2010 Le Ragose - Amarone della Valpolicella

2019 Allegrini - Veronese Rosso IGT La Grola

The 2019 La Grola keeps me returning to the glass to take in its darkly alluring blend of steeped cherries and plums complemented by sage and clove nuances. This is silky-smooth and potent, with a wave of ripe red fruits and spices that drench the pala...

2019 Bogle - Zinfandel Blend Sonoma Phantom

2011 Bertani - Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico

Density and dryness that really comes together here, after almost 10 years in bottle. It’s very deep and vertical on the palate. Very pure and beautiful crushed cherries, dried flowers, carbon and pumice. Wonderful all round. Drink or hold.

2021 Ridge - Alexander Valley Geyserville Red

The 2021 Geyserville hits the palate with a burst of dark red/purplish fruit, sweet spice, lavender, chocolate, dried herbs and American oak. I would be in no rush to open the 2021, as it is clearly an infant at this stage. The blend is 76% Zinfandel, ...