Villa Guelpa Sizzano 2018
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and five spice with supporting notes of dried herbs, rose petals, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, plum, star anise, and orange peel. 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 70% Nebbiolo and 30% Vespolina. $29 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Flavs Valpolicella Ripasso 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and five spice with supporting notes of dried fruits, mocha, and sour cherry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, cocoa, clove, graphite, and dried herbs. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Flavs Rosso IGP Veneto 2018
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of strawberry and red currant with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, cigar box, raspberry, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, wild berries, and hints of baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Di Meo Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2019
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers and peach with supporting notes of honeysuckle and pear. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apricot, white peach, blanched almonds, lemon curd, and bees wax. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet luxurious texture. $18 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Qunita do Vallado Prima White Douro 2020
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers and kumquat with supporting notes of quince, lemon curd, and sandalwood. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, pear, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with crisp citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Moscatel Gallego. Not your typical Mucat as it's very dry and wonderfully nuanced. $24.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Qunita do Vallado Rosé Douro 2020
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of violet and red plum with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red currant, mineral, and hints of cranberry. The finish is crisp and dry. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Touriga Nacional. $19.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Qunita do Vallado White Douro 2020
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of spring flowers and green melon with supporting notes of pear, mineral, and salt. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe melon, red apple, and hints of kumquat with wet river stones. The finish lingers. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $22.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
H - Vintage Longbottom Syrah Adelaide Hills 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of violet and raspberry with supporting notes of wet stones and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, pomegranate, baking spices, and black tea. The finish is tart with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $29.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
H - Vintage Longbottom Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills 2021
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit and lime with supporting notes of green tea, pineapple, and wild flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of green apple, lemon, quince, and bees wax. The finish is tart. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $29.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Henry's Drive - Vintage Longbottom Shriaz/Grenache/Mourvedre McLaren Vale 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and dried herbs with supporting notes of black tea, cassis, five spice, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, plum, mineral, and cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 60% Shriaz, 23% Grenache, and 17% Mourvedre. $49.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
