Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino 2018

By |December 12, 2023|Categories: , , , , |

The Uccelliera estate is located in the warm southern Castelnuovo dell’Abate part of the Montalcino zone. The vineyards range from 150 to 350 meters above sea level. Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino 2018 is aged 24 months in a mix of French and Slavonian oak. The wine has aromas of black cherries, plums, and walnuts with undertones of cedar. The palate is dense and full-bodied, with rich tannins, and a complex finish.

Chateau Haut-Batailley 2015

By |July 8, 2022|Categories: , , , |

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94 points:  "The 2015 Haut Batailley is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot, matured in 60% new oak. It was picked between 21 September until 2 October. It is a level up from the 2015 Lacoste Borie with much more fruit intensity: blackberry, boysenberry, tobacco and cedar aromas. It gathers momentum in the glass and develops a subtle mint accent. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, lithe tannin, very well balanced with just a slight tinniness that will disappear by the time in bottle. I love the pencil shaving sprinkled over the aftertaste here. With very good substance and impressive length, this is a classic Pauillac that I suspect will offer 25 or 30 years of pleasure."

Castello di Perno Barolo DOCG 2019

By |January 3, 2024|Categories: , , , , |

Castello di Perno is an up-and-coming estate in Piedmont of which wine lovers will be hearing a lot more in years to come. The wines are made by one of the region’s top winemakers, Gian Luca Colombo, and the style is described as "neoclassical" by Nick Jackson MW; not a traditionalist, not a modernist producer, but a new classic style of Barolo.  The 2019 vintage of Castello di Perno is 100% Nebbiolo, aged for 24 months in Austrian oak casks and 12 months in bottle. Expect aromas of dried flowers, truffles and cranberries. The balanced palate has high tight-grained tannins and complex earthy and herbal notes, with an elegant long finish. We had the honor of hosting Castello di Perno at 305 Wines and tasted a range of their wines. All highly recommended.

Domaine François Buffet Volnay 2022

By |July 17, 2024|Categories: , , , |

The wines of Volnay have always fine tannins, which makes them supple with good aging potential. Beautiful red ruby color. The bouquet is well defined and very elegant with gracious rose petal notes. The palate is rounded on the entry with silky smooth tannins that are well melted into the wine. There is a velvety touch in the mouth surrounded by a fine acidity and a good grip. Some nice morello cherries and cherry stone notes on finish.
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