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92 Points - Wine Enthusiast: "Delicate but alluring scents of yellow spring flower, white stone fruit and botanical herb waft out of the glass. Crisp and bone-dry, the elegant, linear palate has racy tension, offering Bartlett pear, Meyer lemon and a steely mineral tone alongside bright acidity." - Kerin O'Keefe (November 2020)
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96+ Points - Vinous: "The
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Brothers is the best wine I have tasted from
Diana Snowden-Seysses. Rich, explosive and savory, the 2016 dazzles with
intensity in all of its dimensions. Graphite, smoke, savory herbs and
spice notes wrap around a core of dark fruit in a vertical, towering
Cabernet Sauvignon that captures all the vintage has to offer. " Antonio
Galloni - (Dec 2018)
94 Points & #91 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Offers a tasty core of plum and blackberry fruit, backed by lively
anise and apple wood notes. Restrained overall, with an alluring
freshness and a subtle charcoal hint lingering deftly at the end. Drink
now through 2032. 639 cases made." — JM
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96 Points - Vinous: "The 2016 Gattinara Vigna Valferana is
every bit as impressive from bottle as it was from cask. Rich and
resonant, the 2016 is so supremely beautiful as it opens up in the
glass. It is a wine of real breadth and textural expansiveness. Rose
petal, mint, sweet dried cherry, tar, anise and orange peel are some of
the nuances that emerge, but the Valferana is a wine to admire for its
total sense of balance. In a word: Lights out. Make that two words. " -
Antonio Galloni (Sep 2020)
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94 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "Aromas of woodland
berry, new leather, camphor and pressed rose waft out of the glass.
Juicy and delicious, the chewy palate doles out succulent Marasca
cherry, crushed raspberry and white pepper. Polished tannins and fresh
acidity give it an immediate appeal but this also offers several years
of drinking pleasure. Drink through 2028. Editor's choice. Kerin
O’Keefe" - (9/1/2020)
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CASE PRICE = $107.99 per bottle (add 12+ quantity to your basket) 96 Points - Vinous: "The 2016 Gattinara Vigna Valferana is
every bit as impressive from bottle as it was from cask. Rich and
resonant, the 2016 is so supremely beautiful as it opens up in the
glass. It is a wine of real breadth and textural expansiveness. Rose
petal, mint, sweet dried cherry, tar, anise and orange peel are some of
the nuances that emerge, but the Valferana is a wine to admire for its
total sense of balance. In a word: Lights out. Make that two words. " -
Antonio Galloni (Sep 2020)
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92 Points - James Suckling: "Sliced apples and cream, as well as hints of sliced pineapple on the
nose. Medium body and a layered, creamy texture with green apples and
limes on the aftertaste." - (20 Apr, 2019)
90 Points & #87 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"A creamy, light-bodied white, with mouthwatering acidity driving a
finely knit range of Honeycrisp apple, Marcona almond and orchard
blossom flavors, showing a rich and tangy streak of salinity that
lingers on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 9,167 cases made, 8,000
cases imported." —AN
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93 Points - Vinous: "Bright and floral, with lovely aromatic
top notes that give the wine energy, the 2016 Barolo is a terrific
introduction to the Altare Barolos. Lavender, rose petal, mint, spice
and new leather are some of the many notes that grace this silky,
mid-weight Barolo." - Antonio Galloni (Feb 2020)
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100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: "Coming from the genius
winemaking talent of Nicolas Glumineau, the 2016 Château Pichon
Longueville Comtesse de Lalande matches the 1982 and is a perfect,
legendary wine in the making. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21%
Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc brought up in 60% new oak, it's not the
most powerful Left Bank but offers perfect balance and thrilling
intensity as well as heavenly aromatics of crème de cassis, leafy herbs,
jammy blackberries, tobacco leaf, and freshly sharpened lead pencils as
well as more violets and minerality with time in the glass. Possessing a
deep, full-bodied, singular character, the purity of fruit that's the
hallmark of the vintage, building tannins, and a sense of class and
elegance that's hard to describe, it's a 50-year-wine. While this cuvée
has included a fair chunk of Merlot in the past that gave it more
upfront appeal, it's important for readers to know it's much more
Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated today, and while it is slightly more
approachable than some of its neighbors, it shuts down rather quickly
with time in the glass. (I followed this wine for multiple days.) I
suspect a solid decade of cellaring is warranted." - Jeb Dunnuck
(2/28/2019)
98+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2016 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is blended of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc aged for 18 months in 60% new oak. Deep purple-black in color, it is a little mute, slowly unfurling to reveal a core of crushed blackcurrants, blueberry compote and black raspberries with nuances of cinnamon stick, violets, star anise, menthol and pencil shavings plus a waft of fallen leaves. Medium-bodied and super intense in the mouth, the palate bursts with black fruits and savory layers, complemented by red fruit sparks and framed by fantastically ripe, fine-grained tannins, finishing very long with a lingering suggestion of minerality." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (30th Nov 2018)
97 Points & #97 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Saturated with dark currant, fig and blackberry compote flavors, this has a fleshy, nearly glycerin feel at first before stretching out to reveal singed cedar, tobacco leaf, dark earth and cassis bush flavors. A terrific tug of cast iron emerges at the very end. Deliciously juicy dark fruit keeps rolling throughout. Best from 2025 through 2040. 12,000 cases made. —JM
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About the Winery: Fermented in stainless steel and aged on the lees in tank for four months, the 2019 Il Rosato possesses haunting Nebbiolo perfume, bracing minerality and uncommon depth.
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95 Points & #15 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"This elegant white shows pedigree, featuring wonderful harmony and great complexity, with persimmon and quince flavors, while cardamom, coriander and star anise notes glide along the edges. The acidity gives this power, providing balance, but also incredible energy that runs throughout. Very long and inviting. Best from 2020 through 2038. 1,000 cases made." — AZ
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92 Points & #95 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Lithe and vibrant, this graceful Champagne is driven by well-knit, racy
acidity, carrying flavors of ripe black cherry, grated ginger, toast
point and mineral on the satiny mousse. Drink now through 2022. 222,500
cases made, 29,000 cases imported. —AN
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92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "I love these wines
that source fruit from a single comune, or village, in the Barolo
appellation. The entry-level Renato Corino 2016 Barolo del Comune di La
Morra showcases silky tannins, loose textural fiber and pretty berry
accents. Once you break it all down, this wine delivers on a promise of
varietal purity and accessibility. Raspberry and wild cherry is followed
by dried mint and basil. An ample 10,000 bottles were made." - Monica
Larner (23rd Jul 2020)
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95 Points & #13 Top 100 of 2020 - Wine Spectator Magazine: "An impressive red of breadth and depth, featuring black cherry, plum, leather, earth, iron and cedar aromas and flavors. This is solidly built and well-balanced, with finely honed tannins and lively acidity providing backbone. Best from 2021 through 2040. 15,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported." - BS (Oct 31, 2020)
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99 Points - James Suckling: "The concentration and largesse of
the 2016 Pichon Baron is apparent from the get-go with incredibly
alluring, ripe and expansive fruit aromas in the blackberry,
dark-cherry, mulberry and plum zone. Espresso and cedar, as well as a
slate-like, stony mineral edge add complexity. The palate has incredible
depth, drive and detail. Fine and plush tannins stretch the palate in
every direction. So fresh and vivacious, this is the greatest Pichon
Baron since 1989 and has a long future. Try from 2024." (Jan 2019)
96 Points & #8 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"This gushes with dark fig and black currant compote flavors backed by
lively sweet tobacco and singed alder edges. Very fleshy in feel, though
there's ample grip to keep this red grounded, echoing with tar and
humus accents through the finish. A thumper. Best from 2025 through
2040. 13,500 cases made." —JM
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95 Points - James Suckling: "This is a tight, Chablis-like
white with sliced-peach and honeysuckle character. Medium-to
full-bodied, tangy and vivid. Precise. Wonderful energy. No malo. Drink
or hold." - (15 Jan, 2020)
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CASE PRICE = $59.99 per bottle (add 12+ quantity to your basket) 95 Points - James Suckling: "A very poised pinot with fresh,
wild cherries and abundant fresh, forest leaves, wood and herbs, all
deeply woven together. The palate delivers a succulent, juicy impression
with an elegant, long and unwavering shape. Excellent pinot. Drink or
hold." - (1 May, 2019)
94 Points & #76 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator (2016 Vintage): "Elegant yet dynamic, with violet, raspberry and spiced cinnamon flavors
that build richness and structure toward refined tannins. Drink now
through 2026. 1,100 cases made." —TF
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96 Points - Wine Spectator: "Opens rich and lush, with grilled pineapple, ripe pear and fleshy apricot flavors. Details of mineral, lime peel and Meyer lemon add a fresh thread of acidity and a sense of precision, finishing with a note of sesame seed. Drink now through 2030. 800 cases imported." - MW (November 2020)
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95 Points - James Suckling: "There is so much red berry fruit here such as redcurrants and raspberries as well as more ripe notes of ash, tar, dried rose petals and spices. The palate is quite rich and dense yet very much kept fresh by tangy fruit and pretty acidity. Long finish. Drink now." (October 2017)
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92 Points & #9 Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 - Whiskey Advocate:
"This Quinta Ruban succeeds the 12 year old version, adding two additional years of finishing in port casks, while maintaining the same bargain price. The result is a symphony of understated opulence. Marzipan, fresh apple and pear, milk chocolate, red berries, candied ginger, and praline on the nose build slowly, leading into a fruity, spiced palate. Flavors of soft gingerbread, molasses cake, cherry pie, spiced plums, almond nougat, and dark chocolate intermingle with faint strains of pipe tobacco. It sings on the finish, with a parting crescendo of hazelnut, spice, cigar wrapper, and lengthy oak." — Susannah Skiver Barton
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97 Points & #80 Top 100 Wines of Italy 2020 - James Suckling: "Aromas
of dried strawberries, citrus fruit, flower sand sandalwood.
Full-bodied and really powerful with fantastic layering of fruit and
ripe tannins. Strawberries, spices, mushrooms and dried flowers. Superb
finish. This is a great Barolo. Really well done. Try after 2023." - (27
Jun, 2020 )
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About the Wine: IDDA is also the name of a joint venture
involving two families: Gaja and Graci, and adventure that began in 2016
on the highest active volcano in Europe. A winery founded to explore
the southern slope of Etna, with the purpose of searching for vineyards
that express elegance and complexity thanks to the nature of the soil
and the sunlight that characterizes these places.
Tasting Notes: Color: Vibrant, ruby red Aroma:
Mineral notes bound to sweet aromas, like marzipan, but with tart
black cherry and mulberry rising from the glass. The wine shows notes of
candied citrus fruits, but also soft herbal tones, such as fresh tomato
leaf and oregano. Taste: This wine has a clear expression of
ripe and sweet fruit on the palate. The finish leads off with Intriguing
minerality, with a hint of flint. A medium structure with good acidity
makes it enjoyable and refreshing.
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92 Points & #40 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Cedar, tobacco, dried cherry and spice flavors mingle in this red. Features a polished texture, with well-integrated tannins and orange peel acidity. Supple, harmonious and graceful. Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo and Garnacha. Drink now through 2025. 100,000 cases made, 9,067 cases imported. —TM Score 92 | Price $29"
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96+ Points - Vinous: "Tasted next to the Valferana, the 2016
Gattinara Vigna Molsino is much more nervous in feel. Iron, dried herbs,
sweet dried cherry, mint, crushed rocks, white pepper and earthy notes
give the Molsino a good deal of aromatic complexity to match its
intense, saline-infused minerality. Today, though, the tannins and acids
are almost overpowering. Readers will find an old-school, classically
austere Gattinara that needs 10-15 years to be at its best. The 2016 is
an absolute jewel of a wine, but it should be purchased only by readers
with either very good genes are a ton of optimism regarding their own
longevity. " - Antonio Galloni (Sep 2020)
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90 Points & Top 100 Values of 2020 - Wine Spectator Magazine: "This
features a seductive texture that coats the palate, offering an
intriguing mineral grip that supports notes of yellow plum and melon at
the core, with spice and floral accents gliding along the edges.
Delivers a long, inviting finish. Chenin Blanc. Drink now through 2029.
3,267 cases imported." - AZ (May 31, 2020)
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93 Points & #5 Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 - Whisky Advocate: "The
yin to Aberlour A’bunadh’s yang, this cask-strength single malt is
matured entirely in bourbon casks rather than sherry. The result is a
bracingly pure whisky with deceptive simplicity; its flavors are clean
and its structure precise, but it’s far from boring. The nose recalls
black-and-white cookies, vanilla-frosted yellow cake, and shortbread
with caramel topping, along with honeysuckle, jasmine, and coconut
cream. Mouth-coating and full, it has flavors of poached pear, malt
balls, nougat, lemon curd, toasted coconut, and hints of spice. Vanilla,
chocolate, and nut flavors are almost endless on the finish. Add water,
or don’t: this is delicious either way." — Susannah Skiver Barton
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90 Points & #60 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Offers an appealing core of intense, lush flavors of ripe melon and
peach, with details of white pepper, honeysuckle and ruby grapefruit
lingering on the finish. Impressive for the intensity and focus. Drink
now. 14,800 cases made, 10,000 cases imported." —MW
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97 Points - Wine Spectator: "Juicy and muscular, with a ball of plum paste, warmed fig compote and black currant reduction flavors that need time to unwind. Ample graphite- and bramble-accented grip underscores the fruit on the finish, while a ganache note finds room to strut its stuff in the end. Should be one of the longer-lived wines of the vintage. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Cão, Sousão and Tinta Roriz. Best from 2030 through 2055. 1,600 cases made, 490 cases imported." - JM (December 2020)
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94 Points - Vinous: "The 2017 Gattinara is terrific. It will
also give readers something to drink without waiting decades. In 2017,
the Gattinara is a bit richer than it often is - the result of the warm
dry year – but its profile is super-classic. Sweet pipe tobacco, mint,
dried herbs, licorice, dried cherry and Alpine herbs fill out its ample
frame effortlessly. I would give the 2017 a few years in bottle, but it
won’t need more than that to start drinking well. In 2017, Roberto
Conterno did not bottle his vineyard-designates. Instead, all the best
lots went into the straight Gattinara, an overachieving wine that
delivers the goods. I don’t expect the 2017 will be among the most
long-lived wines here, but that will hardly be an issue for most
readers. " - Antonio Galloni (Sep 2020)
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95 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "Balsamic aromas of
camphor mingle with pressed rose, new leather and small red berry.
Firmly structured and youthfully austere, the linear palate features
dried cherry, licorice, cinnamon and tobacco alongside assertive but
noble tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2026–2036." - Kerin O’Keefe
(9/1/2020)
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ETA 5 Business Days 94 Points - James Suckling: "Impressively curated cabernet with cedar and tobacco aromas framing bright red berries, as well as bergamot, black tea, red plums and violets. The palate has a smooth, succulent and elegantly juicy shape and such fine, taut and layered tannins that carry so long and pure. Superb cab with power and elegance. Best from 2024." - Nick Stock (March 2020)
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90 Points & #96 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"A medium-bodied red, with a crisp tannic frame, this offers bright raspberry and strawberry fruit, revealing an underlay of fresh earth, spice and dried herb notes. Bright and elegant. Drink now through 2024. 6,250 cases made, 4,000 cases imported." — AN
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CASE PRICE = $12.99 per bottle (add 12+ quantity to your basket) 93 Points - James Suckling: "This has the wonderful, dark-fruit and olive character of a ripe cabernet sauvignon, but the polished tannins fold over the wine. It’s full-bodied, yet agile and focused at the finish. Real wine for the money. Drink now." (June 2020)
91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: "I loved the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Cs, which ranks with the finest releases to date for this cuvée. Classy cassis fruits, lead pencil, and tobacco notes all emerge from the glass, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with ripe tannin, integrated oak, and a great finish. It makes a mockery of just about every other Cabernet Sauvignon in this price range. Buy a case and enjoy over the coming 4-6 years, probably longer." - Jeb Dunnuck (4/15/2020)
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94 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "Aromas of woodland
berry, new leather, camphor and pressed rose waft out of the glass.
Juicy and delicious, the chewy palate doles out succulent Marasca
cherry, crushed raspberry and white pepper. Polished tannins and fresh
acidity give it an immediate appeal but this also offers several years
of drinking pleasure. Drink through 2028. Editor's choice. Kerin
O’Keefe" - (9/1/2020)
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93 Points & #48 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Pretty, featuring rose, cherry, raspberry and mint flavors, with a
touch of mineral. Supple, harmonious and elegant, offering a long
finish. The aftertaste is tinged with orange peel and tobacco notes.
Best from 2021 through 2036. 4,500 cases made. —BS
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96 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "Focused and vibrant,
this chiseled red has enticing scents of small red berry, rose, menthol
and culinary spice. On the taut, youthfully austere palate, a backbone
of firm, fine-grained tannins supports juicy red cherry, strawberry and
licorice while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Give it time to unwind
and come together. Drink 2026–2041." - Kerin O’Keefe (9/1/2020)
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94 Points & #20 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator (2016 Vintage):
"Distinctive, refined and well-built, offering expressive black cherry, cigar box, green olive and cured meat accents that build richness on the long finish. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Viognier. Drink now through 2026. 2,450 cases made. —TF
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96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: "One of the top Merlots in the
report is certainly the 2016 Merlot Howell Mountain from La Jota. This
fabulous wine boasts a deep purple color as well as a true “wow” nose of
blackberries, ripe cherries, spice, bay leaf, and ample savory, complex
herbal notes. It’s medium to full-bodied, has a layered, balanced
style, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Drink it any time over the
coming two decades." - Jeb Dunnuck (1/31/2019)
95 Points & #37 Top 100 Wines of 2019 Wine Spectator Magazine: "An
elegant style, featuring lilting flavors of red currant and dried
raspberry that show hints of cedar and paprika. Fine-edged, with savory
richness midpalate. Dried green herbal notes emerge on the minerally
finish. Drink now through 2026. 1,657 cases made." - KM (Issue Nov 30,
2019)
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98 Points & #53 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"This is well-packed, offering the vivid plum, boysenberry, cassis and açaí berry fruit profile of the vintage, along with a dark edge of tar, baker's chocolate and salted licorice that courses underneath. The long finish lets the fruit play out, keeping singed alder and chai spice hints in the background. Smolderingly seductive. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Cão, Sousão and Tinta Roriz. Best from 2035 through 2060. 3,500 cases made." — JM
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93 Points - Wine Enthusiast: "Aromas of red berry, rose, thyme and a whiff of camphor shape the fragrant nose. Sleek and graceful, the lithe, savory palate delivers juicy strawberry, crushed raspberry, Mediterranean herbs and white pepper framed in glossy tannins and fresh acidity. A mineral note evoking smoky flint lingers on the finish. " - Kerin O'Keefe (December 2019)
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95 Points - James Suckling: "This has some very attractive
rose perfume and anise spice with raspberry, redcurrant and red-cherry
aromas. Blueberry pastry, too. So perfumed. The palate has very fine,
almost crystalline tannins and such intense, juicy and vivaciously
delivered flavors of essence-like red fruit. So precise. Drinkable now,
but with potential for long-term cellaring." - (28 May, 2020)
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