The 2019 Chateauneuf Du Pape from Laurent is the usual blend of 82% Grenache and the rest nearly equal parts Syrah, Mourvedre, Vaccarese, and Counoise that was brought up all in concrete tank. It shows the sunny, spicy, Provencal style of the vintage beau...
Tasted out of bottle, the 2019 Chateauneuf Du Pape is a stunning example of this estate as well as the vintage. Gorgeous kirsch, flowery incense, spice box, and garrigue-like notes define the nose, and it hits the palate with classic Clos des Papes elegan...
This is one of my sweetheart wines from Montalcino. The Casanova di Neri 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova offers a long list of aromas on an ever-shifting and fluid bouquet. You get bright cherry, rose potpourri, black truffle, caramel, butterscot...
A seductive array of wild strawberries and black cherries combine with autumnal spices, frankincense and minty herbs as the 2019 Etna Rosso Santo Spirito comes to life in the glass. I've never witnessed such a blending of rich, primary, ripe red fruits an...
The 2021 Tre, a blend from estate vineyards in both Chianti Classico and Maremma, is a juicy, mouthfilling wine to enjoy over the next few years. Succulent dark fruit, mocha, spice and new leather are nicely pushed forward. This racy red is an absolute...