Surprising complexity from blackberry jam to rose potpourri, nutmeg to pepper, pine resin to mint, clove to cocoa. Soft and persuasive, intense, persistent finish. Fresh, with complex tannins.
This wine is a dead-ringer for great Old World Cabernet Franc. It is decidedly savory, showing aromas of truffles, as well as a mineral note reminiscent of wet gravel. It's a spicy and peppery red that supports itself against... Read More
Sourced from a picturesque, organic vineyard in the heart of Chianti's 'Golden Bowl' or the Conca d'Oro. The vines range between 300-400m above sea level, bringing a cooling aspect to their growing season that... Read More
This estate, with vineyards in the suburbs of Bordeaux, has produced an elegant wine. Black fruits, taut tannins and a hint of smokiness are integrated into a stylish structure. Drink the wine from 2024.
Made by the same team as at Château Pedesclaux, this Cru Bourgeois was promoted to Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in 2020, reflecting all the improvements at the property. The 2016 and the 2018 are on par for quality, but the... Read More
The vineyard is tended traditionally and with great care throughout the year (leafthinning, green harvests) in order to produce optimally ripe fruit that is expressive of this terroir. Château Plince produces a classic... Read More
This rustic blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Merlot comes from Umbria in central Italy. Defined by rich deep color, earthy complexity, dusty tannins and concentrated red-black fruits, this bold red is blessed with gravitas.... Read More
This site typically produces one of the more powerful, structured wines in the appellation, and the 2016 Mercurey 1er Cru Les Veleys from Domaine du Meix Foulot is no exception. Notes of ripe cherries, raw cocoa, espresso roast... Read More
Serra Sanguigna is the name of a prime zone in the interior of the Ciro appellation that is not only particularly beautiful but is responsible for producing classic wines of the appellation. The “Serra Sanguigna” is... Read More
The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Gallule, 100% Sangiovese from Castellina, is creamy, ample and expressive, with lovely textural depth and resonance. Dark red cherry, plum, mocha, spice and new leather all build in a super-expressive,... Read More
Rich and silky in texture, there's some lovely cinnamon and black pepper spice here, with lovely grip from the very fine tannins and good drive too. It's extremely precise, with every piece in its place, a considered and... Read More
The 2016 Viña Ardanza Reserva was produced with 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha that matured in used American oak barrels for three years, where it was hand-racked from barrel to barrel six times in the case of Tempranillo... Read More
From vines planted in the 1890s, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Mataro Oakley Road Vineyard has a gorgeous nose of raspberry preserves, kirsch and baked plums with hints of baking spices, tar and mossy bark. Medium... Read More
This St.-Julien is drinking beautifully at the moment. Beautifully pronounced and complex on the nose, with soft dried flowers and burnished red currants, accented with gravel and tobacco throughout the palate. Softened tannins... Read More
The light and classical 2016 Reserva was produced with 100% Tempranillo from Rioja Alta. It fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and matured in used French and American oak barrels for 24 months. It has notes of... Read More
Strawberry in hue and in flavor, too, it's hard not to emit a grunt of pleasure upon first smelling and tasting this wine. It's light, bright and aromatic, bursting with plump red berries, orange peel, cumin, white pepper,... Read More