From a first growth site in the Yakima Valley, the 2017 Syrah Boushey was raised all in neutral oak and has already been bottled. This ruby/purple-hued effort gives up a juicy, almost carbonic bouquet of red and blue fruits, lavender,... Read More
A deep and really complex Echezeaux with a ton of forest berries, very polished tannins and wonderful sweetness that grows at the back of the palate. Very long and complex finish with a lot of herbal and mineral complexity. Very... Read More
The Bric Cenciurio 2017 Barolo Monrobiolo di Bussia shows a warm-vintage profile with ripe fruit and rich blackberry. Those bold berry tones are followed by spice, toasted aniseed, sweet oak and cedar. This is a bold expression... Read More
Quite floral aromas here with violets and red flowers on offer, as well as red currants, cherries and plums. The palate has a fresh, lithe and juicy feel with a succulent, juicy resolve. Drink or hold.
This is the real deal. It's a great reminder that blending gives you amazing polish and depth. The nose is pure with dark berries and plums with subtle oak spice and a sleek, silky palate. A blend of 50% Syrah, 20% Cabernet... Read More
Up with the top wines of the vintage, the 2017 Côte Rôtie Lancement has classic Lancement complexity with its vibrant black raspberry fruits and notes of spring flowers, bacon fat, sappy herbs, and toasted spices.... Read More
This is very structured and long with depth of fruit and an excellent framework of firm, tight tannins. It’s full-bodied and chewy with a flavorful finish. The tannins are very fine. Try after 2024.
A full-bodied Brunello with lots of plums and cherries, as well as orange-peel character. It’s creamy and round-textured. Soft and chewy tannins. Shows the warmth and ripeness of the 2017 vintage. Drink after 2023.... Read More
Nearly all Grenache from sandy soils and aged in three-year-old demi-muids, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape La Muse is aromatically charged, loaded with peppery dried spices and hints of garrigue and rose petals. Red and black cherries... Read More
Checking in as a final blend of 40% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Fenix reveals a saturated purple color as well as sexy notes of black cherries, currants, ground herbs, chocolate,... Read More
Incorporating 2% Viognier, the Syrah-dominated 2017 La Sangre De Jonata reveals a saturated purple color as well as a heavenly bouquet of cassis, blueberries, crushed violets, spring flowers, and ground pepper. Full-bodied, concentrated,... Read More
