Acclaim

Orange peel, lychee fruit, honey blossom, white orchid flower and candied cherry aromas follow through to a medium body, with round and polished tannins and a creamy finish. Firm acid underneath. Umami. Polished and complex. Drink or hold.

Hibiscus and Bing cherries give way to freshly brewed coffee before some final aromas of mushrooms and soil on the nose. The palate is both meaty and fruity, with final notes of dark chocolate and more coffee grounds balanced by tannins that cling and vibrant acidity.

A nose deeply perfumed with sweet aromas of cherry blossoms, rose petals and candied orange and then savory notes of wild oregano, balsamic vinegar and leather rolls onto a palate of cherries and strawberries with grainy tannins that emphasize later flavors of coffee grounds and freshly turned soil.

Very pretty Chianti Classico with orange blossom, cherry and mineral aromas that follow through to a medium to full body with firm tannins and a fresh finish. Linear and energetic. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

Lemons, green apples, grapefruit pith, salted almonds and coriander seeds on the nose. Medium-bodied, refreshingly saline and lively on the palate, with plenty of citrus and herbs on a long and tasty finish. Drink now.

Dark and understated in the glass. The 2019 Aglianico del Vulture Pian del Cerro blends shaved cedar with dusty stone and dried berry aromas. It’s silky-smooth with cooling acidity and crisply ripe red and black fruits that cascade across a core of brisk acidity. This finishes long, classically dry and structured. A web of fine-grained tannins blankets the senses as licorice and spice notes fade. Very nice. In fact, the only thing I can hold against the Pian del Cerro is the necessary heft of the bottle. Drinking window: 2024 – 2034

A vivid dolcetto with aromas of dark and blue fruit, fresh violets and stony minerality. Medium-bodied with dusty tannins and juicy acidity. Fresh and crunchy. Drink now.

This is floral with notes of chamomile, citrus blossom, white peaches and candied lemons. Medium-bodied, polished and sleek with vivid stone fruit in the middle. Bright and fresh. Drink now.

Notes of cranberries and strawberries with citrusy freshness and crushed stone minerality. Medium-bodied, dry and chalky on the palate with vivid red berry character and a textural finish. Drink now.

Aromas of cherry chocolate with sweet orange peel and dark berry marmalade. Medium- to full-bodied, toned and blue-fruited with crunchy acidity coming through. Tannins are round and supple. Drink now.