92 Points James Suckling:
Aromas of cherries and green walnuts with flowers. Medium body, firm and silky tannins, and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now – 2024.
92 Points James Suckling:
Aromas of cherries and green walnuts with flowers. Medium body, firm and silky tannins, and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now – 2024.
Gorgeous and affordable Red Burgundy from Quentin Jeannot Pinot Noir at its best! The inevitable generational transition for a winemaking family is often a stressful time for both young and old. The old guard wonders what sort of half-baked ideas their kids will return with from Enology School — spending sleepless nights agonizing over the…
Read Moret’s a big, bold, rich red, yet it maintains a superb balance with plenty of freshness and lift. The Primitivo contributes the enormous depth of plush, dark fruit, and the Cabernet provides the wine with a beautiful counterpoint of structure.
Read MoreCantina Social Cooperative Vecchia Torre is one of the most well-regarded and successful cooperatives in Puglia. The co-op first planted Vermentino in 2006 and quickly found the grape to be remarkably resistant to the region’s punishing heat. They chose a small, ten-hectare vineyard site between two hills that provided the vines with a cooling wind. This cooling influence is the key to the freshness and vibrancy of the Vecchia Torre Vermentino.
Read MoreIf you think about it, a photograph and a bottle of wine share some very notable similarities. They each capture a particular place at a specific point in time, and they’re also a result of an artist’s creativity and passion. Knowing that, it makes perfect sense that my buddy Jean-Christian would name his cuvée “Vin Photographique.”
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