Bright red. Red cherry and flowers on the perfumed nose; much more fragrant than the 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Then fresh and juicy, with bright red fruit repeating in the mouth. Finishes long and savory, showcasing notable purity. Outstanding cool-cl...
The 2019 Tavel from Ch?teau de S?gri?s is terrific, offering classic Tavel richness and depth as well as lots of kirsch and wild strawberry fruits, a touch of wildflowers, medium-bodied richness, good acidity, and a great finish. It's another dry ros? fro...
Pale gold. Fresh citrus and orchard fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of honeysuckle and dusty minerals. Juicy and incisive on the palate, offering pear and Meyer lemon flavors and a sweetening touch of honey. Becomes spicier with air and finis...
A luscious white centered by a bitter-edged mineral core, which brings focus and tension to creamy apricot, lychee and peach flavors. A ripe, full-bodied version, with dried green herbs and white tea splaying out on the persistent finish. Drink now throug...
Notes of lilac, dark cherries and flowers preface Guigal’s 2022 Côtes du Rhône, a juicy, round and elegant wine that is also remarkably dense for the vintage and represents excellent value.
Built for the long haul, the 2018 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc is a majestic, noble white that could only come from this incredible, south-facing hillside in Hermitage. Revealing a light gold hue as well as notes of quince, honeyed minerality, toasted spices, o...
Leading off the 2020s, the 2020 Côtes Du Rhône is ripe, medium to full-bodied, and loaded with charm. Sunny red and black fruits, spice, and garrigue notes define the bouquet, and it's going to drink nicely right out of the gate. It shows the fruit-driven...