Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Poderi Einaudi | Rosso delle Langhe Luigi Einaudi | 2010 | Wine Advocate | 01/07/2015 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2010 Langhe Luigi Einaudi is a blend of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Nebbiolo, 20% Barbera and 20% Merlot (aged in botte grande for 18 months). The wine presents a thick consistency with a chewy, dark personality. The aromas are sweet and round with bright accents of cinnamon, black cherry and vanilla. Overall, the wine is softly contoured and rich. You can drink it now or set it aside in your cellar for five more years.” -Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Jul 1, 2015 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | 2011 | Wine Spectator | 01/06/2015 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Muscular, with black cherry and blackberry flavors layered over beefy tannins. The balance leans toward the austere side on the long finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 4,165 cases made.” —B.S., Wine Spectator, Jun. 2015 |
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| 2011 | Wine Spectator | 01/06/2015 | 92 | ||||||||
Verbiage“Floral, strawberry and cherry flavors are shaded by tobacco and spice hints in this elegant, intense and complex red. The supple texture offsets the firm tannins on the long finish. Shows fine potential. Best from 2018 through 2030.” —B.S., Wine Spectator, Jun. 2015 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna Sori Ginestra” DOCG | 2011 | Wine Spectator | 01/06/2015 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Notes of sweet vanilla and chocolate from new oak dominate, with the flavors of cherry, leather and licorice burled for now. Nonetheless, this red shows elegance and style. Sweet fruit lingers among the tannins. Best from 2018 through 2032.” —B.S., Wine Spectator, Jun. 2015 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna del Gris” DOCG | 2011 | Wine Spectator | 01/06/2015 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“An alluring melange of sweet cherry, raspberry, licorice, menthol and spice aromas and flavors highlights this elegant red. Firm, yet stays balanced and long through the spice-filled finish. Best from 2018 through 2032.” —B.S., Wine Spectator, Jun. 2015 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Mosconi “Vigna Ped” DOCG | 2011 | Wine Spectator | 01/06/2015 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“The lovely, complex nose of sweet cherry, eucalyptus, menthol, licorice and tar shows the promise of this red. Beefy, wellintegrated tannins add support as this lingers on the aftertaste. Displays fine intensity and harmony. Best from 2019 through 2035.” —B.S., WIne Spectator, Jun. 2015 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo Cannubi DOCG | 2011 | Wine Spectator | 01/06/2015 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Violet and black currant aromas and flavors are at the center of this red, tinged by licorice, spice and mineral notes. Lean, intense and persistent on the long, cherry- and spice-accented finish. Fine grip and freshness gives this longevity. Best from 2018 through 2035. 950 cases made.” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Sep 30, 2015 |
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| Il Feuduccio | Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC | 2014 | Vinous | 01/06/2015 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Amber-tinged rosé. Fresh aromas of red berries, orchard fruits and herbs. Clean, fresh red berry flavors show a distinctly saline nuance. Finishes tactile and long. I know this is bottled in clear glass so the wine’s pink color is obvious for all to see, but I couldn’t find the word rosato anywhere on the bottle. I might be wrong, but it seems to me that labeling this wine as Carignano del Sulcis only (normally a red wine) is likely to confuse people.” – Ian D’Agata, Vinous, June 2015 |
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| Jankara | Vermentino di Gallura DOCG | 2013 | Bibenda | 01/06/2015 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Luminous straw color in the glass, territorial on the nose with potent tones of Sage, Corbezzolo, mint, lavender, mandarin, thyme and salt. The palate is soft, round with great volume and perfect acidity. The finish is coerent and mineral. Aged in stainless steel. Suggested with Tortelli filled with swordfish with a light sage pesto.” – BIbenda, Jun. 2015 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Tre Torri Carignano Del Sulcis Rosé DOC | 2014 | Vinous | 01/06/2015 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Dark pink, almost red in color. Initially reduced nose opens with aeration to offer deep aromas of red berries, minerals and herbs. Nicely textured Cerasuolo with good weight to its ripe red berry and floral flavors. Finishes bright and long. Once you start with this, it’s hard to put the glass down.” – Ian D’Agata, Vinous, June 2015 |
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