Vivid and tangy, with lively flavors of nectarine, tangerine and pink grapefruit zest underscored by stone, thyme and milled white pepper accents. Drink now. 22,000 cases made, 17,000 cases imported. Source : fd5068ef1bd3cc9f7bac03f08e6467ac
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Margerum M5 Santa Barbara County 2022 $32 (93 points)
Offering polished cherry and cinnamon flavors accented by garrigue and cracked pepper, this sleek red finishes with refined tannins. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Cinsault. Drink now through 2032. 3,486 cases made. Source : ee70e120d1572cff4791fb32f20a3e4b
Read More »Postcard From Sannio, Part 1: Falanghina del Sannio
The post Postcard From Sannio, Part 1: Falanghina del Sannio appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Today we’ve got the first in a three-parter covering my media jaunt last year to Sannio, an important but still relatively under-the-radar winegrowing region in Italy’s Campania area. [ Before we get started, however, I want to dedicate a moment of appreciation for one …
Read More »Argillae Orvieto Superiore 2022 $19 (89 points)
A creamy white backed by bright, lip-smacking acidity, this shows notes of lychee and guava, with grapefruit granita, white blossom and saline accents. Grechetto, Procanico, Malvasia, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now. 20,000 cases made, 1,800 cases imported. Source : a0d56f63b9296ccfb30c302228bebd24
Read More »Ridge Zinfandel Paso Robles Benito Dusi Dusi Ranch 2021 $40 (94 points)
Deeply structured and simmering with intensity, this Zin remains focused and refined, with blackberry, briar patch and grilled anise flavors that gather tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2033. 1,000 cases made. Source : 72bcbb5aede22f92108a5df273003f7a
Read More »Zeni Veronese Costalago 2020 $18 (88 points)
This balanced red shows flavors of mulled cherry, Mediterranean macchia and loamy earth, with light tannins and a hint of chocolate-covered orange peel. Corvina, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. Source : 8ceb1dc6fd0f702a58ea498fc0dc4dfa
Read More »Prà Soave Classico Otto 2022 $21 (90 points)
A lithe, mouthwatering white, with zippy acidity driving flavors of ripe yellow plum, pink grapefruit granita and peach skin, revealing minerally smoke and stone accents. Floral finish. Drink now through 2027. 25,000 cases made. Source : 5c1f2bd3254905ad4de0332c71757cf8
Read More »Cherry Pie Pinot Noir Napa-Santa Barbara-San Luis Obispo Counties 2021 $19 (88 points)
Very up-front, offering a burst of blood orange and cherry notes laced with hints of sous-bois and red tea. Drink now. 30,000 cases made. Source : 6f2f9c50903907b300cd161f9f9939bf
Read More »I Feudi di Romans Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo 2022 $18 (91 points)
A minerally, light- to medium-bodied white enlivened by lemon peel acidity, with a tang of salinity underscoring the poached apricot and pear, elderflower and slivered almond notes. Reveals hints of spices and beeswax on the finish. Drink now through 2027. 1,500 cases made, 250 cases imported. Source : 4285dc4835b221ad424bd3d3496d048e
Read More »Recanati Yasmin Red Galilee 2022 $16 (89 points)
Graceful and smoky, this fresh red has a pretty mix of singed herb, brambly berry, lavender and rosemary flavors. Shows nice purity, with sculpted tannins gently framing the light- to medium-weight profile. Petit Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Kosher. Drink now. 19,500 cases made, 3,500 cases imported. Source : 48d6a1ac37f97fe07d9d763cabf8dba7
Read More »Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Crianza 2019 $14 (87 points)
Light-bodied and chewy, this easy-drinking red features an earthy overtone, with notes of dried black cherry, tobacco and vanilla. Tempranillo and Garnacha. Drink now. 58,300 cases made, 10,000 cases imported. Source : 685132e4026bdb633e0de055b85fad2f
Read More »Benanti Etna White 2022 $33 (91 points)
A fresh, salty white, creamy on the palate, with white blossom, lemon thyme and beeswax accents to the flavors of poached pear, crushed almond and Meyer lemon peel. Drink now through 2029. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 9,666 cases made, 2,667 cases imported. Source : 42a2be9ee823f68cca36816b39c65e9b
Read More »Antinori Chardonnay Umbria Bramìto della Sala 2022 $28 (90 points)
This fresh white shows fine interplay between rich hints of creamed apple, persimmon, vanilla and biscuit, with notes of Meyer lemon peel and tangy salinity. Light- to medium-bodied and creamy on the palate, with a well-cut finish. Drink now through 2027. 10,000 cases imported. Source : 78d763bc8e0c75bb4b7ce965e967668a
Read More »Viña Santa Ema Carmenère Peumo Amplus One 2021 $30 (93 points)
Elegant and aromatic, this stunning Carmenère weaves together hibiscus, dried rose petal and red currant details with a polished and lusciously fruited center of raspberry coulis and cherry, while undercurrents of rooibos tea and peppercorn chime in, all playing out on a lengthy finish around smooth tannins and notes of raspberry and ganache. Drink now through 2036. 1,200 cases imported. …
Read More »Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc Chalk Hill 2022 $35 (90 points)
Fragrant, with honeysuckle, orange blossom and yuzu notes on a sleek frame, with tropical accents of passion fruit, pineapple and candied ginger on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 6,800 cases made. Source : 77d09938ca4d7123c6e7246a66682391
Read More »Argiolas Carignano del Sulcis Is Solinas Riserva 2020 $40 (92 points)
Vibrant and silky, this juicy red reveals a beam of raspberry coulis flavors. Finely balanced, with good weight and focus on the palate, but still light on its feet. Offers an underpinning of fresh loamy earth and details of dried lavender, milk chocolate and ground anise and pepper, which add complexity and linger on the finish. Drink now through 2034. …
Read More »Marchesi di Grésy Nebbiolo Langhe Martinenga 2021 $26 (90 points)
This red overflows with bright cherry, raspberry, floral and fennel seed flavors, showing good viscosity and structure for near-term development. Drink now through 2029. 2,160 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : b0aeb11be8998bbffee329368eee2e73
Read More »Domaine Eden Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains 2020 $35 (92 points)
Rich and complex, with notes of salted hazelnut, fresh lemon curd, tangerine and Honeycrisp apple, showing a striking, steely accent of minerality and fresh acidity that help the flavors pop and the structure firm up. Reveals a whiff of white pepper. Drink now through 2035. 1,335 cases made. Source : bdb184bfae6b8a30cbfe72313b9caed4
Read More »Baron de Ley Rioja Reserva 2019 $25 (90 points)
Fresh and harmonious, this appealing red is lightly spiced, with baked red and black cherry fruit, a hint of tobacco and a subtle underpinning of loamy earth. The finish is trimmed by light tannins. Drink now through 2029. 250,000 cases made, 6,000 cases imported. Source : e7fc485b332621629bb1bb49103fae3d
Read More »Ferraton Père & Fils St.-Joseph White La Source 2022 $35 (92 points)
Lively and energetic, with a pretty mix of yellow plum, melon and earthy roasted agave notes layered with a salty ribbon of brine. Gains shape and drive from mouthwatering acidity and white tea tannins, with butter shortbread and warm acacia accents on the finish. Drink now through 2027. 1,000 cases made. Source : bd625f15c9338c42a881b647fe9ed233
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