2018 Viberti Barbera D’Alba Superiore Bricco Airoli 2018 Viberti Barbera D’Alba Superiore Bricco Airoli Cherry and almond flavors abound in this bright, clean, pleasant 2018 bouquet. It is well-balanced on the palate with a great acidity that is supported by the alcohol content. An ideal pairing with many Mediterranean dishes and spicy Asian cuisine. Bricco [...]
2017 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2017 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne Barolo Le Vigne is always a wine of great structure, depth and longevity. 2017 brings this character even more to the fore. The 2017 Le Vigne is brooding, coiled and restrained, needing several years of patience to reach its peak. The nose slowly [...]
2018
2018 Brancaia Il Blu 2018 Brancaia Il Blu Brancaia’s 2018 Il Blu is stellar. Dark, layered and enveloping, the 2018 is wonderfully expressive from the outset. Black cherry, mocha, espresso, licorice, cloves and new leather fill out the layers effortlessly. The 2018 balances power with energy, all with plenty of the style that has long [...]
2019 Le Chiuse Rosso Di Montalcino 2019 Le Chiuse Rosso Di Montalcino This 2019 wine has a shining, clear appearance and is ruby red in colour. It has a good fragrance and intensity with the recognisable scent of small fresh fruits. To the taste, the wine is dry with a good persistence. Le Chiuse Le [...]
The wines of Chateau de sales possess the characteristics of their terroir: fruitness suppleness roundness fleshness good structure on the palate and for these qualities they are amongst the finest wines of the Pomerol appellation.
2012 Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2012 Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Intense, vivid ruby–red color with aromas of red and black berries, maraschino cherry and eucalyptus. The aromas repeat on the palate with added hints of liquorice and tobacco. Tannins are firm and tightly woven and the juicy fruit is [...]
2017 Chalk Hill Estate Red 2017 Chalk Hill Estate Red Hints at the aromas and flavors with its alluring dark red color with purple highlights. Warm cherry pie, molasses and aromatic cloves fill the glass. Hints of vanilla and oak mingle in the background. On the palate, bright cherry, oriental spice and subtle baking spices [...]
2014 Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion 2014 Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion Finesse and freshness linger long on the palate of this 2014 wine, finishing with exquisite balance. Then comes the Merlot, round and pure with a chiselled texture. Ausone Ausone takes its name from the Roman poet Ausonius who owned over 100 acres of vineyard around [...]
2016 Baron De Brane Margaux 375ML 2016 Baron De Brane Margaux 375ML A tight and focused 2016 red with red currant and berry character. Medium to full body, soft tannins and a straightforward finish. Second wine of Brane. Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending [...]
2015 Byron Pinot Noir Nielson Vineyard 2015 Byron Pinot Noir Nielson Vineyard – This 2015 wine is a combination of Dijon and heritage clones planted in sandy soils on Byron’s estate Nielson Vineyard. The site’s location at the warmer, east end of the Santa Maria Valley accounts for the dark color and ripe flavor profile. [...]
Coppo Barbera D’Asti Pomorosso Coppo Barbera D’Asti Pomorosso Opening a bit tight, but slowly developing black currant, cherry, raspberry and hay notes. This wine from Italy is bright and full supported by this beautiful perfectly managed acidity. Long on cherry and smooth tannins. Pomorosso can be considered Coppo’s landmark. It’s a cornerstone of Barbera’s history, a [...]
2010 Chateau Meyney Saint-Estephe 2010 Chateau Meyney Saint-Estephe Chateau Meyney’s vineyard is planted of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot, on a perfectly-drained gravel soil that provides ideal conditions for grapes ripening. This unusually high share of Petit Verdot explains a particular trait of the wines, which regularly show notes of leather [...]
2018
2019 Quintessa Red 2019 Quintessa Red The 2019 Quintessa is eloquent in its message. The wine is powerfully structured, with an elegance to its tannins, and notable layers of complexity that reveal themselves as the wine opens in the glass and as it ages in the bottle. The aroma begins with lovely black cherry and [...]
2020 Shiloh Privilege 2020 Shiloh Privilege Notes of ripe plum, blueberry, dried raisins, sweet tobacco, coffee and cream soda on the nose. Palate is a bit earthier than the nose implies and can really taste those French oak barrels. Medium body, dry, medium plus to high tannins and medium acidity. Interesting blend with a medium [...]
2018 Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay Chassagne-Montrachet Les 2018 Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay Chassagne-Montrachet Les This 2018 wine is textured, shot through with minerality and ripe fruits. Toast and spice give extra richness and soften the still-young acidity. The wine is still maturing, so wait to drink until 2023. Taub Family Taub Family Selections represents a portfolio of fine wines [...]
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2018 Dusted Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Dusted Valley Cabernet Sauvignon This is just a spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley! This medium bodied wine is both lithe and expressive, with embracing tannins wrapping gently around a focused core of dried herb-accented black cherry and licorice flavors, dancing with finesse on the finish. Dusted Valley [...]
2017 Round Pond Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2017 Round Pond Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Napa Valley, California. This flagship Estate Cabernet Sauvignon evolves in the glass with alluring aromas of ripe blueberries, black cherry, star anise, baking spices, and minerality reflective of our infamous “Rutherford Dust.” Elegant and dark, this wine gracefully dances across the palate with [...]
2013 Cordero Di Montezemolo Barolo Bricco Gattera 1.50L 2013 Cordero Di Montezemolo Barolo Bricco Gattera 1.50L Barolo is a delicious red wine from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. It is made strictly from Nebbiolo grapes. Aromatic with rich tannins and characteristics of old oak, these wines are considered by most to be some Italy’s [...]
2019 Buehler Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2019 Buehler Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate The aromas hint at black fruit: ripe black cherries and black plums. Enticing barrel qualities of cola and spice complement the fruit aromas. On the palate, the 2019 wine shows layers of deeply extracted flavors that only mature hillside vineyards can render. The [...]
2018 Walt Pinot Noir La Brisa 2018 Walt Pinot Noir La Brisa Vibrant ruby red in color, the La Brisa Pinot Noir is earthy, with notes of forest floor, ripe red fruit, raspberry pie, red cherry. Notes of barrel toast linger on the palate. The texture is rich, flavorful, and plush, with beautiful soft tannin [...]
2009 Chateau Brane-Cantenac Margaux 2EME Grand Cru Classe 2009 Chateau Brane-Cantenac Margaux 2EME Grand Cru Classe Remarkable intensity on the nose, with rare notes of apricot, pineapple and peach. Hints of white pepper and red fruits reveal themselves on the second nose. The attack is round with very elegant tannins. The red wine is wonderfully [...]
C.C. Ranch has a unique combination of floral and fruit. The plush black cherry flavors offer a nice sweetness to this wine enhanced by the floral characteristics that naturally come from the vineyard. The distinctive “Rutherford Dust” combined with the spice and toast from the oak deepens the wine’s flavor and complexity. Smooth and rich [...]
2020 Cline Cellars Pinot Noir Fog Swept 2020 Cline Cellars Pinot Noir Fog Swept; Sonoma County, California Winemaker Notes; The 2020 Cline Pinot Noir has sumptuous flavors of raspberry, lilacs, and dark chocolate, with subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak. This wine makes an ideal companion to foods like lamb, braised meats, or duck. [...]
Tasting notes : The particular mineral component of the Bussia terroir gives the wine great structure and intense color clean and enveloping tannins with a long and consistent a ertaste. On the nose the scents of red fruits such as raspberry and very ripe pomegranate blend well with spicy and balsamic notes.