Wine Reviews

Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and forest floor with supporting notes of black tea and rose petals. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, dried herbs, and black cherry. The finish is long and lingering with chalky tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. This barrique aged Barolo drinks well today (when decanted) with peak maturity 2023-2026. $38 – 4 Stars - 91 points

Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and forest floor with supporting notes of raspberry and leather. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, pomegranate, mineral, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty yet vibrant texture. A beautiful example of the local Ciliegiolo grape. $35 – 4 Stars - 93 points

Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of citrus zest, white peach, and grapefruit with supporting notes of green apple, acacia, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruit and citrus-driven core with flavors of quince and green apple. The finish is crisp with lingering mineral accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Wonderfully complex and pleasing pairing well with a wide range of dishes. $14 – 4 Stars - 91 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and earth with supporting notes of fig, cedar, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, dried herbs, mineral, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars - 92 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black cherry and cocoa with supporting notes of black pepper, plum, and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, five spice, oak, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Carignan. $17.99 – 4 Stars - 91 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and five spice with supporting notes of black tea, earth, and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, forest floor, oak, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. $25 – 4 Stars - 90 points

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Brilliant, light salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of kumquat and nectarine with supporting notes of wet stones, pomegranate, and sultanas. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe apricot, orange peel, and mineral. The finish is tart and refreshing with sour red berry notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 76% Grenache, 19% Mourvédre, and 5% Counoise. $25 – 4 Stars - 93 points

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Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of grapefruit and persimmon with supporting notes of wet stones, lemon curd, and guava. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, pear, and citrus zest. The finish is crisp with lingering citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture while offering bright, ripe fruit. $26 – 4 Stars - 93 points

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Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and five spice with supporting notes of cranberry and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe and sour cherry, dried mushrooms, oak, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $62 – 4 Stars - 92 points

Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of tropical fruit and wet stones with supporting notes of citrus zest and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of red apple, pear, and kiwi. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $50 – 4 Stars - 90 points