Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Dolcetto d’Alba “Bricco Bastia” DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Lots of soaked, primary fruit such as blueberries with elderberry tart and pressed violets. Medium body, lots of essence-like fruit lingering on the finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Langhe Nebbiolo “Ginestrino” DOC | 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“This shows quite some distinctive notes of blueberry tart, roasted herbs, vanilla, citrus and dried spices. Full body, chewy tannins and a spicy finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Langhe Rosso “Monprà” DOC | 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Quite a decadent nose with vanilla, resin, cloves, tar and blackberry crumble. Full body, chewy tannins and a very flavorful finish. Drink in 2022.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo Cannubi DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Nice aromas of floras, candied lemons and dried cherries. A generous body with supple tannins, making this an easy Barolo to enjoy now. Good length, but lacks some of the excitement that the best wines from this vintage have. Outstanding still. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo “Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Very aromatic and bright with tar, dark-berry and cherry aromas. Full-bodied, tight and chewy with integrated and polished tannins. Shows depth and power for the vintage. This needs a few years to soften. Try it in 2021.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Dogliani DOCG | 2017 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Shows lovely pressed violets, black olives and bark. Medium- to full-bodied, tight and serious with a structured tannin backbone and a taut finish. Savory. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Dogliani Superiore Vigna Tecc DOCG | 2016 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“A very intense nose of brambleberries, citrus, underbrush, dried herbs and blueberries. Medium to full body, bright acidity and a medium-long finish. Fruity but serious at the same time. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Langhe Nebbiolo DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“Fresh elderberries, blueberries and herbs. Light body, fresh acidity and a slightly short finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Rosso delle Langhe Luigi Einaudi | 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Bright aromas of flowers, such as violets and lavender, as well as dark fruits that follow through to a full body. Round and juicy tannins and a rich, flavorful finish. A big wine, but it remains lively on the palate. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Private: Chianti Classico “Fontalpino” DOCG | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/09/2018 | 91 | |||||||
Verbiage“A fresh and pretty Chianti Classico with light chocolate, hazelnut and a dark-berry character. Medium body, crisp acidity and medium tannins. A little bitter at the end. From organically grown grapes. Needs a year to soften. Try in 2019.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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