ILLUMINATI - Riparosso - 2018
- - 91 points-
James Suckling
May 2021A medium-bodied red with aromas of sour cherries, lavender, crushed stones and cedar. Firm,...
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A medium-bodied red with aromas of sour cherries, lavender, crushed stones and cedar. Firm,...
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This fragrant red opens with heady scents of blue flower, star anise, camphor and new leather....
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Heady notes of violet candy and crème de cassis introduce this perfumed red sourced from a...
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Menthol, new leather, French oak and spiced blueberry aromas come to the forefront. Full bodied and...
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Aromas of ripe blackberries and dark cherries with herbal undertones. It's medium-to full-bodied...
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Blackberry, red-plum and graphite on the nose, as well as herbal and smoky notes. It's medium-to...
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Pretty aromas of plum, blueberry, rose hip, lavender, sandalwood and oyster shell. It's medium-to...
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“Pure limestone” is how Ale Vigil describes the soils in this part of the Adrianna Vineyard,...
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I generally have a slight preference for White Bones over White Stones, but in 2019 they...
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Made with vines that average 55 years old, this fragrant, single-vineyard Brunello boasts aromas of...
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Perfumes of violet and rose petal linger from nose to finish in this graceful red. Made with 90%...
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“Part of an impressive range of natural wines from Ale Vigil and the Catenas, this unoaked...
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Considered the most “Gevrey" of the grands crus, a truly earthy wine. Here the thin soils and...
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The 2018 Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon yet includes 27% Merlot, 14%...
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There is a fine purity to the black cherry, blackberry and spice flavors in this supple red. It's...
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Lovely, bright lemon peel and ripe apple fruit, notes of marzipan and a hint of hazelnut. Despite...
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The Catenas are old hands at producing Malbecs that combine different terroirs in Mendoza – El...
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Astonishing consistency defines this wine, hitting a benchmark of high quality that defies vintage...
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Nicely textured, with smooth tannins, this elegant, full-bodied red is packed with dark cherry,...
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Flinty nose. Great balance and texture on the palate with notes of lime zest, marmalade and...
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Catena's High Mountain Malbec is a blend of high-altitude, family owned vineyards situated in...
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The 2020 Tavel La Dame Rousse is another classic Tavel that brings plenty of richness yet has...
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The top cuvée from this world class estate, the 2020 Tavel Cuvée De La Reine Des Bois is mostly...
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Honeysuckle, ripe pear and some dried apple. So perfumed. Full-bodied with incredible intensity and...
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