Acclaim

Underbrush, pressed rose, forest berry and camphor aromas shape the nose on this earthy, elegant red. Linear and firmly structured, the palate features red cherry, blood orange, licorice and a hint of rusty nail set against taut, refined tannins. Give it time to fully develop. Drink 2024–2030. KERIN O’KEEFE

This bright, elegant white has rather restrained varietal aromas evoking hawthorn, hay, citrus and wild herb. It’s racy and tangy, featuring white grapefruit, green melon and flinty mineral flavors alongside crisp acidity. KERIN O’KEEFE

Dusty young peach and mango combines with white smoke and a spritz of lime to form an inviting and wonderfully fresh display on the 2018 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore. It perfectly balances soft textures with salty minerals and acid-driven tension, leaving notes of saline-infused green apple and a hint of grapefruit which begs you to take another sip. The fruit comes from a mix of Bucci estate vineyards, while the wine is aged in old, large 50-75 hectoliter barrels for four months. It’s an amazing value for Verdicchio at this level. Drinking window: 2020 -2026

A dry, fresh pinot noir rosé with lemons and sliced strawberries with a green tint. It’s medium-bodied and fruity. Flavorful finish. Drink now.

Ripe strawberries with blue fruit and hints of black tea. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins and a lively, polished finish. Needs a year or two to soften. Drink after 2022.

A pretty pinot noir with dried strawberries and hints of orange peel and earth. Medium-bodied. Fruity, though slightly tannic through the finish. Drink now.

Attractive red with some pretty ripe berry and light oak character and some smoke undertones. Dried spices as well. It’s medium-bodied with
round tannins and a flavorful finish. Always a fun, thought-provoking pinot from Tuscany. Drink now or hold.

Blueberries, tea leaves, raspberry cheesecake and dried spices. Fullbodied and spicy for this variety, but at the same time crunchy and taut. Drink now.

A bright white with pear, green-apple and stone aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with good fruit and a tangy finish. Drink now.