Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Cascina Bongiovanni | Barolo DOCG | 2012 | Wine Spectator | 30/06/2016 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“A mix of sweet cherry and strawberry flavors highlights this vibrant, tensile red. Dusty tannins line the finish. Stays balanced in the end, echoing leather and tar notes. Best from 2018 through 2028. 750 cases made.” -B.S. Wine Spectator Jun. 30, 2016 |
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| Marcarini | Barolo La Serra DOCG | 2012 | Wine Spectator | 30/06/2016 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Seems developed for a young Barolo, with tar, mushroom and leather flavors. Though chewy, this is elegant, presenting a smooth texture and fine balance. Best from 2017 through 2027. 2,000 cases made.” -BS, Wine Spectator, Jun. 30, 2016 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Mosconi “Vigna Ped” DOCG | 2012 | Wine Spectator | 30/06/2016 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“This is pretty, showing menthol, eucalyptus, cherry and tobacco flavors. Fresh and balanced overall, with a long finish. Needs a year or so to integrate. Best from 2018 through 2029. 400 cases made. ” –B.S. Wine Spectator Jun. 30, 2016 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | 2013 | Wine Spectator | 30/06/2016 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“Fresh and elegant, this red sports a beam of cherry and blackberry flavors, well-matched to the integrated structure. Long and resonant on the earth- and spice-tinged finish. Drink now through 2020. 4,500 cases made.” –B.S., Wine Spectator, Jun 30, 2016 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo Cannubi DOCG | 2012 | Wine Advocate | 30/06/2016 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“The Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2012 Barolo Cannubi takes a brief departure from the delicate floral and ethereal aromas usually associated with this important vineyard site. Instead, the wine offers a greater degree of darkness, richness and intensity. What it gains in power, it ultimately relinquishes in complexity. There is more dark fruit on display and a riper style to behold. It’s been a very sad year for Poderi Luigi Einaudi. The estate winemaker and technical director Lorenzo Raimondi died suddenly at the end of April. He was 60-years-old and had spent much of his career defining the house style that prizes elegance and tradition. Raimondi was also Deputy Mayor of his hometown Dogliani. I wanted to take this opportunity to extend my condolences to the greater Einaudi winery family.” -Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Jun 30, 2016 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo “Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG | 2012 | Wine Advocate | 30/06/2016 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2012 Barolo Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi is a beautiful expression with lingering tones of spice, leather and dried fruit that offer an authentic portrait of Nebbiolo. This is a classic wine from the appellation that prizes elegance, finesse and texture. Dried fruit, cola, grilled herb and rose hip emerge from the bouquet. In the mouth, this wine is silky and long. It’s been a very sad year for Poderi Luigi Einaudi. The estate winemaker and technical director Lorenzo Raimondi died suddenly at the end of April. He was 60-years-old and had spent much of his career defining the house style that prizes elegance and tradition. Raimondi was also Deputy Mayor of his hometown Dogliani. I wanted to take this opportunity to extend my condolences to the greater Einaudi winery family.” -Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Jun 30, 2016 |
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| Cascina Bongiovanni | Arneis Langhe DOC | 2015 | Wine Spectator | 01/06/2016 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“Melon, sweet herb and anise flavors highlight this rich, somewhat viscous white. Smooth, but with good cut that focuses the finish. Drink now. 750 cases made.” — B.S., Wine Spectator Jun. 2016 |
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| Fantini | Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC | 2013 | Tastings | 01/06/2016 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“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 |
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| Arillo in Terrabianca | Campaccio Toscana IGT | 2011 | Wine Spectator | 01/06/2016 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“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 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna Sori Ginestra” DOCG | 2012 | Wine Spectator | 01/06/2016 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“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 |
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