Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Cantina Santadi | Noras Cannonau di Sardegna DOC | 2015 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“A very attractive Sardinian red that combines great ripe plums with a hot, dry-earth character and has a very food-friendly balance of ripeness and soft tannins. Drink now with autumn or winter dishes.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Rocca Rubia Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC | 2015 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Big black fruit with just a hint of bitter chocolate, this is a ripe and dynamic carignano that has a lot of depth and a very solid tannin structure that gives the long finish a lot of drive. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Terre Brune Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC | 2014 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Enveloping, elderberry and damson nose that has no hint of exaggeration of any kind. With aeration, some meaty character develops. Great concentration and a super tannin structure that gives this a plush feel through the long, slightly warm finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Cala Silente Vermentino di Sardegna DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“There’s a salty and fresh undertone to the dried-pear and peach character that reminds me of the sea. Medium-bodied, bright and intense. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Il Feuduccio | Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Another rosé that’s quite reductive at first, but it opens up into classic Cerasuolo cherry fruit with rose water and nectarines. Medium to full body, some fresh acidity and a fruity finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Il Feuduccio | Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Feuduccio DOC | 2015 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“Bold and tannic, but much more ripe fruit than some of this producer’s other wines and the tannins are also rather well integrated. Short finish, but quite good harmony. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Il Feuduccio | Pecorino Colline Teatine Feuduccio IGT | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Very pretty lime and mineral character to this, on both the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, dense and fresh. Vibrant and intense. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | 2015 | Wine Spectator | 15/10/2018 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Shows terrific purity, featuring rose, cherry, strawberry and graphite aromas and flavors. Delivers plenty of finesse alongside a firm structure. Offers excellent balance and a lingering aftertaste. Drink now through 2032.” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Oct. 15, 2018 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva “Sotto Casa” DOCG | 2013 | Wine Spectator | 15/10/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“A complex, balanced red, with a vibrant structure uplifting the cherry, plum, leather, mineral and underbrush flavors. Not powerful, but lingers and is ready to enjoy. Drink now through 2024.” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Oct. 15, 2018 |
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| Arillo in Terrabianca | Campaccio Toscana IGT | 2013 | Wine Spectator | 15/10/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Leans toward the exotic side, with raspberry jam, boysenberry, vanilla, toast and tobacco flavors. Ripe and flamboyant, yet with serious structure underneath. Fine length. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2024.” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Oct. 15, 2018 |
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