"A sleek white, with aromas and flavors of gravel dust framing floral, green plum, kumquat and fresh thyme notes. Intense, with fine balance and length."

"This 2019 Rosso takes its time to open, the rigid, iron-like tannins and earthy scents slowly giving way to pure red-cherry flavors laced with licorice, menthol and a distinctly ferrous note. Cellar the wine for at least two years before cracking it open with prime rib."

"Biondi-Santi's 2016 Riserva is for old-school Brunello lovers with plenty of patience. Initial aromas of damp leaves and rust gradually recede as vigorous red cherry and raspberry flavors come to the fore, still tinged with hints of rust and baked clay yet taking on notes of savory herbs and warm spices. The wine continues to gain verve and complexity over the course of several days, suggesting this will really start to sing after a decade in the cellar."

“Suave, elegant and wonderfully expressive. Lifted aromatics and silky tannins give Camarcanda tons of finesse. Deceptive in its mid-weight feel, the 2020 is beautifully resonant. Pretty floral and spice notes open the finish effortlessly. The 2020 is without question the finest Camarcanda to date. Bravo.”

“The 2021 Magari is the most elegant Magari I can remember tasting. Vibrant, nuanced and medium in body, the 2021 possesses notable energy from start to finish. All the elements are so nicely balanced. Dark cherry, mocha, dried herbs, licorice and menthol are finely sculpted in this super-expressive Bolgheri red. Terrific.”

'“This wine shows how far these wines have come in recent years. Even with all of its obvious intensity, the 2019 retains terrific freshness and energy. This is such a classy and elegant wine, certainly the best yet here.”

'“Shows the nuance Vermentino can acquire with a touch of age. Chamomile, dried flowers, mint, lemon oil, marzipan and sage lend notable complexity throughout. This creamy, beautifully textured Vermentino is a winner."

“A very pretty wine. A supple, perfumed Cabernet Sauvignon that emphasizes freshness and drinkability. I admire its balance and aromatic presence, both of which make it a fine choice for drinking over the next handful of years.”

'“A golden appearance. It displays a rich, lightly oxidative nose of baked apples, honey and an atypical but intriguing herbal character akin to fennel. Full and silky in the mouth, there's an appealing phenolic hug on the finish. This is an attractive wine.”

“An expressive white, with a savory, minerally edge that’s distinctive and crisp, imparting elegance and restraint to the core fruit flavors.”

“Classy and polished to the core. Silky and beautifully persistent, the 2018 impresses with its energy and overall poise. Mocha, espresso, blackberry jam, licorice and lavender come together nicely in this understated offering from Sette Cieli. A touch of aeration releases the aromatics nicely.”

“The 2018 Scipio is wonderfully energetic and perfumed. Crushed flowers, mocha, tobacco, cedar and worn-in leather meld into a core of dark-toned fruit. In 2018, Scipio is on the more delicate side of things, but it all works well.”

“The 2021 Noi4 is soft, fresh and fruity, making it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, licorice and cloves are front and center. Bright floral accents lift the finish beautifully. This mid-weight Bolgheri red is a charmer.”

“Hints of oregano and citrus peel accent the tangy red cherry flavors, with lingering hints of smoke and spice on the finish.”

“Shows plenty of depth and excellent ripeness in both its dark cherry fruit and its supple tannins. It has a seamless quality and purity of fruit that will keep the wine fresh and balanced over the next several years.”

“In contrast to Montalcino's recent string of hot and dry vintages, the 2018 growing season saw persistent rains and moderate temperatures that produced some lean wines. Sugarille bucked that trend with ample ripeness in its juicy red cherry and raspberry flavors. Supple tannins frame the fruit as hints of menthol and sweet spice enliven the finish. Impressive for its precision, clarity and depth, this has plenty of aging potential.”

“This poised and harmonious wine unfolds with high-toned red cherry and berry flavors limned with notes of licorice and menthol. It maintains good freshness over several days, with pliant tannins that provide immediate appeal, allowing the pure red fruit tones full expression.”

“This Brunello's flavors of red cherry and raspberry feel ripe and round, woven with notes of damp leaves and hints of basil and oregano. It has an earthy appeal that would match well with roasted maitake mushrooms.”

“Offers an appealing core of fresh red-cherry fruit laced with notes of menthol and anise.”

“Tobacco, licorice and cedar aromas and flavors frame the core of black currant and black cherry fruit in this intense, vibrant red. An iron element emerges too, as this builds to the lingering finish, with fine balance and a lingering aftertaste.”