Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Hauner | Hierà Terre Siciliane IGP | 2015 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/10/2017 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“Made from 60% Nero d’Avola, 30% Alicante and 10% Nocera, this offers tobacco, violet and black cherry aromas. The savory palate delivers mature blackberry, carob and black pepper flavors alongside velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Enjoy through 2021.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 2017 |
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| Hauner | Salina Rosso Antonello IGT Salina | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/10/2017 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“Ripe black plum, underbrush and carob aromas lead the nose of this blend of 60% Nero d’Avola, 30% Sangiovese and 10% Corinto. Its firm palate delivers ripe blackberry, black pepper and clove flavors, with a framework of chewy tannins. Drink through 2022.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 2017 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Noras Cannonau di Sardegna DOC | 2014 | Ultimate Wine Challenge | 01/10/2017 | 91 | ||||||
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| Cantina Santadi | Vermentino di Sardegna Villa Solais DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 01/10/2017 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“This is really rich and flavorful with lots of ripe apricot and cooked apple character and hints of pie crust. Full body. Plenty of flavorful and a long and intense. Drink now.” -James Suckling, Oct. 01, 2017 |
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| Pietradolce | Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante DOC | 2014 | Wine Spectator | 30/09/2017 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“This focused red is light- to medium-bodied and harmonious, layering bright acidity and a subtle streak of smoky mineral with pleasing notes of spiced cherry, dried thyme and citrus peel. Expressive, with a firm, lingering finish. Drink now through 2024. 440 cases made.” -A.N. Sept. 30, 2017 |
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| Pietradolce | Etna Rosso Barbagalli DOC | 2013 | Wine Spectator | 30/09/2017 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“A firm, tightly knit red, showing good density to the ripe black cherry and raspberry fruit, dried fig flavors and ashy mineral details. Fresh and fragrant, with violet and spice box notes. This should open nicely with air or cellaring. Best from 2019 through 2027. 200 cases made.” -A.N. Sept. 30, 2017 |
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| Pietradolce | Rosato DOC | 2015 | Wine Spectator | 30/09/2017 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“An elegant red, featuring a pure note of wild cherry, backed by grippy tannins, bright acidity and accents of smoke, dried thyme and citrus. Offers a fresh, firm finish. Drink now through 2022. 1,600 cases made.” -A.N. Sept. 30, 2017 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Noras Cannonau di Sardegna DOC | 2014 | Wine Spectator | 30/09/2017 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“This medium-bodied wine is aromatic, offering notes of raspberry ganache, wild herb and cigar box, with a rich underlying hint of smoketinged mineral. Bright and mouthwatering, featuring sleek, silky tannins and a lingering, spiced finish. Drink now through 2024. 2,500 cases made.” — A.N. Sept. 30, 2017 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Vermentino di Sardegna Villa Solais DOC | 2015 | Wine Spectator | 30/09/2017 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“Citrus and mineral notes waft from this fragrant white. Sleek acidity drives the flavors of lemon sorbet, petrol, saline, crunchy white peach and grated ginger. Light- to medium-bodied and creamy in texture, with a zesty finish. Drink now through 2020. 25,000 cases made.” — A.N. Sept. 30, 2017 |
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| Le Casematte | Peloro Bianco Sicilia DOC | 2016 | Vinous | 01/09/2017 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“Pale straw. Fresh easy going saline apple and pear aromas and flavors with a hint of botanical herbs in the background. Quite juicy, with a herbal close of average length. This is 65% Grillo and 35% Carricante; the Grillo is usually all picked by September 10, while the Carricante is harvested at the end of September or the beginning of October. ” — Ian D’Agata, Vinous Sept. 2017 |
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