Acclaim

“Bright medium ruby color. Fruity, savory toasty aromas of grilled red fruits, saddle leather, embers – light wood smoke, and burnt cream with an tangy, dryish full body and a warming, intricate, mediumlength finish with well-integrated, earthy tannins. Lovely rustic innate acidity lifts all the delicate flavors harmoniously.” -Tastings, May 2016

“This fragrant red evokes truffle, sweet cherry, leather and woodsy aromas and flavors. Fluid, with moderate intensity and good grip on the lingering aftertaste. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2023. 8,000 cases made.” –B.S., Wine Spectator, Jun 30, 2016

“Though dense and chewy, this features a core of sweet cherry, currant, licorice and tobacco flavors. The tannins are assertive, but all the elements are well-proportioned. Best from 2018 through 2030. 1,300 cases made.” –B.S. Wine Spectator Jun. 30, 2016

“Saturated with ripe cherry, plum, dusty cocoa, tobacco and tea aromas and flavors. The solid tannins provide support but don’t get in the way of the fruit and savory components. Finishes long and expansive. Best from 2019 through 2035. 1,000 cases made.” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Jun. 2016

“Earth, leather, licorice and spice flavors put this red firmly in the savory camp, while a macerated cherry note lurks in the background. Complex, elegant and long on the finish. Best from 2018 through 2027. 2,500 cases made.” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Jun. 2016

“This is tightly wound and powerful, featuring strawberry, cherry, hibiscus tea, earth and tobacco flavors. Racy and firm, this finishes with freshness and excellent length. Best from 2019 through 2034. 1,000 cases made.” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Jun. 2016

“A lean, austere style, with tannins matched to the fruit. Light cherry and strawberry notes up front struggle to hold their own. Fresh finish. Best from 2017 through 2028. 950 cases made.” -B.S. Wine Spectator Jun. 30, 2016

“A ripe style, displaying cherry, currant, earth and underbrush flavors, matched to dense tannins. Balanced, with a long finish. Best from 2018 through 2028. 725 cases made.” -B.S. Wine Spectator Jun. 30, 2016

“A toasty red, rippling with candied cassis and black cherry fruit, offering accents of mocha and mint, underscored by tarry details. An opulent version, but fresh and harmonious nonetheless, with refined, well-meshed tannins and a silky texture. From Basilicata. Best from 2018 through 2026. 5,000 cases made.” -A.N., Wine Spectator May 2016

“Delicate scents of pressed blue flower, sunbaked earth, red berry and dark spice emerge in the glass. The elegant, structured palate offers mature wild cherry, crushed blackberry, white pepper and licorice alongside a backbone of fine-grained tannins. A cinnamon note closes the finish. Give this a few more years to unwind then enjoy.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, May 2016