{"title":"James Suckling’s 2026 Top 100","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" class=\"animating\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"animating\"\u003eA selection of 10 wines from James Suckling’s 2026 Top 100.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" class=\"pending\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"platt-vineyard-reserve-chardonnay-2023","title":"Platt Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2023","description":"","brand":"Platt Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41814362980432,"sku":null,"price":1980.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/PlattVineyardReserveChardonnay2023.png?v=1764327951"},{"product_id":"raen-royal-st-robert-cuvee-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Raen Royal St. Robert Cuvee Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFounded in 2013 by brothers Carlo and Dante Mondavi, raen crafts this Sonoma Coast cuvée from cool, fog-swept coastal vineyards, honoring their grandfather Robert with meticulous, terroir-focused winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe nose opens with opulent rose petals, wild strawberry and savory herbs, layered with red cherry and blood orange marmalade. \u003cstrong\u003eVinous notes, \"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edeeply pitched spice notes, blood orange, new leather, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco meld into a core of sweet red cherry fruit,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e closing on a long, youthful, spice-lifted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 pts - James Suckling | 95 pts - Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raen Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42765730807888,"sku":null,"price":645.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Raen_Royal_St._Robert_Cuvee_Pinot_Noir_2024.webp?v=1783394286"},{"product_id":"robert-weil-kiedrich-grafenberg-riesling-grosses-gewachs-2023","title":"Robert Weil Kiedrich Grafenberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\"This pumps up the volume and cranks up the AC at the same time. The expansive aromas of yellow and white fruit, mandarin oranges and delicate notes of baking spices pull you into this complex and concentrated dry riesling,\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enotes James Suckling on the 2023 vintage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eGrown on Kiedrich Gräfenberg's steep, phyllite-slate slopes, this 100% Riesling from organically farmed vines is bone-dry and fermented to full ripeness before extended lees contact builds textural depth. Terrific stony acidity meets fine tannins and a super-long, zesty finish — a precise, powerful expression from Robert Weil's flagship site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStyle: Full-bodied, dry and mineral-driven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTasting notes: Yellow fruit, mandarin, baking spice, stony citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 pts — James Suckling, 97 pts — Wine Advocate, Vinous — 98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Robert Weil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42850309111888,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Robert_Weil_Kiedrich_Grafenberg_Riesling_Grosses_Gew_chs_2022.webp?v=1786894935"},{"product_id":"torbreck-descendant-2023","title":"Torbreck Descendant 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTorbreck Descendant 2020 - A Legendary Expression of Barossa Valley Shiraz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from low-yielding old vines in the Barossa Valley's Western Ranges, the Torbreck Descendant 2020 represents the pinnacle of South Australian Shiraz. This single-vineyard cuvée blends the power of Barossa with the mineral elegance of Eden Valley, creating a wine of extraordinary depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma: Intense blackberry and blueberry compote aromas with nuances of milk chocolate and graphite minerality from Eden Valley's granite soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: Full-bodied yet silky, with plush dark fruits and velvety Shiraz tannins in perfect harmony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring: Approachable now but will reach peak complexity between 2024-2035\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage Character\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtreme 2020 growing season produced small yields of concentrated berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEden Valley fruit contributes freshness and mineral structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarossa old vines provide depth and intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairings: Perfect with grilled ribeye, Texas BBQ, or Chinese char siu pork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare gem that captures the essence of Barossa terroir, this limited-production Shiraz offers collectors an unforgettable tasting experience that will evolve magnificently for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torbreck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43005728292944,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/TorbreckTheDescendant2020.jpg?v=1742978357"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-chateauneuf-du-pape-2023","title":"Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perfume is spectacular with rose petal, cinnamon, raspberry and blueberry yet always so subtle. It's medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a seamless texture. It's 14% alcohol. The counoise whole cluster is opening up this wine with 10% counoise, 30% mourvedre, 30% grenache, 5% syrah, 5% cinsault, 10% other reds and 10% whites. The roussanne is fermented with mourvedre, the syrah with bourboulenc and the grenache with clairette. 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