Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Langhe Rosso “Monprà” DOC | 2013 | Wine Advocate | 30/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2013 Langhe Rosso Monprà is Nebbiolo and Barbera in equal measure. This is a beautiful red blend that since 2010 no longer sees Cabernet Sauvignon, which was previously part of its DNA. The wine opens to elegant and balanced intensity with black fruit, spice, tobacco and moist chewing tobacco. This Piedmont red closes with firm structure and generous volume.” – Monica Larner, WIne Advocate, Sept. 30, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Dolcetto d’Alba “Bricco Bastia” DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Lots of soaked, primary fruit such as blueberries with elderberry tart and pressed violets. Medium body, lots of essence-like fruit lingering on the finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Langhe Nebbiolo “Ginestrino” DOC | 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“This shows quite some distinctive notes of blueberry tart, roasted herbs, vanilla, citrus and dried spices. Full body, chewy tannins and a spicy finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Langhe Rosso “Monprà” DOC | 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Quite a decadent nose with vanilla, resin, cloves, tar and blackberry crumble. Full body, chewy tannins and a very flavorful finish. Drink in 2022.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||||
Verbiage“I like the cherry, lemon and floral aromas to this pure and focused wine. Full body, round and juicy tannins and a ripe and fruity finish. Always fresh. Drink in 2020.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 92 | ||||||||
Verbiage“Plenty of dried berries, dried flowers and almonds following through to a full body with chewy tannins. A juicy finish. Drink in 2019.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||||
Verbiage“Fresh aromas of raspberries and blueberries with lemon undertones. Medium body, crispy acid and fruit balance. A delicious finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo Cannubi DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Nice aromas of floras, candied lemons and dried cherries. A generous body with supple tannins, making this an easy Barolo to enjoy now. Good length, but lacks some of the excitement that the best wines from this vintage have. Outstanding still. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo “Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Very aromatic and bright with tar, dark-berry and cherry aromas. Full-bodied, tight and chewy with integrated and polished tannins. Shows depth and power for the vintage. This needs a few years to soften. Try it in 2021.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Dogliani DOCG | 2017 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Shows lovely pressed violets, black olives and bark. Medium- to full-bodied, tight and serious with a structured tannin backbone and a taut finish. Savory. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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