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94 Points, James Suckling – 94 Points, Wine Enthusiast – 93 Points, Decanter – 92 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
What’s so special about this is the unique location, with its proximity to the cooling influence of the Monterey Bay, creates an optimal microclimate for grape growing. This cool maritime climate allows for a long, gentle growing season, resulting in grapes that ripen slowly and develop complex flavors while retaining refreshing acidity.
95 Points, Vinous
Their flagship bottling is memorable every single year, but in 2018, the winery hit a particularly high note. As you probably already noted, Vinous declared the bottlings one of the best examples of the grape they’ve ever tasted. That’s pretty loud praise. They gave it an emphatic 95-point score for good measure. It deserves every point, if not more.
93 Points, Wine Spectator
This is a beautiful example of one of my absolute favorite grapes, Dolcetto – a Piedmontese grape that has so much rich history, yet continues to be phased out as the world clamors for more Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. It comes from Pecchenino, a winery that has been a beacon of winemaking excellence and tradition in Piedmont for over four generations. Their family winery is perfectly nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of Dogliani – and their commitment to Dolcetto has never wavered, even as others around them chased the money.
92 Points, Decanter
The big thing here is the quality. It’s noticeably a few steps above your typical Provencal Rose. It’s a racy blend of mainly Grenache and Cinsault, sourced from the picturesque 25-hectare estate in the countryside of Saint-Tropez. It’s elegant and juicy with good intensity and inviting aromas of red berries, orange peel, strawberry, and spiced ginger. The soft, red currant finish adds to the wine’s overall charm, making it a delightful and approachable choice for any occasion. I can’t believe I’m saying all this about a pink wine!
94 Points, Decanter – 93 Points, Jane Anson – 93 Points, James Suckling
The 2019 vintage of Château d’Aussières Corbières is a true reflection of its exceptional terroir and meticulous winemaking. This blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan offers a harmonious balance of flavors, with notes of ripe berries, spice, and a hint of earthiness. The wine’s structure is elegant yet powerful, with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish that speaks to its age-worthiness.
97 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
The 2021 certainly does – this is an ageworthy beauty that competes with some of the best Bordeaux bottles that money can buy. The conditions were nearly perfect across the Valley, so Jayson and his team could really focus on the blend. The results so far are pretty incredible. Only one reviewer has gotten to the new vintage yet, but if Parker’s Wine Advocate is any indication of what is to come, all the reviews will be quite large. They came in at 97 points for this, calling it “Full-bodied and rich” and “dense and velvety on the palate, with a long, mouthwatering finish.” Not too shabby.
92 Pts, Jeb Dunnuck – 92 Pts, James Suckling – 91 Pts, Decanter – 90 Pts, Vinous – 90 Pts, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
This beauty earned five reviews of 90 points or more, with the Wine Advocate writing in their 90-point review how this one “punches above its weight, offering a level of quality and complexity that belies its price point.” That is an emphatic way to end a review. 91 more points from Jane Ansen of Decanter to go along with 92 from James Suckling, who called it “fresh and crunchy with racy acidity.” Then there’s Antonio Galloni who made this his #1 White Bordeaux Value of the Year. Needless to say, this is a no-brainer white you should be loading up on by the case.
The 2022 is bursting at the seams – a brooding, powerful Red Blend with raspberry, blackberry, vanilla and cranberry flavors on the attack that mesh with a hint of vanilla, and some well integrated sweet oak notes. It’s so silky smooth and inviting with pristine fruit – a mass appeal wine that is sure to be the talk of any table.