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ACCOLADE RESULTS
94 points
2020 Tinto Pesquera Crianza
Mike DeSimone, Wine Enthusiast, November 2023
“Editors' Choice. Black currant, menthol and cocoa powder aromas waft from the glass. This wine opens on spicy notes of anisette and mint leaf that are accompanied by robust tannins and black cherry, cassis, milk chocolate, caramel and violet flavors. The lengthy finish is marked with light floral and cooling herb notes.”
90 points
2020 Tinto Pesquera Crianza
Joshua Greene, Wine & Spirits, June 2023
“Black cherry and fresh tobacco scents lift this wine out of its warm fruit flavors of jammy blueberries. Soft and cushioned, with oak in the background, this is mature and ready to drink.”
94 points
2019 Tinto Pesquera Reserva
Mike DeSimone, Wine Enthusiast, March 2024
“This brilliant ruby-colored wine has aromas of smoked meats, red raspberry, cassis, and anise. It has ripe red and black fruit flavors of black raspberry, red plum, red currant and just a touch of eucalyptus in the post-palate. The tannins are elegant and silky and the finish is long with a persistence of freshly ground white pepper in the post-palate.”
91 points
2020 Condado de Haza Crianza
Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, July 2023
“Shows a nose of fragrant, appealing smoke and grilled herb notes, which are a subtle overtone for flavors of black raspberry, violet, black olive and ground anise and white pepper. Fresh and well-balanced, with lightly chalky tannins firming the finish. Drink now through 2028. 2,500 cases imported.”
92 points
2020 Condado de Haza Crianza
James Suckling, James Suckling, September 2023
“Oak spices, hazelnuts and mocha to the strawberries and red plums. Juicy and expressive on the palate with a medium to full body rounded by firm tannins. Fluid, creamy and long. Drink or hold.”
90 points
2020 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Chardonnay
MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator, July 2023
“Strikes a lovely balance of elegant white flowers, lemon sherbet, lemon meringue and fresh Honeycrisp apple notes that lend fresh acidity, with a minerally whiff and hints of buttery pastry on the finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases made.”
92 points
2021 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir
James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, December 2023
“A textbook Russian River Valley Pinot, with a burst of pomegranate and black cherry fruit laced with blood orange, singed mesquite and savory tinges that ripple through the fresh finish. Drink now through 2030. 3,020 cases made.”
90 points
2021 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Walker Hill Vineyard Chardonnay
MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator, July 2023
“Intense and juicy, with buttery peach pastry, lemon curd, ripe melon and fresh-cut apple flavors that mingle with salted butterscotch around an extremely refreshing core. Drink now. 338 cases made.”
92 points
2020 Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck, January 2024
“Ripe and pure, with a jeweled ruby color, the 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva offers a lovely nose of candied raspberry, fresh violets, sweet herbs, and mossy earth. Full-bodied, it offers up a plush texture with ripe meaty fruit, sweet tannins, and a clean finish. Harmonious and ripe, with a refined touch, it’s already showing well anad will continue to drink well over the coming 10-12 years.”
92 points
2021 Donnafugata Bell'Assai
Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, April 2024
“The warm, floral nose features delicate notes of roses and cherry blossoms, as well as more provocatively sweet aromas of strawberries and cream. The palate takes a bitter turn, which is underscored by a latent earthiness, while acid bounces around polished, firm tannins”
93 points
2021 Luke Columbia Valley Merlot
Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast, April 2024
“A powerful blueberry scent blazes a path for aromas of loamy soil and rose petals dried between the pages of an old book. The wine's flavor combination of black tea, marionberry muffins and oatcakes is like breakfast breaking out—only this meal includes tannins so muscular, they grab you by the lapels and steal your milk money.”
91 points
2021 Luke Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast, April 2024
“The black currant and raspberry aromas are so rich, this wine tiptoes up to cassis territory. Its viscous texture makes the blueberry, poached pear and cinnamon flavors feel like they are careening down a backyard Slip 'N Slide. You can expect plush tannins, medium acidity and a touch of cedar on the finish.”
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2019 Bibi Graetz Colore Rosso
Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, March 2024
“Bibi Graetz makes wine in a privileged location overlooking the city of Florence and we have been privileged to taste some of his amazing wines with him. He prefers to source his grapes from older vines and uses Sangiovese, Colorino, and Canailolo grapes to make this delightful and delicious wine. The 2019 vintage of Colore is made to celebrate his 20th anniversary and has aromas of black cherry, black currant, and a touch of dried Mediterranean herbs with flavors of ripe dark fruits, black plum, raspberry all wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath plus there’s a nice burst of acidity in the long, long finish. ”
94 points
2021 Donnafugata Ben Ryé
Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, March 2024
“A rich, luxurious sweetie, with flavors of orange glacée, pink grapefruit sorbet, spun honey, apple peel and butterscotch melting on the palate like cotton candy. A bright tang of citrusy acidity and a touch of salinity give this good cut and form, while fragrant hints of lavender, cardamom, white chocolate and Earl Grey waft in on the long, lasting finish. Drink now through 2034. 9,500 cases made, 590 cases imported”
94 points
2022 M. Chapoutier Les Meysonniers Blanc
Stuart Pigott, James Suckling, May 2023
“Stunning nose of ripe mirabelle with delicate candied citrus aromas. Wonderful mineral freshness that picks you up and carries you into the sky. So clean and bright at the long finish. From organically grown grapes. From the eastern side of the appellation with gravelly sedimentary soil. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”
94 points
2019 Vall Llach Vi de Finca Mas de la Rosa
Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, January 2024
“Like a swathe of fine silk, this is finely knit and graceful, integrating supple, deftly honed tannins and orange peel acidity. Offers a lovely range of crushed mulberry, raspberry, oolong tea leaf, vanilla and smoke notes. This is quietly persistent on the finish, with delicate hints of milled pepper and anise. Sit and sip slowly, as this opens beautifully in the glass. Drink now through 2034.”
90 points
2021 Emblem Rodgers Creek Petaluma Gap Chardonnay
Zekun Shuai, James Suckling, January 2024
“A round and creamy chardonnay with lemon curd and hints of apple pith and vanilla beans. Medium acidity, with enough freshness to balance the medium- to full-bodied palate with creamy apple fruit and a flavorful finish.”
96 points
2019 M by Michael Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon
Jeb Dunnuck, Jeb Dunnuck, December 2023
“ Revealing a dense plum hue as well as a great nose of blackcurrants, blackberries, truffly earth, iron, and chocolaty oak, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a broad, expansive mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and a great finish. This incredibly hedonistic, sexy beauty will evolve nicely for another 15-20 years if well stored.”