Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Poderi Einaudi | Dogliani DOCG | 2014 | Wine Spectator | 31/10/2016 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“An earthy, stony note underlies the black cherry and blackberry flavors in this firm, bright red. Finishes on the muscular side. Drink now. 12,500 cases made.” –BS, Wine Spectator, Nov. 2016 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Dogliani Superiore Vigna Tecc DOCG | 2013 | Wine Spectator | 31/10/2016 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“A lean, sinewy style, with black cherry, blackberry and earth flavors fused to a dusty, tannic backbone. Fine depth. Drink now through 2018. 2,000 cases made.” –AN, Wine Spectator, Nov. 2016 |
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| Cascina Bongiovanni | Barolo “Pernanno” DOCG | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/10/2016 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“This opens with aromas of menthol, chopped mint, ripe berry, leather, underbrush and a hint of toasted oak. On the firm palate, tightly wound tannins weave through Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon and a balsamic note. Drink after 2020.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast Oct. 2016 |
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| Cascina Bongiovanni | Barolo DOCG | 2012 | Wine Advocate | 01/10/2016 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Oak, roasted coffee bean and star anise aromas lead the nose. On the palate, notes of fennel, licorice, mocha and espresso lend depth to a core of dried cherry while firmly delineated tannins provide the framework. Drink after 2020.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast Oct. 2016 |
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| 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/10/2016 | 90 | ||||||||
Verbiage“Aromas of oak, toast, espresso and a whiff of violet come together. The firmly structured palate offers dried black cherry, orange zest and licorice alongside bracing tannins.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast Oct. 2016 |
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| 2012 | Wine Spectator | 01/10/2016 | 92 | ||||||||
Verbiage“Iron and sanguine aromas complement cherry and underbrush flavors in this beefy, tightly wound red, which has severe tannins and a sinewy texture, yet ample fruit and a lingering finish. Be patient. Best from 2020 through 2035. 415 cases made.” -B.S. Wine Spectator Oct. 2016 |
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| 2012 | Wine Spectator | 01/10/2016 | 91 | ||||||||
Verbiage“With air, this becomes round despite the solid tannic structure, revealing cherry, tobacco and tar flavors. Racy, with a long, stony finish. Best from 2019 through 2033. 330 cases made.” -B.S. Wine Spectator Oct. 2016 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo “Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/10/2016 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Ripe berry, underbrush, scorched earth, menthol, baking spice and a hint of leather meld together on this. The ripe, delicious palate doles out crushed raspberry, juicy Marasca cherry, white pepper and espresso alongside a tannic backbone. A tobacco note wraps around the finish. Drink 2019–2027.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast Oct. 2016 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/09/2016 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“This linear blend of Sangiovese and 15% Colorino, Canaiolo and Mammolo opens with a subtle fragrance of violet, red berry and licorice. The focused palate offers dried plum, ripe black cherry, leather and grilled herb alongside fine-grained tannins.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast Oct. 2016 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo Cannubi DOCG | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/09/2016 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Leather, underbrush, earth, iris and woodland berry are some of the scents you’ll discover on this structured wine. The concentrated palate delivers tart red cherry, licorice, cinnamon and sage before leading into a juicy finish. Firm tannins offer support. Drink 2018–2026.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast Oct. 2016 |
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