2017 Molino, Mauro - Barolo Bricco Luciani

2018 Domaine du Gour de Chaule - Gigondas Cuvee Tradition

2017 Alessandria, F. - Barolo Commune du Verduno

Here's a new wine that reflects the enthusiasm for comune-focused wines that are now gaining much traction across the Barolo appellation. The Fratelli Alessandria 2017 Barolo del Comune di Verduno shows beautifully even in its youth and most especially af...

2020 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia - Bolgheri Le Volte Super Tuscan

Attractive aromas of blue fruit with slate and black-licorice character. It’s full-bodied with juicy fruit and an orange-peel undertone. Wet earth, some fresh sage and rosemary, too. I like the Mediterranean flavors in this vintage. Drink or hold.

2019 Domaine Du Grand Bourjassot Gigondas -Classique

Lots of red plum and blackberry-like fruit as well as peppery herb, leather, and some floral notes emerge from the 2019 Gigondas Classique, a wonderfully balanced, silky, impossible to resist Gigondas. I love the overall balance here, and while I don’t th...