Upon release, the '07 Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Grand Cru won praise for its sophistication, verve, refinement and accessibility--and its maker, the renowned Jacques Lardiere considered it his favorite white from... Read More
Giuseppe Quintarelli is the Veneto's most important producer, renowned for his near-mythical Amarone, Recioto and the cult wine, Alzero. Although there are other fine Amarone producers, including Quintarelli's protegee,... Read More
This show-stopping '09 Pinot Noir explodes from the glass with fistfuls of ripe, lush red and blue fruits, crushed rocks, savory herbs, warm loam, and a wafting of smoke, spices and violet petals. A seductive, full-bodied... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: “This is one of the icons of Rioja and one of the most terroir driven Riojas we just do not see enough of anymore. And in the standout and classic vintage of 2010, this is one of the... Read More
Christopher Deas, IWM: “Tasted 20+ times and have said it 20+ times, what other wine delivers so much with old world charm that can appease the Spaniard, Burghead, Rhoñe Ranger, and Claret enthusiast at under $50? This is a... Read More
Founded in the sixties by Primo Pacenti, Canalicchio di Sopra remains
family-owned. Its establishment represented a substantive risk, as
Pacenti, a peasant farmer up until the abolition of the sharecropping
system, possessed little... Read More
Warm baking spices, crushed river rocks, lemon peel, and white flowers frame the orchard fruits in this broad-shouldered and beautifully textured '11 Morey-St-Denis Clos des Monts Luisants. 2011 saw the centennial of Domaine... Read More
Warm baking spices, crushed river rocks, lemon peel, and white flowers frame the orchard fruits in this broad-shouldered and beautifully textured '11 Morey-St-Denis Clos des Monts Luisants. 2011 saw the centennial of Domaine... Read More
Aromas of smoke, charred earth, dark spice and black-skinned berry lift out of the glass. The concentrated firmly structured palate offers dried black cherry, blackberry extract, ground pepper and a hint of tobacco framed in fine-grained... Read More
Giuseppe Quintarelli is the Veneto's most important producer, renowned for his near-mythical Amarone, Recioto and the cult wine, Alzero. Although there are other fine Amarone producers, including Quintarelli's protegee,... Read More
Ripe, almost sappy flavors of spice, kirsch and date are firmed by plush tannins and enlivened by juicy acidity in this expressive, medium- to full-bodied red. Long and mouthwatering, with smoky accents of espresso liqueur, dried... Read More
Founded in the sixties by Primo Pacenti, Canalicchio di Sopra remains
family-owned. Its establishment represented a substantive risk, as
Pacenti, a peasant farmer up until the abolition of the sharecropping
system, possessed little... Read More
Opulent, ripe and gorgeous, the '12 Clos de la Roche from Domaine Ponsot impresses for its ability to complement its generous lines with focus and energy, for its sheer depth of flavors, and for its silky feel and sturdy structure.... Read More
Established in 1923, Fuligni is presently co-owned by Maria Flora Fuligni and her nephew, Roberto Guerrini Fuligni. The estate’s portfolio comprises Montalcino’s classic duo—Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino—in... Read More