Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Pietradolce | Rosato DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“This is really beautiful with sliced peaches and hints of cream and strawberries. Medium body, bright acidity and a clean finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Pietradolce | Rosato DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A fresh and delicate nerello mascalese with bright acidity, dried orange peel and hints of dark berries, following through to a medium body, fine tannins and a clean and vivid finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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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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| 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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| Ischia Sapori | Rucolino | NV | Wine Enthusiast | 01/10/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A traditional amaro made with arugula leaves, citrus, roots and spices, this inky-dark liqueur has a slightly viscous palate that balances sweet, bitter and spiced notes, showing hints of espresso and bitter chocolate. Drink as a digestivo or pair with coffee.” -Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 1, 2018 |
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