A pure and rather pinot-esque bobal that delivers excellent drinkability and delineated aromas of red flowers, stones, raspberries and potpourri. A hint of grilled thyme and Mediterranean herbs. Textured and pure on the palate... Read More
Fresh and ripe brambly fruit with some grilled herbs, stones and racy red berries. Textured and mineral on the pure, bright and linear palate with flower and fruit notes coming through. A very engaging garnacha that I would drink... Read More
In 2001 the Álvarez family, owners of the famed Vega Sicilia Unico, created Pintia, their newest project located just down the Duero river in Toro. One can esily see the care and attention to detail in the crafting Pintia,... Read More
Rocking aromatics of spiced cherries, spring flowers, forest floor, and sagebrush all emerge from the 2020 Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vineyard, a pure, medium-bodied, elegant, gorgeous, balanced Pinot Noir from a cooler valley floor... Read More
The 2019 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County brings more up-front fruit, with lots of ripe framboise and strawberry notes as well as flowers and spice. Pure, up-front, wonderfully balanced, and elegant on the palate, it has nicely... Read More
Aromas of ripe blackcurrants, stewed cherries, chocolate, charred bark and dried herbs. It’s full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins. Ripe, rounded finish, yet reserved and tight. Nicely bitter at the end. Drink or hold.... Read More
The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has closed down a touch on the nose, eventually revealing red fruit, violet petals and a light oyster shell note. Fine delineation and superb focus. The palate is detailed and precise, just a faint... Read More
Deep cherry red to the eye, this wine has aromas of blackberry, Luxardo cherry, and cinnamon stick. Baking-spice notes open on the palate, joined by flavors of red and black berries, mocha and black-olive paste. Slightly grippy... Read More
A beautiful blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Nebbiolo aged at least 18 months (8 months in barrel). This 10 year old wine still has great freshness, demonstrating the ageworthiness of these delicately-tended grapes. Notes... Read More
A solid and toned 2017 with firm, polished tannins that frame this large-bodied Brunello in an attractive way. Dark berries, walnuts, black earth and mushrooms. Flavorful finish. Well done for the vintage, but needs two or three... Read More
Attractive and fruity nose of red berries, plums and strawberries that follow through to a medium-bodied palate that’s full of crunch and firmness. Elegant, juicy and effortlessly drinkable now.