easy appeal here and the tannins are very well managed so it will be approachable after a few years of cellaring. Hats off to the Seña team, this is very good. Drinking range: 2023 - 2035L&S(Sep 2019)

Release date: 4/9/2019

This is Chilean Cabernet in a serious mould. The nose is restrained with the primary fruit supported by an earthy, herbal, cedary backbone. There's real complexity and depth here. A wine to cogitateThis is Chilean Cabernet in a serious mould. The nose is restrained with the primary fruit supported by an earthy, herbal, cedary backbone. There's real complexity and depth here. A wine to cogitate over. The tannins are still grippy so this will need five years in bottle to integrate but it shows great potential. It's not as plush or easy as its Chilean cousin Seña but there is arguably more drive and complexity to this - more traditional Cabernet character. Drinking range: 2024 - 2040L&S(Sep 2019)

Release date: 3/9/2019

This is so solid and powerful with incredible vertical dense that goes down and down on the palate. Compacted and thick with caressing and polished tannins that are powerful yet refined. SuperThis is so solid and powerful with incredible vertical dense that goes down and down on the palate. Compacted and thick with caressing and polished tannins that are powerful yet refined. Super concentration yet agile and energetic. This is a wine that needs time to come together and resolve all of its amazing components. Reminds me of the legendary 2001. Try after 2023. Drinking range: 2023 - 2045 Rating: 100 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com(Jun 2019)

Release date: 3/9/2019

This year there is 64% Carménère in the blend, quite a bit more than previous years as the warmer vintage was good for Chile's adopted red variety. The dark berry fruit is deep and intense. There isThis year there is 64% Carménère in the blend, quite a bit more than previous years as the warmer vintage was good for Chile's adopted red variety. The dark berry fruit is deep and intense. There is an impressive balance between the sweet fruit extract and the savoury elements of spice, dried herbs and earth. The mid-palate is velvet soft and there's no shortage of concentration. It's certainly not a shy wine but you hardly notice the 15% alcohol and there's plenty of acidity to make it work and the finish is impressively long. This is Carménère at its rich, rewarding best. Drinking range: 2022 - 2035L&S(Sep 2019)

Release date: 3/9/2019

If you are expecting a mini version of the Clos Apalta then this is not it. The blend and style are completely different. This is almost all Cabernet Sauvignon and it's made in a fresh, bright,If you are expecting a mini version of the Clos Apalta then this is not it. The blend and style are completely different. This is almost all Cabernet Sauvignon and it's made in a fresh, bright, super-juicy style for early drinking. There's less oak and concentration but it's packed with varietal character and there's a lovely clean finish. This is not hugely profound but it's a very well made and good value Cabernet. Certified organic and biodynamic. Drinking range: 2019 - 2025L&S(Sep 2019)

Release date: 2/9/2019

The 2016 Opus One has turned out beautifully. In this mini-vertical, the 2016 most closely resembles the 2014, although it has more mid-palate sweetness and overall depth, along with a slightlyThe 2016 Opus One has turned out beautifully. In this mini-vertical, the 2016 most closely resembles the 2014, although it has more mid-palate sweetness and overall depth, along with a slightly darker profile. I expect the 2016 will enjoy a long drinking window that will start to open relatively soon. Of the last four vintages, the 2016 is certainly the most open-knit in the early going. The blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. Rating: 96+ Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com(Dec 2018)

Very ripe tropical nose of pineapple and apricot. Some slightly candied citrus too. On the palate it's very textured and mouth-filling. There is nothing shy about this! The lingering finishVery ripe tropical nose of pineapple and apricot. Some slightly candied citrus too. On the palate it's very textured and mouth-filling. There is nothing shy about this! The lingering finish is fresher and cleaner than most 2018 white Bordeaux but make no mistake this is a ripe, heady, voluptuous vintage. Drinking range: 2019 - 2024L&S(Sep 2019)

After the exceptional 2015, expectations are high for this more 'aerial' and 'linear' vintage. The 2016 does not disappoint. It is dark fruited, cool, focused, pure and effortlessly smooth. Few SuperAfter the exceptional 2015, expectations are high for this more 'aerial' and 'linear' vintage. The 2016 does not disappoint. It is dark fruited, cool, focused, pure and effortlessly smooth. Few Super Tuscans manage to combine this level of concentration and poise. It's still a pup of course, the 2015 was arguably showing more development and complexity at this very early stage but that will come. All the ingredients are here for this to be a truly profound Solaia. It deserves at least five years, possibly more, in the cellar to show its best. A real beauty in the making. Drinking range: 2025 - 2045L&S(Sep 2019)