Bright red. Red cherry and flowers on the perfumed nose; much more fragrant than the 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Then fresh and juicy, with bright red fruit repeating in the mouth. Finishes long and savory, showcasing notable purity. Outstanding cool-cl...
The fresh and lively flavors of green apple, Meyer lemon and lime sherbet show good intensity, matched by refreshing acidity.
The light pink/salmon hued 2019 Loubi? Ros? from Mourchon a beautiful village not far from Gigondas and is a blend of Grenache and Syrah. It offers a beautiful bouquet of ripe peach, tangerines, and strawberries to go with a juicy, medium-bodied style on ...
2010 was a great vintage in Rioja in general and seems to be exceptional here, with a 2010 Viña Ardanza Selecci?n Especial (what used to be Reserva Especial) that can challenge any of the recent vintages and hopefully can develop in bottle to reach...
Round and fruity, boasting cherry, boysenberry, pomegranate and sanguine flavors. Quickly gives way to dusty tannins and a long, fruit-filled aftertaste. Shows lovely freshness. Give this a year or two to integrate. Sangioveto, Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo. Be...
An intense, vibrant red marked by haunting scents of violet, black cherry, blackberry, wild rosemary, eucalyptus and iron. Supple and open, yet with solid structure underneath. This wine's precision balance renders it approachable now, yet this will be be...
The 2017 I Sodi di San Niccolo is supple, radiant and inviting, almost uncharacteristically so for a young vintage of this typically potent, brooding wine. That makes the 2017 an ideal vintage for readers who want to explore I Sodi, one of the most under ...