Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG | 2015 | Wine Enthusiast | 03/03/2020 | 93 | ||||||
VerbiageBalsamic aromas evoking eucalyptus and new leather align with mature plum and exotic spice on this ethereally elegant red. Made with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino, the smooth, polished palate delivers sour cherry, cranberry and licorice before a coffee finish. Lithe tannins provide support. Drink through 2027. KERIN O’KEEFE |
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| 2017 | Wine Enthusiast | 03/03/2020 | 90 | ||||||||
VerbiageMade with organically grown grapes, this single-vineyard bottling opens with intense aromas of red berry, violet, cooking spice and a balsamic note. The juicy, lively palate features red cherry, cinnamon and star anise alongside smooth tannins. Drink soon to enjoy the fruit richness. KERIN O’KEEFE |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio DOCG | 2016 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/03/2020 | 95 | ||||||
VerbiageVibrant, linear and fragrant, this radiant 100% Sangiovese has enticing scents of wild berry, rose, new leather, tobacco and a balsamic whiff of camphor. It’s full bodied but boasts a silky-smooth finesse, delivering red cherry, pomegranate and exotic spice alongside polished, elegant tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2021–2031. KERIN O’KEEFE |
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| Private: Montaperto Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione | 2016 | Wine Spectator | 31/12/2019 | 92 | |||||||
VerbiagePomegranate, black cherry, wild thyme and tar aromas and flavors mark this dense, solidly structured red. Sleek yet intense, with a lightly astringent finish. The vibrant acidity carries a lingering essence of fruit. Best from 2021 through 2032. 500 cases made, 200 cases imported. — BS |
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| Private: Dofana Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione | 2016 | Wine Spectator | 31/12/2019 | 90 | |||||||
VerbiageThere is balance and contrast to this red, featuring a soft, delicate attack that boasts cherry, strawberry, iron and underbrush flavors. The back half is tough and dry, with astringent tannins truncating the finish. This should resolve itself in a few years. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2021 through 2030. 2,000 cases made, 200 cases imported. — BS |
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| Private: Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG | 2016 | Wine Spectator | 31/12/2019 | 89 | |||||||
VerbiageThis bright version bursts with black cherry and black currant fruit, along with accents of earth, tobacco and mineral. Elegant and balanced, with a lingering aftertaste. Drink now through 2023. 2,000 cases made. — BS |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Dogliani Superiore Vigna Tecc DOCG | 2016 | Wine Spectator | 31/03/2019 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Broad, rich and plummy, this Dolcetto’s panoply of black cherry, plum, earth and chocolate flavors is wrapped in a lush texture. This is dense and firm, with a light layer of dark chocolate on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 2,000 cases made.” –BS, Wine Spectator, Mar. 31, 2019 |
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| 2013 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/03/2019 | 94 | ||||||||
VerbiageCellar Selection “Enticing scents of spiced plum, pipe tobacco, crushed mint, new leather and a whiff of smoke come to the forefront. The full-bodied, velvety palate boasts dried cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and a graphite note. Fine-grained tannins provide the firm but elegant framework while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink through 2025.” Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 1, 2019 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio DOCG | 2015 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/03/2019 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Initially rather shy, this eventually offers aromas of mature black-skinned fruit, pipe tobacco and a whiff of new leather. The enveloping palate evokes dried cherry, prune, clove and a note of star anise alongside polished tannins. Drink through 2023.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 1, 2019 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | 2015 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/03/2019 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Subtle aromas of ripe forest berry, scorched earth, exotic spice and a balsamic whiff of camphor lead the nose. The linear palate offers dried black cherry, ground pepper and a hint of grilled herb alongside fine-grained tannins.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 1, 2019 |
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