The 2016 Cepparello is dense, dark and also very closed in on itself. Those qualities bode well for the future, but readers will have to be patient, as the 2016 is going to need at least a few years to come into its own. Black cherry, plum, lavender, spic...
The 2018 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) is a gorgeous appellation-level wine. Bright and finely cut, the 2018 is a white of energy and cut, both of which come through loud and clear. Lemon peel, mint, almonds, white flowers and crushed rocks are all beautifull...
Dried blueberries and redcurrants on the nose with a raisiny edge. Medium-bodied with grainy, spice-coated tannins that pull on the fruit at the end. Very aglianico! Should broaden out with another year or two in bottle. Try from 2023.
A harmonious, medium- to full-bodied red, with sculpted tannins that are silky and well-meshed with flavors of ripe cherry and raspberry fruit, ground cardamom and white pepper, tea rose and mineral. Drink now through 2029.
The 2017 Aglianico del Vulture is dark and brooding, slowly evolving in the glass with a complex blend of musty black currants, dried cherries, cinnamon, cloves and a dusting of cocoa. This is racy and sleek with depths of ripe red berry fruit. Saline ...