The Gorgona Rosso 2020 from Frescobaldi is a red wine that hails from the Gorgona island off the Tuscan coast; a joint venture between Frescobaldi and the Institute of Pena dell'Isola, where prisoners and winemakers work together to create a uniquely...

The remarkable 2021 Montrose comes wafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of cassis and dark berries mingled with subtle hints of mint, orange, pencil shavings and spices, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered and...

Dressed for a party, the Bibi Graetz 2019 Colore celebrates the estate's 20th anniversary with a special commemorative (2000-2019) bottle. This vintage of Colore is 100% Sangiovese (the small part of Colorino in the blend we saw last year has been...

The 2017 Pichon Comtesse has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It is quite closed to begin, opening out with considerable swirling to reveal a gorgeous perfume of raspberry coulis, red roses, and crushed rocks, leading to a core of cassis and...

A fine bright crimson colour with an elegant and fairly strong bouquet dominated with Morello cherry, blackcurrant and raspberry, which develops into strawberry and forest floor after a few years of cellar ageing. Supple, discretely tannic with little...

Attractive and compelling nose of dark cherries, currants, spiced plums, grilled herbs, bark cedar and baking spices. Hints of toasted oak. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Layered and well-structured with a delicate character on the...

The 2016 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is another second wine that tastes more like a grand vin. Made from 51.3% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it too is deeply colored and has a classic Haut Brion bouquet of...

Deep garnet in color, the 2016 Calon Segur prances out with showy notes of blackcurrant cordial, blackberry preserves, and ripe boysenberries, plus suggestions of licorice, candied violets, and spice cake with a touch of charcuterie. Medium to...

A very beautiful, powerful and complex nose combining fruity (wild strawberry, fruit coulis, raspberry, cherry) and spicier notes from aging in barrels (beeswax, peat, charcoal, cedar, chocolate). Very nice ample mouth, ripe, marked by a certain...

The 2020 Tignanello is an intense ruby red in color. Complex notes of ripe red fruits, especially cherries, are highlighted along with berries and floral notes. Its bouquet is complemented by notes of roasted coffee and cocoa powder. On the palate, the...

The 2006 Barolo Riserva is also impressive, with a streamlined and elegant feel enhanced by pretty accents of dried flower, tar, spice, cassis and black pepper. There’s a delicate and mysterious aspect to the wine that keeps your attention focused...

Barolo Borgogno is one of the oldest Barolo produced following a classic and natural style. These precious bottles could have some sediment settled in the bottom, for this reason decanting the wine few minutes before the service is recommended. Lovely...