Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| 2014 | James Suckling | 01/04/2018 | 93 | ||||||||
Verbiage“A very stylish wine with real swagger and presence on the nose from the get-go. Aromas of fresh earth and spiced wild cherries are framed in additional oak-derived spices. The palate has a succulent array of red and dark cherries, peppers and spices. Firm but supple tannins and a long, fluid finish. Try from 2022..” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018 |
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| 2014 | James Suckling | 01/04/2018 | 92 | ||||||||
Verbiage“Slightly lifted woody notes with leafy aromas amid a fresh array of red berries and dried bark. The palate has a swathe of fine but firm tannins, which build handy weight into the red plums. A cherry-flavored finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Castelletto “Vigna Pressenda” DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 01/04/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Impressive complexity and fruit presence on the nose with ripe, spiced red plums, cherries and fresh cedary oak, leading to a palate with some handy weight. Good flow of fruit and tannins that carry the finish long. Try from 2022.” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna Sori Ginestra” DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 01/04/2018 | 95 | ||||||
Verbiage“Light, bright poached strawberries with blood oranges. There are also sweetly herbal accents and upbeat oak leading to a palate with a crunchy texture. Fluid, smooth build into the finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna del Gris” DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 01/04/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“The attractive spiced maraschino and red cherries with sweet earthy notes make a classic impression. Quite an assertive tannin chew and a succulent surging acid-fueled finish. Handy wine, which is nicely interpreted. Try from 2022.” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Mosconi “Vigna Ped” DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 01/04/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Ripe red cherries with roses and some sweetly spicy oak. A hint of orange peel, too. The palate has a fine thread of tannins and a core of chalky, fresh red plums. Try from 2020.” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018 |
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| Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2013 | Vinous | 01/04/2018 | 96 | ||||||
Verbiage“Very deep red. Flinty, floral red cherry and underbrush on the enticing, very pure, precise nose. Then silky and suave, with ripe red cherry, underbrush and savory spices lingering nicely on the long creamy finish. Another classic, outstanding Brunello from Costanti, who has made a few in his time.” -Ian D’Agata, Vinous, Apr. 2018 |
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| Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG | 2012 | Vinous | 01/04/2018 | 98 | ||||||
Verbiage“Vivid deep red. Musky, deep, mineral-tinged aromas of red cherry, violet and crystallized orange peel. Sweet, lush and packed with red fruit, blood orange nectar and savory underbrush flavors; a step up in sheer size from Costanti’s 2013 Brunello. At once powerful and refined, this seriously saturates the palate with flavor, vibrant minerality and noble tannins. This is everything a great Brunello ought to be.” -Ian D’Agata, Vinous, Apr. 2018 |
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| Ferghettina | Franciacorta Brut Milledì DOCG | 2013 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Delicate alluring scents of citrus blossom, white stone fruit and bread dough float out of the glass along with a whiff of dried herb. On the palate, a refined mousse backs up white peach, yellow apple and toasted hazelnut.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2018 |
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| Ferghettina | Franciacorta Brut DOCG | NV | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Enticing aromas of pressed wild flower, chamomile and white stone fruit lead the nose. The bright palate delivers ripe yellow apple, white peach and dried herb alongside an elegant, lively perlage. A lemon-drop note gives it a tangy finish.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2018 |
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