| 2012 |
Bianchi Winery |
Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon |
Double Gold Medal |
San Francisco Chronicle |
Double Gold |
 |
2017-01-27 |
| 2013 |
Verbena |
Brunello di Montalcino |
Very fragrant and pure. Ripe plums but no hint of overripeness. Creamy richness and full, supple tannins make this an easy Brunello to enjoy. With more freshness on the finish it would rate even more highly. Drink now or hold. |
James Suckling |
92 |
|
2017-01-25 |
| 2013 |
La Fiorita |
Brunello di Montalcino |
Aromas of black cherry and dried herbs follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink or hold. |
James Suckling |
92 |
|
2017-01-25 |
| 2016 |
Jean-Marc Burgaud |
Morgon Cote du Py |
Reveling in the tannins of a young Côte du Py, this wine is rich, structured and dense. The tannins give the dry edge this wine needs to age. Intense with ripe black fruits, this is a powerful. wine. Drink from 2019. |
Wine Enthusiast |
94 |
|
2017-01-25 |
| 2015 |
White Hart |
Pinot Noir |
From a vineyard that’s 40 years old, this smartly priced bottling shows vanilla, clove, hickory smoke and black cherry on the hearty nose. The palate is soft upon entry, showing more of that clove against a baked black-plum background. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
|
2017-01-24 |
| 2015 |
Bianchi Winery |
Bianchi Sauvignon Blanc |
Best buy |
Wine Enthusiast |
90 |
|
2017-01-24 |
| 2012 |
Rocca di Castagnoli |
Poggi ai Frati Riserva |
New leather, blue flower, wild berry and a whiff of oak-driven spice lead the nose. The savory chewy palate offers mature black cherry, raspberry, star anise, clove and menthol while lithe tannins provide polished support. Drink through 2019. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
|
2017-01-24 |
| 2015 |
Keuka Spring |
Merlot |
Gorgeous rose, plum and bramble notes perfume this exceptionally fragrant Merlot. Its complexity extends through the palate with bright cherry and plum flavors bolstered by savory nuances of olive and dried herb. Crisp acidity and fine persistent tannins guide a long finish. Editors’ Choice. —A.I. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
|
2017-01-24 |
| 2014 |
Giovanni Chiappini |
Felciaino |
Aromas of ripe fruits, spices and currants follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and a clean finish. A little light but very enjoyable. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
90 |
|
2017-01-12 |
| 2013 |
Giovanni Chiappini |
Guado de' Gemoli |
The 2013 Guado de' Gemoli, Chiappini's Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc blend, is a prototypical Bolgheri red. Flamboyant and generous, yet also super-refined, the 2013 is sumptuous and deeply expressive from the first taste. Raspberry jam, sweet spices and new French oak are front and center. The oak is a bit pronounced at this stage, but that is a relatively small critique for a wine that delivers the goods. Even with all of its natural intensity, the 2013 retains a good bit of freshness. |
Vinous |
94 |
|
2017-01-12 |
