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For that reason, the 2018 Bolgheri Superiore Guado al Tasso sees a little more Cabernet Franc (clocking in at about 22% of the blend) and less Merlot, with the rest being Cabernet Sauvignon, of course, (at about 60%). To be honest, the percentage of Cabernet Franc has been deliberately creeping up over the years to render a more focused and sharper bouquet. Aromas of dark fruit and freshly milled white pepper replace the more banal cherry-based flavors delivered by the Merlot, and the wine appears more lifted and precise as a result. The Cabernet Sauvignon delivers spice and licorice, and these pretty aromas are likewise given more breathing room, thanks to the counterparts found in the Cabernet Franc. Linearity, sharpness, pencil shavings and dark currant or blackberry—this is the direction Guado al Tasso is taking, and this 2018 vintage opens the door to a new chapter for the wine. 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Renzo Cotarella, managing director of Marchesi Antinori tells me that the 2018 vintage showed very different results in the inland and hilly Chianti Classico appellation compared to the flat, sea-facing Bolgheri appellation. This season saw some rain righ...
The 2019 Solaia is fabulous. Deep and exquisitely layered, the 2019 is so
expressive right out of the gate. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice,
incense, pipe tobacco, chocolate and grilled herbs all take shape. Here,
too, the aromatics are alluring....
The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Matarocchio, the estate's pure Cabernet Franc, is stunning. Dark, sumptuous and super-expressive, the 2016 is a seamless, exotic beauty. Even with all of its richness, the 2016 remains finessed and nuanced to the core, with exc...
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon from Arns is a pretty, mid-weight wine that should drink well early. Floral aromatics meld into a core of red stone fruits and mint, with sinewy yet nicely integrated tannins that lend support.
The bottled version of the 2019 Viña El Pisón shows the ripeness (14.64% alcohol) and mellow acidity (4.78 grams of tartaric with a pH of 3.62) of the vintage, coming through as soft and gentle. The grapes from this iconic 2.4-hectare plot planted in Lagu...
The 2018 Pinot Noir 30 Years In the Shed with Bob at Bien Nacido is a rich,
ample wine with striking aromatic presence and plenty of depth to match.
Exotic and brash yet also charming, the 2018 encapsulates Jim
Clendenen's personality to a T. All it ne...
