Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Poderi Einaudi | Langhe Nebbiolo DOC | 2018 | Gourmet Traveller Magazine | 01/04/2020 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage2018 Poderi Luigi Einaudi Langhe Nebbiolo (A$53) received top points from Bourne. “Abundant perfumes of violet, peony, raspberry and cranberry,” he said. “Spicy palate with lots of meaty and umami flavours. Complete and harmonious. Fine long tannins drive the finish.” The sweet and savoury flavours are mouthfilling and match the generous, dry finish. |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Langhe Nebbiolo “Ginestrino” DOC | 2016 | Gourmet Traveller Magazine | 01/04/2020 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage2016 Conterno Fantino Ginestrino Langhe Nebbiolo (A$75), unusually, has a deep garnet-red colour. The nose matches it, dense and closed, with dark cherry and plum. The palate’s very savoury, powerful, even brooding, with dusty, dry tannins. “It’s super complex,” said Curkovic. “Spice and tar, black olive and black cherry. Beef stock, balsamic and herb notes. Extraordinary depth and length.” Please give it time. And flavoursome food. |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Rosso di Montepulciano “Prugnolo” DOC | 2017 | Vinous Media | 27/03/2020 | 88 | ||||||
VerbiageThe 2017 Rosso di Montepulciano Prugnolo is soft, fruity and floral, all of which make it quite delicious today. I would prefer to drink it over the next few years, while the red cherry/ strawberry fruit remains bright and fresh.” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar. 2020 |
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| 2017 | Wine Enthusiast | 04/03/2020 | 90 | ||||||||
VerbiageMade with organically grown grapes, this has aromas of black-skinned berry, tilled soil and leather. The savory palate offers dried black cherry, star anise and white pepper alongside polished tannins. Enjoy through 2022. KERIN O’KEEFE |
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| Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2015 | Wine Enthusiast | 04/03/2020 | 98 | ||||||
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| Fuligni | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2015 | Wine Enthusiast | 04/03/2020 | 98 | ||||||
VerbiageEditor’s Choice |
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| Hauner | Malvasia delle Lipari Passito DOC | 2016 | Wine Enthusiast | 04/03/2020 | 91 | ||||||
VerbiageThis opens with aromas of walnut and orange liqueur. Reflecting the nose, the palate, doles out candied orange zest, acacia honey and walnut while fresh acidity boosts the rich flavors. KERIN O’KEEFE |
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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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