Eden Dale Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of forest floor, hibiscus flower, rose petals, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, pomegranate, violet, and hints of smoked bacon. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins with subtle pepper notes. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. Ideally proportioned and thanks to the bottle age it's at optimum drinking now. $50 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Eden Dale Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2019
Brilliant, pale gold color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of spring flowers, citrus zest, and bread dough with supporting notes of wet stones and bees wax. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, lemon curd, and blanched almonds. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $45 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Chateau la Coustarelle Tradition Cahors 2015
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and graphite with supporting notes of forest floor, bramble, mineral, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, truffle, and cassis. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 80% Malbec and 20% Merlot. $13 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Monte Antico Rosso IGT Toscano 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of black cherry and anise with supporting notes of leather, mineral, and espresso. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, violet, and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. $12 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Viberti La Gemella Barbera d'Alba DOCG 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, violet, and wild berries with supporting notes of mineral, forest floor, clove, and leather. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, truffle, and blueberry. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Farnese Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, plum, and mineral with supporting notes of blackberry, black tea, and dried herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of mulberry, boysenberry, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. Made with 100% Montepulciano and now it is smartly offered with a screw-top closure. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Inama Soave Classico 2020
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers and green melon with supporting notes of kiwi, fresh herbs, mineral, and orange peel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, pear, and blanched almonds. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. If you are seeking a white with guts while being nimble and refreshing this is your wine – 100% Garganega. $18 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Giuliano Rosati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of black tea, plum, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, earth, baking spices, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe, yet firm classic Montepulciano tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $9.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Kopke 10 Years Old White Port Oporto
Brilliant, medium amber color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of baked apple and sultanas with supporting notes of brown baking spices, wild flower honey, and quince paste. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of fancy fruitcake, orange peel, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. $39.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Kopke White Colheita Port Oporto 2010
Brilliant, light golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of roasted tropical fruits and orange peel with supporting notes of kumquat, honey, and bees wax. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of dried apricot, baked peach, lychee, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $29.99 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
