Gorgeous aromas of ripe strawberries with white truffles and roses. Medium-bodied with a very tight, focused palate of chewy yet polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish of berry, walnut, cherry and some chocolate. Serious
This is very spicy and rich with gorgeous ripe fruit and spices. Very aromatic. Full body, luscious and exotic flavors and a long and chewy finish. Great wine. Drink from 2024.
The 2016 Barolo Sori' Gepin is a powerhouse. A blast of dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice, lavender, cloves and leather hits the palate as this strapping, full-bodied Barolo shows off its assertive personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. It wil...
Tasted at the Pontet-Canet vertical in London, the 2005 Ch?teau Pontet-Canet has long been one of the stars of the vintage and this might well be the best of over a dozen showings of this wine. However, do not expect ostentation on the nose. This is 2005 ...
This is a dense, serious red with dried-strawberry, orange-peel and walnut character on the nose and palate. Full body and firm, chewy tannins that are polished and refined at the same time. This needs time to soften, but I like the sleek, linear path in ...
La Spinona's 2016 Barolo Bergera is an intense, driving wine. It offers up scents of crushed red berries, orange peel and spice, all in a mid-weight, transparent style that is hugely appealing. Time in the glass brings out floral accents as the wine st...