
ILLUMINATI - Riparosso - 2017
- - 92 points-
James Suckling
August 2019Lots of soaked fruit, but delivered in a fresh, vibrant mode. Dark cherries, brambleberries,...
Detailed press reviewLots of soaked fruit, but delivered in a fresh, vibrant mode. Dark cherries, brambleberries,...
Detailed press reviewTight and poised with sliced apples, pears and mineral undertones. Medium body. Dry and fruity....
Detailed press reviewLots of crushed-apple, stone and kerosene aromas that follow through to a full body, layered fruit...
Detailed press reviewA creamy and spicy pinot gris with white peaches and apples. Some peach skin, too. Medium to full...
Detailed press reviewA complex and spicy nose with a rich array of pears and light peaches. Very aromatic and...
Detailed press reviewAn impressive nose with very attractive, ripe lemon and peach aromas, as well as a stony edge. The...
Detailed press reviewRed Gently mulled loganberry, plum and black currant fruit flavors form the core, with dark tea,...
Detailed press reviewRed Pure and racy in feel, this lets lively damson plum, red currant and raspberry fruit play out...
Detailed press reviewThe aromatics here are incredible. Such purity of lemons and grapefruit with a striking, stony and...
Detailed press reviewLoads of lemon curd, crushed citrus, white flowers, and salty sea breeze as well as an incredible...
Detailed press reviewThe medium ruby-colored 2018 Côtes Du Rhône La Dame Rousse checks in as 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah,...
Detailed press reviewA similar blend, the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Boisrenard checks in as 66% Grenache, 12% each of...
Detailed press reviewFrom 10-20yo vines in Penrice and Light Pass, matured in used American and French oak....
Detailed press reviewThe 2018er Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett was harvested at 85° Oechsle and was fermented...
Detailed press reviewThe 2018er Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese was harvested at a f ull 94° Oechsle in the prime...
Detailed press reviewThe 2018er Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese was made from clean grapes harvested at a full...
Detailed press reviewThe 2018er Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese was harvested at a full 94° Oechsle in the...
Detailed press reviewThe 2018er Veldenzer Elisenberg Riesling Kabinett was harvested at 84° Oechsle and was fermented...
Detailed press reviewGamy aromas of berry fruits, leather, latex and mulch are more earthy than fresh. Chewy tannins...
Detailed press reviewThis big red has a muscular structure, but the flavors are finely detailed, with black cherry,...
Detailed press reviewThis combines red-berry perfume with some earthy power. Pretty concentrated and complex wine for...
Detailed press reviewAromas and flavors of blueberries and black licorice here. Full body. Integrated tannins give the...
Detailed press reviewThis is once again a solid wine, despite the difficult vintage. The classic fruit and veg combo...
Detailed press reviewAromas of blueberries, dried herbs, black cherries and dried flowers lead to a palate that has a...
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