Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| 2014 | Wine Spectator | 01/02/2017 | 90 | ||||||||
Verbiage“Well-spiced and balanced, this medium-bodied red offers supple tannins and a pleasing array of crushed black cherry, violet and graphite notes. Delivers a lingering, citrus-tinged finish. Drink now through 2021. 4,150 cases made.” —A.N., Wine Spectator Feb. 2017 |
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| 2013 | James Suckling | 01/02/2017 | 92 | ||||||||
Verbiage“A pretty valpo with plenty of ripe fruit in addition to walnut undertones. Medium to full body, lightly chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Drink now.” -James Suckling, Feb. 1, 2017 |
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| Marcarini | Barolo Brunate DOCG | 2013 | Vinous | 01/02/2017 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2013 Barolo Brunate is laced with the essence of dark cherry, herb, licorice, sage, tobacco and menthol. The aromatic intensity, intrigue and textural depth of Brunate comes through nicely. Deep, rich and beautifully layered, the 2013 offers lovely depth and balance in the classic understated Marcarini style.” -Antonio Galloni Feb. 2017 |
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| Marcarini | Barolo La Serra DOCG | 2013 | Vinous | 01/02/2017 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Marcarini’s 2013 Barolo La Serra is a very pretty, super-classic wine with plenty of La Serra aromatics and tannic grip. Sweet floral notes, crushed red berries, white pepper and mint are some of the signatures. Weightless and a touch ethereal, the 2013 possesses good depth, with beams of supporting acidity and tannin that extend the finish nicely. I would prefer to drink the 2013 sooner rather than later, as it does not appear to be built for extended cellaring.” -Antonio Galloni Feb. 2017 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Castelletto “Vigna Pressenda” DOCG | 2013 | James Suckling | 01/02/2017 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Perfumed and pretty with crushed blackberries and orange peel. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Linear and fine. Drink in 2020.” — James Suckling Feb. 2017 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Castelletto “Vigna Pressenda” DOCG | 2013 | Vinous | 01/02/2017 | 95 | ||||||
Verbiage“A new wine from Conterno-Fantino, the 2013 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda, is fabulous. Dark red cherry, plum, rose petal, mint and sage are beautifully delineated in this vibrant, super-expressive Barolo. Striking in its aromatics and overall intensity, the 2013 has it all. The new Castelletto is a total knock-out from Conterno-Fantino. Don’t miss it!” — Antonio Galloni Feb. 2017 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna Sori Ginestra” DOCG | 2013 | James Suckling | 01/02/2017 | 96 | ||||||
Verbiage“Extremely enticing aromas of cherries, plums, almonds and hints of chocolate follow through to a medium to full body, integrated tannins and a savory finish. Needs time to soften. Drink in 2019” — James Suckling Feb. 2017 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna Sori Ginestra” DOCG | 2013 | Vinous | 01/02/2017 | 95 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2013 Barolo Sorì Ginestra, the estate’s flagship Barolo, hits all the classic Ginestra notes. Sweet, balsamic-inflected notes wrap around a core of intense dark blue and purplish fruit. Veins of salinity and tannin give the 2013 much of its personality. The 2013 is a bit restrained today, but it packs a serious punch. This big boy needs time to shed some of its formidable tannin, but it is impressive.” — Antonio Galloni Feb. 2017 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna del Gris” DOCG | 2014 | Vinous | 01/02/2017 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2013 Barolo Ginestra Vigna del Gris is another super-intriguing Barolo from Conterno-Fantino. Sweet, floral aromatics meld into a core of bright red stone fruit, plum, mint and white pepper. As usual, the aromatics are quite lifted, but in the last few years, the tannins from this site have shown a bit more sweetness. As always, though, the Vigna del Gris is the most slender and feminine of the ConternoFantino Barolos.” — Antonio Galloni Feb. 2017 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Mosconi “Vigna Ped” DOCG | 2013 | Vinous | 01/02/2017 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2013 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped shows the broad, ample shoulders that are typical of this south-facing site in Monforte. Scents of tar, smoke, licorice, scorched earth, dark fruit and gravel fill out the wine’s large frame effortlessly. Virile, dark and muscular, with huge swaths of tannin and tons of intensity, the Vigna Ped is a superb Mosconi Barolo loaded with personality. The 2013 needs time to soften, but it is impressive.” — Antonio Galloni Feb. 2017 |
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