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Capanna 2013 Brunello di Montalcino
$69.99Tuscany Italy
James Suckling 95 Rating
Blackberry and cherry aromas with some bark and black tea character. Full body, soild and powerful with a chewy and linear tannin backbone and a fresh finish. Drink in 2022. SP44-1 -
Chapelle St. Theodoric 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Guigasse
$99.99Southern Rhone Valley France
Wine Advocate 95-97 Rating
Scents of roses, garrigue and blackberries mark the nose of the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape La Guigasse, still aging in demi-muids at the time of my visit. It's one of those special wines that manages to be full-bodied and concentrated, yet also pillowy-soft, nearly ethereal in the mouth. A bit more tannic and stern on the finish than the 2020 Le Grand Pin, it finishes long, with a lingering note of licorice. 100% Grenache. R18-2 -
Paul Hobbs 2020 George Menini Estate Chardonnay
$79.99Russian River Valley
Jeb Dunnuck 95 Rating
The 2020 Chardonnay George Menini Estate is lifted with fresh tarragon, flint, and candied green apple. The palate is all about its chalky mineral texture and vibrant energy. Not to confuse this with losing balance or feeling underripe, it has plenty of fruit, with lemon confit, fresh green apple, and a touch of warming baking spice. Allow another year or two in cellar and drink 2023-2034. R34-4 -
St. Innocent 2018 Freedom Hill Chardonnay
$32.99Willamette Valley Oregon
James Suckling 92 Rating
Aromas of thyme, peach and lemon curd. Medium-to full-bodied with zesty acidity and drive. Very bright. Refreshing finish. Light phenolic texture pulls it forward. Drink now. -
Campo del Drago 2015 Brunello di Montalcino
$149.99Tuscany Italy
James Suckling 98 Rating
This is the best Campo del Drago I have ever had. It really shows the unique character of the elevated single vineyard of 1.5 hectares. Black cherries and flowers with hints of sandalwood and tree bark. Always pure and beautiful. Medium to full body. Ultra-fine tannins. Lightly salty character to the cherry and berry flavors. Extremely long and beautiful. Drink after 2021. SP47-2 -
Camigliano 2010 Gualto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
$99.99Tuscany Italy
Wine Spectator 96 Rating
A fluid, expressive style, full of cherry, plum, truffle, eucalyptus and tobacco flavors. Fine balance and a lively structure keep this focused and long on the finish. Decant now or cellar another year or two. Best from 2018 through 2032. R3-3 -
Bydand 2018 Red Blend
$79.99Coombsville Napa Valley California
Wine Spectator 92 Rating
Alluring, with dark plum, blueberry and açai berry flavors coursing through. The racy graphite spine is well-imbedded and the finish drips with lingering notes of anise and dark fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2023 through 2033. 195 cases made. SP12-4 -
Tenuta Argentiera 2013 Bolgheri Superiore Argentiera
$124.99Tuscany Italy
Wine Advocate 95 Rating
Sporting a special ten-year anniversary label printed on silver paper, the 2013 Bolgheri Superiore Argentiera is a beautiful wine and is certainly the best expression I have yet to taste from Tenuta Argentiera. The results are smooth and silky, and the wine reveals beautiful integration and finesse. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc (aged in oak for 18 months). It is bursting with blackberry, dried cherry, spice, tobacco and grilled herb. The mouthfeel is firm and powerful, but never too heavy. The Tenuta Argentiera estate is really coming into its own and is showing steady and encouraging growth, year after year. SP45-2 -
Antinori 2015 Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino
$73.99Tuscany Italy
James Suckling 94 Rating
Quite reductive and earthy, but opens to show tidy cranberries and glazed red cherries. Hints of citrus and spice. Full-bodied and rich, but there’s savory edge to the plush, juicy tannins, and lots of weight and density. Drink from 2024. R10-2 SP49-5
