Extremely fascinating and polehydric in the primary profile alternating notes of red prunes, currants, coriander, white pepper, bergamot and green mandarin. A lot of lime describes the very fresh secondary scene. Medium bodied, perfectly extracted tannins and a finale with a graceful, subtle closure. Wow!

The aromas aren't particularly revealing. The palate is all about delicacy, with plump, lightly creamy-feeling red-fruit flavors with barrel accents. There's plenty of acidity around it all. Give it time in the cellar. Sean P. Sullivan

Deep violet-red to the eye, this wine has aromas of black cherry, blackberry preserves and a hint of mint. Fruit of the wood flavors are joined by notes of freshly ground espresso, dark chocolate and touches of eucalyptus and orange zest. Opulent tannins make their way across the palate and linger for a while.

Brilliant, shimmering ruby red. On the nose wild berries, rose hips, subtle leather, saffron, reverberating on earthy tones. The palate is exciting and has a creamy touch, showing warm-hearted fruit, with fine harmony, tight tannin on the finish, with drive.

Red blends of this type rarely shine as brightly. This ultra concentrated and smooth-textured blend including Merlot, Petite Sirah and Malbec is inky dark in color, luxurious aromatic of blueberries, blackcurrants and mint followed by oak spices and dark chocolate on the palate. Creamy in texture, it is laden in massive but melted tannins.

The fruit for this comes from the first site in Washington to plant Syrah back in 1986. The aromas are fruit forward, with notes of ripe blackberry, black cherry and other black fruit, speckled with spice. Ripe, saturated dark-fruit flavors follow. Coffee notes linger on the finish. Buckle up: It's a wild ride. Sean P. Sullivan

The Sori della Sorba Langhe Nebbiolo offers an enticing nose filled with aromas of ripe red cherries, dried roses, and hints of tobacco. On the palate, it displays a medium-bodied structure with silky tannins and vibrant acidity. Flavors of red berries, cranberries, and a touch of earthiness intertwine, leading to a long and elegant finish.

93-95 Barrel sample. The estate is American owned by the Adams family. The wine has concentration that will bring out dark fruits and structure, but it also has great freshness among all the richness.

The color is a deep, dark, opaque black-purple. Aromas are of graphite, dark-plum & rich licorice. The palate is fresh with a concentrated licorice fruit. Then fine tannins have a slight greenish bite that is mouth-watering rather than particularly astringent. The mid-palate is medium to full bodied, dense, extracted & fairly subdued, with tary touches. The finish is long & structured but shows plenty of juicy cassis fruit.

Deep, dark, ruby red color. Open, dark fruit aromas with vivid blackcurrant &well integrated oak. The fruit on the palate is fresh, rounded red-fruit. with tobacco leaf notes. Mid-weighty with fine, supple tannins that give good grip on the finish. Alcohol & acids were were balanced an the finish is long.

Slightly developed ruby red color. Fresh nose of crushed berries, red currant and dry wood. The palate has medium weight and high extract a bit on the austere side with firm tannin, high acidity and light fruit, medium long finish.

Colour: Cherry. Nose: sweet spices, scrubland, ripe fruit. Palate: spicy, balsamic, good acidity, fresh.

Barbera d’Alba Superiore La Lisi boasts an intense ruby red hue with garnet reflections. Its aromatic profile is characterized by a fruity, vigorous, and fragrant nose, offering notes of raspberries and other berries. This wine is pleasantly savory and balanced on the palate, delivering a fresh and fruit-filled experience from bouquet to finish.

Aromas of exotic spice, vanilla, plum and oak characterize this concentrated Brunello. The palate offers dark berry, coconut, toasted oak and dried sage alongside assertive tannins that leave a drying finish

The nose is a light lunch on a rocky beach, where the dusty stones contrast with the sanguinity of bresaola and the richness of sweet chili jam. The jam spreads onto the palate, but the meatiness doesn't go anywhere either, before a crackle of black pepper sets up a lingering finish.

This Sangiovese wine brings out the grape's most profound spectrum of aromas. The selection process begins directly in the vineyard, where only the finest bunches are chosen. These are then subjected to an extended drying process and meticulous vinification, resulting in a Sangiovese that is rich, bold, and brimming with flavors.

This wine is mineral-driven and mysterious, offering distinct hints of crushed rock and crisp red fruit. From the producer's own site, it has a dusty quality to the texture that remains unfettered and sublime in nature, complementing its more savory edges. Virginie Boone

Deep, dark, intense Black-purple color. Aromas are very high-toned with exotc dark-fruit perfume of very ripe, juicy black-cherry fruit & sweet oak spices. The opulence fruit on the nose carries through to the palate as do the exotic spices. The tannins are initially cedary & add grip. Alcohol adds a little warmth. The long finish combines cinnamon spices with juicy black-fruit.

Miner’s Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc that spent 21 months in 60% new French oak without being overly impacted by the wood. Scents of crushed stone, pencil shavings, cherries and sage mark the nose of this full-bodied effort, which comes across as tannic and even a bit rugged

Bordering on the presitigious Vosne-Romanee appellation, pinot noir from Nuits-Saint-Georges offers both power and elegance in the glass. The deep clay-limestone soil creates an elegant, velvety and fresh wine with aniseed aromas and an explosion of juicy red fruits on the long and intense palate.

Nose: Blackberry, black cherry, cassis, cedar, tobacco, vanilla
Taste: Dark fruit, plum, blackcurrant, chocolate, spice
Palate: Full-bodied, velvety tannins, balanced acidity, long finish

Nose: Intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and plum, with hints of violet, earth, and spice.

Taste: Rich and concentrated flavors of dark fruits, including blackberry and blackcurrant, with notes of licorice, tobacco, and a touch of oak.

Palate: Full-bodied and velvety, with well-integrated tannins and a long, lingering finish. The wine displays excellent balance and structure, showcasing the terroir of Nuits-Saint-Georges.

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Duval delivers a wine that echoes the warmth of the vintage without losing the character of place. Rich, complex and heady aromas of blueberry, blackberry and plum cascade from the glass, followed by dried mint, bay leaves and charred cedar. The mouthfeel is creamy, lathered in luscious fruit and oak without either being overwhelming. The tannins are powerful but seamlessly integrated. Christina Pickard

Nose: Intense aromas of red cherries, dried roses, and hints of tobacco.

Taste: Rich and velvety, with flavors of ripe strawberries, blackberries, and a touch of licorice.

Palate: Well-structured with firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, with hints of tobacco and cedar.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackcurrants, blackberries, and dark chocolate, complemented by notes of vanilla and spice.

Palate: Velvety smooth tannins, well-balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish with a touch of smokiness.

This wine is in peak condition. The tannins and the secondary flavors dominate this ripe leather-textured wine. The fruit is all there as well: dried berries and hints of black-plum skins. It is a major wine right at the point of drinking with both the mature flavors and the fruit in the right balance.

This single-vineyard wine from the Pinhão Valley, is well constructed. Bold tannins and firm black fruits are tempered by the wine's broad texture and acidity. It needs plenty of aging

Nose: Intense aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, with hints of cedar, vanilla, and baking spices.

Taste: Rich and concentrated flavors of blackcurrant, black plum, and ripe blackberry, complemented by notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and tobacco.

Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a smooth, lingering finish. Well-balanced acidity and a touch of minerality add complexity to the wine.

Nose: Aromas of ripe red cherries, blackberries, and hints of violet.

Taste: Flavors of juicy raspberries, cranberries, and subtle notes of baking spices.

Palate: Silky and smooth texture with well-integrated tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, elegant finish.

The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a small juiciness and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small notes of wild strawberry associated with a fine touch of small blue fruits, graphite and discreet hints of cornflower. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame as well as a beautiful definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cassis, fleshy/juicy blackberry and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with touches of blue fruits, cornflower as well as hints of caramelization, chocolate and bourbon vanilla. Good length.

Nose: Aromas of red cherries, dried herbs, and floral notes.
Taste: Delicate flavors of red berries, earthy undertones, and hints of spice.
Palate: Elegant and well-balanced with fine tannins, bright acidity, and a long, persistent finish.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe red berries, cherries, and plums, with hints of dried herbs and spices.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackberries, black cherries, and dark chocolate. Subtle notes of tobacco and leather add complexity.

Palate: Well-structured with velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish. Balanced acidity and a touch of minerality contribute to the overall elegance of the wine.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe red cherries, blackberries, and plums, with hints of dried herbs and earthy undertones.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of dark fruits, including blackcurrants and black cherries. Subtle notes of vanilla and spice add complexity.

Palate: Well-structured with velvety tannins and a balanced acidity. The wine has a long and persistent finish, leaving a lingering impression of dark fruit and a touch of minerality.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, with hints of floral notes and a touch of spice.

Taste: Rich and velvety on the palate, with flavors of blackberries, plums, and a subtle earthiness. Well-balanced acidity and smooth tannins.

Palate: Full-bodied and elegant, with a long and persistent finish. Notes of dark chocolate and a touch of vanilla add complexity to the wine.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe black cherry, dried fig, and raisin, with hints of tobacco and leather.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackberry jam, dark chocolate, and roasted coffee beans.

Palate: Velvety smooth with well-integrated tannins, showcasing a long and persistent finish of dried fruit and spice.

This blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah offers aromas of cedar, fresh peat, dark chocolate and cherry. The palate is full, bright and flavorful, full of coffee notes threaded throughout. A warm finish caps it off. Sean P. Sullivan

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe blackberries, dried cherries, and plums, with hints of tobacco and leather.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of dark chocolate, blackcurrants, and figs, complemented by notes of vanilla and spices.

Palate: Velvety smooth tannins, well-balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish of dried fruits and toasted oak.