2016 Quinta Do Crasto Touriga Franca 2016 Quinta Do Crasto Touriga Franca One of a series of single-varietal wines from this producer, this wine celebrates one of the essential grapes of the Douro region. It is a balanced, rich, black-fruit dominated, while also succulent wine. Generous tannins have been softened by the wood aging into [...]
San Valentino has always aimed at the quality of its products and today produces excellent and completely organic wines.
2016 Hanzell Chardonnay 2016 Hanzell Chardonnay Lovely high-toned aromas of honeysuckle and lemon blossoms combined with green pear, golden delicious apple, tangerine, guava and a flinty mineral quality exhibit chardonnay at its finest. The broad flavors of yellow pear, guava, lemon verbena, orange curd and lime zest are generous and satisfying. Bright acidity gives focus [...]
Varietals : Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon. Aging : 12-18 months in French oak barrels (1/3 new). Harvest : The 2016 climatic year was composed of two distinct parts. First a cool and wet spring with record rainfall (259 mm from April to June compared to 108 mm during the same period in 2015). A [...]
2016 Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva 2016 Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva; Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy Winemaker Notes; A broad yet restrained bouquet, in which the fruit (fresh plums) is dappled with floral tones of violets, sylvan ones of ferns, bark and humus, and underlying hints of iodine. The overall sensation is one of [...]
2016 Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino 2016 Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy Winemaker Notes; Intense ruby color. A bouquet that is penetrating, quite ample, and complex, with violets, raspberries and pomegranates. The palate is warm, dry, and rich, with nice balance. Pair with red meats, pasta with meat sauces, legume-based soups, and aged cheeses. [...]
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2016 Argiano Suolo 2016 Argiano Suolo; Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy 98 points Wine Enthusiast; Made with vines that average 55 years old, this fragrant, single-vineyard Brunello boasts aromas of violet, menthol, wild berry and spice. Loaded with class and finesse, the delicious, full-bodied palate features Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, blood orange, licorice and a hint [...]
2016 Cypres De Climens Barsac 2016 Cypres De Climens Barsac The sweet white young are delicious, they are slightly jammy but still retain acidity. With age they evolve on more concentrated aromas, such as the bitter orange confit and small notes of salted butter caramel. In the main aromatic field of soft and sweet Bordeaux [...]
2016 Chateau Sociando-Mallet Haut-Medoc 375ml 2016 Chateau Sociando-Mallet Haut-Medoc 375ml The palate is medium-bodied with juicy ripe tannin that almost disguise the firm structure underneath. I admire the completeness of this Sociando-Mallet, the neatly embroidered new oak and the freshness on the finish. The 2015 Sociando-Mallet did not fire on all cylinders last year, but [...]
2016 Lamole Di Lamole Chianti Classico Gran Selezione V 2016 Lamole Di Lamole Chianti Classico Gran Selezione V Outstanding structure and soft texture set in a rich aromatic array of fruit and sweet spice make this 2016 vintage wine a wonderful accompaniment for flavoursome meat-based dishes, such as game and spicy or aromatic herb based [...]
2016 Tenuta Torcalvano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2016 Tenuta Torcalvano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Moist underbrush, leather, violet and camphor aromas come together on this linear red. The racy palate is rather lean, suggesting sour cherry, licorice, espresso and gamy notes alongside grainy tannins that dry out the somewhat astringent finish. Sangiovese Sangiovese (or Nielluccio [...]
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2016 Sanford Chardonnay 2016 Sanford Chardonnay Jasmine and crème brûlée jump out of the glass while the bright and saline palate is balanced very well with richness on an elegant finish. Whole cluster pressing and barrel fermentation in French oak showcase this singular site. This classic, cool climate Chardonnay can pair with a wide range [...]
2016 Chateau d’Armailhac Pauillac 2016 Chateau d’Armailhac Pauillac Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot James Suckling (95/100) This is a really driven d’Armailhac showing blackcurrants and fruit tea with hints of bark on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, very firm and structured with a long and powerful finish. Direct [...]
2016 Louis Latour Corton-Perrieres 2016 Louis Latour Corton-Perrieres James Suckling (96/100) Very complex nose with black fruits, as well as spicy, earthy and animal notes. In spite of the power and concentration, the wine is still sleek and racy. Breathtaking finish! Think long term. This will gain so much through two or three years of [...]
2016 Pecchenino Dogliani Superiore Bricco Botti 2016 Pecchenino Dogliani Superiore Bricco Botti Deep ruby red. Bouquet of intense mature fruit with notes of currant, raspberry and blackberry with hints of violet. The flavor is rich but balanced with notable soft tannins and good acidity; great persistence. Pairs well with red meats, braises and goat or [...]
2016 Castello Banfi Cum Laude 2016 Castello Banfi Cum Laude Ruby red, intense and very deep. Full bouquet, with aromas of blackberries and plums, complemented by licorice, black olives, and pipe-tobacco notes. Full-bodied, with supple tannins. Perfect with bean soups, grilled meat and aged cheese. Wine Spectator (94/100) A fruity style that’s beginning to mellow, [...]
Cabernet Franc
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Robert Parker: 97pts, James Suckling: 96pts, Wine Spectator 95pts
A deep ruby red color with a combination of dried earth and musky roses with penetrating spice aromas on the nose. Shows a refined and silken texture and remains fresh and lively across the palate with intensity of fruit. Intriguing balanced and complex it is a great picture of the finesse and intensity of Pinot [...]
Bordeaux Red Blends
3cs Available Stéphane Derenoncourt Winemaking; 98 Point Vintage, Vinous Media
Aromas of freshly cut nectarine lemongrass and broken quartz with notes of firm white peach with subtle yet prevalent elements of French oak. The palate is vibrant—nearly electric—up front providing glimpses of Kaffir and Key lime with aspects of roasted Meyer lemon. The mid‐body of the wine continues to develop with citrus and restrained stone [...]
2016 Bodegas Ateca Calatayud Garnacha Armas Old Vines 2016 Bodegas Ateca Calatayud Garnacha Armas Old Vines While once being the 2nd most planted grape in the world, Grenache’s popularity has faltered. However, its ability to produce delicious wines has not. Grenache is known for its candied red fruit flavors complemented by dollops of cinnamon and [...]
2016 Caparzo Brunello 93pts Vinous Arrival march Caparzo is one of two properties in Montalcino owned by the beautiful and charming Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini. The other property is Altesino. This wine, the Caparzo 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is a very classic interpretation that delivers the goods without any distracting bells or whistles. The wine opens [...]
2016 Chateau Leconte Marquey Saint Emilion 2016 Chateau Leconte Marquey Saint Emilion Located in the village of Saint-Hippolyte, the Chateau Leconte Marquey is a small estate of just 14.5 hectares. This wine is assembled from 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the components see 12-15 months in oak barrels. Merlot provides flavors [...]
75% Corvina 20% Rondinella 5% Molinara Tasting Notes: On the nose the typical notes of raisined fruit and cherry flavors are dominant. Mild hints of vanilla and spice are present as well. Elegant and warm with a velvety mouthfeel. Incredibly long persistent finish that lingers on the palate. Amarone ages gracefully for upwards of 10 [...]