Wine Reviews


    Umani Ronchi Jorio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2022

  • Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, black plum, and anise with supporting notes of forest floor, five spice, and dried herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant, boysenberry, balsamic, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a succulent texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars - 91 points

    • Maculan Pino & Toi IGP Veneto 2023

  • Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of apricot stone, spring flowers, and yellow plum with supporting notes of beeswax and Asian pear. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of chamomile, green apple, white peach, lemongrass, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a unique blend of Friulano (60%), Pinot Bianco (25%) and Pinot Grigio (15%). $14.99 – 4 Stars - 91 points

    • Mary Taylor Frizzante — Sofia Brescia IGP Veneto NV

  • Brilliant, light straw color with medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of Asian pear, blanched almonds, and grass with supporting notes of citrus zest and mineral. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of jasmine, green apple, and red grapefruit. The finish lingers. Light to medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 60% Glera and 40% Garganega. $14 – 4 Stars - 90 points

    • Croce Di Mezzo Molino Rosso di Montalcino 2022

  • Brilliant, medium ruby/scarlet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, earth, and licorice with supporting notes of leather, dried herbs, five spice, and hints of campfire. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, black tea, clove, and subtle cranberry notes. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $29.99 – 4 Stars/92 points Stars - 92 points

    • Maschio Zero Sparkling Italy NV

  • Brilliant, medium golden color with medium bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of pear cider and lemon curd with supporting notes of tropical flowers. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a green apple-driven core with flavors of tart, passion fruit, and star fruit. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars/90 points Stars - 90 points

    • Cesarini Sforza Brut Trento NV

  • Brilliant, pale golden color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is complex and delicate, offering scents of Meyer lemon, white flowers, and slate with supporting notes of peach stone and brioche. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a citrus- and stone-driven core with flavors of white peach, green apple skins, lemon curd, and minerals, and accents of orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. Aged on its lees for a minimum of two years. $27.99 – 4 Stars/92 points Stars - 92 points

    • Monchiero Carbone ReCit Arneis Roero DOCG 2023

  • Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of Asian pear, green melon, and salt with supporting notes of apricot stone, bees wax, and blanched almonds. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, apple, star fruit, and peach. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $15.95 – 4 Stars/92 points Stars - 92 points

    • Tenuta Ghiaccio Forte Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2024

  • Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of strawberry, red cherry, and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of boysenberry, dried herbs, and violet, with hints of pomegranate, and rosemary. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, and elderberry, with accents of cranberry, and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $21.99 – 4 Stars - 93 points

    • Corte Giacobbe Ronca-Monte Calvarina Soave 2023

  • Brilliant, light green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of Meyer lemon, honeysuckle, and jasmine with supporting notes of chamomile, apricot stone, slate, and lemon curd. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of guava, pear, quince, bees wax, and blanched almonds. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

    • Umani Ronchi Villa Bianchi Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2023

  • Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of honeysuckle and apricot stone with supporting notes of green tea, jasmine, and lemongrass. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of kiwi, kumquat, slate, bees wax, citrus zest, and blanched almonds. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $14 – 4 Stars - 91 points

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