An appealingly fresh nose speaks of a panoply of red berry and earth scents where the latter is picked up by the succulent
This is flat out terrific with fantastic upside potential but I caution that there is zero point in buying this without the intent to allow it to age
The 2019 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colle Vota is intense
it became more about muscle and density
round and attractively textured medium-bodied flavors possess better depth and persistence as well as notably better underlying material
Cristia, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2022 An appealingly fresh nose speaksThe first vintage for the tiny production, old vine Grenache cuvee, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is 100% Grenache, from the oldest holdings of the estate, that was raised in older, small barrels. It's a sensational 2004 that exhibits lots of plum, black cherries, caramelized meats, chocolate and violet aromas and flavors. Big, rich, full bodied and uncommonly sexy and textured in the vintage, it is drinking beautifully today but should