2017 and 2018 were very different years in the Duero, but at Abadía Retuerta, the killer frost from 2017 barely touched the vines. The 2017 Selección Especial is concentrated from the low yields and ripe from the... Read More

Opening to a dark color and robust consistency, the Poderi Aldo Conterno 2017 Barolo Bussia Romirasco is perhaps the most powerful of the four new releases reviewed here. Wearing broad shoulders and sporting a heavy gait over... Read More

VINES CLOSE TO THE SEA IN VIEW OF THE MONTMELL MOUNTAINS

Varieties: 100% Sumoll from the Baix Penedès and Alt Camp counties of the Tarragona region

Terrain: Poor, clay and some calcareous soils at an altitude of between... Read More

The Montepulciano Rosso takes on the darker side of fruits, both red and black. The wine will spend 25 days on the skins in large (25hL) botti .With time in bottle (usually held back for at least four years at the estate) this... Read More

You can tell that this is ripe with so much plum and peach character, yet it remains fresh and vivid. Medium to full body with ripe and round tannins and a savory undertone. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot. So... Read More

As you drive downhill from the hamlet of Montalcino on its north side, you pass the Canalicchio di Sopra winery, which is located in a shallow, sun-lit basin of vines. This estate is meticulous and studied in its winemaking philosophy,... Read More

The Caro Maestro from Fina Vini combines the power of Malbec with the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon for an unmatched tasting experience.

Enjoy it with juicy beef steaks or game dishes and experience how the flavors harmoniously... Read More

This is one of my all-time favorite Brunellos, and although personal tastes are fluid and may change from time to time, there is something timeless and solid about this wine. It's like a touchstone. The Casanova di Neri 2017... Read More

Aromas of scorched underbrush, menthol, toasted notes and coffee bean form the nose, while a whiff of violet appears in the background. On the dense, full-bodied palate, dusty, drying tannins accompany prune steeped in spirits,... Read More

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant black cherries, warm cassis, chocolate pie and blackberry preserves notes plus nuances of wild sage, forest... Read More

The 2017 Latour is a blend of 92.1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.8% Merlot and 0.1% Petit Verdot with 13.3% alcohol and an IPT of 66. Deep garnet-purple in color, it starts off a little broody before exploding from the glass with powerful... Read More

This wine is crisp, fruity and zesty, with a mineral texture. Its herbal character dominates, bringing in green fruits and a beautiful grassy character.

Appearance: This wine typically has a ruby red color that can sometimes show garnet reflections.
Taste and aroma: Tasting notes often describe a pleasant, fruity character with notes of cherry and raspberry, along with earthy,... Read More

Aromas tart citrus and lots of grapefruit with some orchard fruit, toast and crushed mineral
Tasting Notes “The Contratto 2017 Alta Langa Metodo Classico Rosé Pas Dosé For England opens to a pale cranberry-pink... Read More

'“This is dark, sultry and almost animalistic in nature, as crushed fall leaves and earth tones open the experience, giving way to masses of macerated black cherries, cedar shavings, spiced cookies and a lifting hint... Read More

Roulot's only premier cru bottling of red grapes, the Auxey is perfect for those who enjoy an ethereal, mineral-driven style of Pinot Noir. The nose presents a harmonious medley of dark berries and spice, while the palate... Read More