Acclaim

Deep, savory and intense with notes of dried blueberries, five spice, mushroom, gravy, grilled herbs and dried oysters. Deliciously spicy on the palate, too, with a full body and firm, sleek and well-integrated tannins. Framed and concentrated, yet there’s beautiful freshness at the end. Drink or hold. – James Suckling, June 2022

This is now offering lots of porcini, spiced-cherry, red-pesto and black-sesame character. Some chocolate orange, too. Full body, chewy tannins and a savory, umami core. Lots to like. Drinking nicely now. Drink or hold. – James Suckling, June 2022

Lots of kelp, nori, dried bramble berries, leather, olive stones and caramelized onions. Medium-bodied, silky and very fine with a moreish, salty edge. Still fresh, but showing a sort of dusty texture now. Holding on. Drink now. – James Suckling, June 2022

Fragrant nose of potpourri, neroli, spiced plums and incense. Medium-bodied with powdery tannins. Interestingly perfumed and spicy with a tangy finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, June 2022

Medium-bodied with firm, round tannins and aromas of bark, walnuts, bay leaves and dark berries. Polished. Woody notes dominate. May integrate with time. Try in 2024. – James Suckling, June 2022

Aromas of sour cherries, orange peel and some flowers follow through to a medium to full body with creamy, velvety tannins and a juicy finish. Give this three or four years to soften. Best after 2024. – James Suckling, June 2022

A sleek and vibrant red, with black cherry, plum and earth flavors focused by vivid acidity. This has an underlying mineral element, and the aftertaste echoes fruit and earth notes. Balanced, and should be more expressive in a year or two. Best from 2024 through 2035. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported. – B.S., Wine Spectator, June 2022

“Made entirely with Sangiovese, this smooth red opens with aromas of ripe wild berry, underbrush, violet and dark spice. On the polished palate, refined tannins accompany baked plum, licorice and a hint of espresso. Drink 2023–2028.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, May 2022

A blend of Sangiovese and 15% Canaiolo, Colorino and Mammolo, this offers dark-skinned fruit, violet and dried botanical herb aromas. Smooth and already approachable, the rounded palate features fleshy Morello cherry, star anise and coffee bean alongside polished, enveloping tannins. Drink through 2026.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, May 2022

“The shy nose eventually reveals aromas recalling blue flower and spiced plum with a whiff of camphor. Soft and already approachable, the enveloping palate offers fleshy black-skinned fruit, blood orange and licorice framed in fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2028.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, May 2022