| 2019 |
Morgan |
Chardonnay 'Highland' Santa Lucia Highlands |
This vintage showcases the unique attributes of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. The 2019 cuvée includes 51% fruit from our Double L estate, the balance from outstanding neighbors in the SLH. This focused, elegant Chardonnay features aromas of lemon custard, vanilla wafer, and sea spray, complemented on the palate by a light touch of crème brûlée, graham cracker, and salted butter toffee. |
Anthony Dias Blue |
93 |
 |
2021-10-06 |
| 2016 |
La Fiorita |
Brunello di Montalcino 'Fiore di NO' |
La Fiorita's 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Fiore di No shows a saturated and nicely enriched presentation with dark ruby highlights. Compared to the estate's classic Brunello, this special selection offers increased concentration and density with blackberry and cherry highlighted by spice, campfire ash and grilled herb. The fruit for this wine comes from three sites: the best part of Pian Bossolino, Poggio al Sole and Giardinello. But like the other wine, Fiore di No has that distinctive sweet spot with cherry, candied orange and sweet baking spice. This limited 3,200-bottle release is characterized by brightness, linearity and increased focus. |
Wine Advocate |
95+ |
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2021-10-05 |
| 2016 |
La Fiorita |
Brunello di Montalcino 'Fiore di NO' |
This has sophisticated aromas of fresh and dried blackberries, lavender, cloves and porcini mushrooms. It’s full-bodied with such richness to the fruit and a deep center palate. Firm, ultra fine tannins with dried-flower and spice character. Great length, too. Drink from 2023. |
James Suckling |
95 |
 |
2021-10-05 |
| 2016 |
La Fiorita |
Brunello di Montalcino 'Fiore di NO' |
Tre Bicchieri 2022 |
Tre Bicchieri |
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2021-10-05 |
| 2019 |
Marziano Abbona |
Dogliani San Luigi |
The 2019 Dogliani San Luigi is dark, racy and very easy to like. Crushed blueberry, lavender, spice and licorice all meld together in this mid-weight, understated Dogliani from Abbona. The 2019 offers plenty of depth and complexity in a floral, mid-weight style that is hugely appealing. |
Vinous |
90 |
 |
2021-09-30 |
| 2019 |
Marziano Abbona |
Dogliani 'Papa Celso' |
The 2019 Dogliani Papà Celso is gorgeous. In 2019, the flavors are decidedly red fruit leaning, with raspberry, crushed flowers, mint, mocha and licorice. Plush and deep but also not quite as heavy as it has been, a mix that actually works quite well. |
Vinous |
93 |
 |
2021-09-30 |
| 2018 |
Marziano Abbona |
Barbera d'Alba 'Rinaldi' |
The 2018 Barbera d'Alba Rinaldi is a soft, plush forward wine. In 2018, the Barbera d'Alba Rinaldi is packed with jammy fruit and comes across as a bit rough around the edges. Plum, black cherry, spice, lavender and licorice complement the bright acids. |
Vinous |
90 |
 |
2021-09-30 |
| 2017 |
Mannucci Droandi |
Chianti Classico Riserva 'Ceppeto' |
There’s a pleasant, mushroomy edge to the ripe red fruit here. Notes of fine herbs and spice, too. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Some cedar and toasted herbs come through. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
91 |
 |
2021-09-30 |
| 2018 |
Mannucci Droandi |
Chianti Classico 'Ceppeto' |
Black fruit and cooking spice on the nose. A fruity but savory, medium body with fine, firm tannins. There’s salty and mineral character here, too. Toasty finish. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2021-09-30 |
| 2018 |
Lornano |
Chianti Classico |
Black fruit and cooking spice on the nose. A fruity but savory, medium body with fine, firm tannins. There’s salty and mineral character here, too. Toasty finish. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2021-09-30 |