Acclaim

“Made from Carricante vines that are between 100 and 120 years old, this offers intense aromas of honey, acacia, Spanish broom and white fruit. The vibrant palate is layered with concentrated peach, grapefruit and a sprinkling of Mediterranean herbs alongside brisk acidity. A mineral note signals the close.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2015

“Ripe and full bodied, this has aromas of lightly toasted oak, vanilla, red berry and coffee. On the palate, notes of mocha, anisette and grilled herb accent crushed wild cherry while bracing tannins provide structure. It closes on a licorice note.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2015

“Aromas suggest wild red berry, rose and brimstone. The lively palate delivers sour cherry, crushed raspberry, white pepper, cinnamon, flint and orange peel. Tightly wound but polished tannins and brisk acidity provide the framework.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2015

“Mocha, sweet brown bread and vanilla notes accent the flavors of creamed boysenberry, black licorice drop and herbed black olive in this juicy red, with plush tannins. A modern style, but the oak finds enough fleshy flavor for balance. Smoke and graphite hints linger on the chewy finish. Drink now through 2025. 5,000 cases made.”—A.N., WIne Spectator, Apr. 2015

“Accents of mocha and sweet brown bread lead the way in this fleshy red, layered with chewy tannins and flavors of sun-dried black cherry and strawberry, licorice and graphite. Mediumbodied, with a juicy, spiced finish. Drink now through 2022. 15,000 cases made.” —A.N., Wine Spectator, Apr. 2015

“Laced with dark fruit, this brooding Barbera boasts plum, blackberry and boysenberry flavors, staining the palate on the intense finish. Drink now through 2020. 330 cases made.” —B.S., Wine Spectator, Mar. 2015

“The 2011 Barolo Pernanno is darker, richer and more powerful than the straight Barolo. Mocha, espresso, plum and deeper tonalities of fruit flesh out in the glass. Here, too, the style is quite forward and fruit-driven, that makes the Pernanno an excellent choice for drinking over the near and medium term. 2015-2026” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015

“The 2011 Barolo is a very pretty wine for drinking today and over the next decade or so. Open, fruit-driven and super-expressive, the 2011 impresses for its overall balance and classiness. Sweet floral and spice notes add silkiness on the supple, inviting finish. I have a slight preference for the straight Barolo here. 2015-2026” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015

“Graphite and sawdust aromas are followed by cherry, strawberry and licorice flavors. This is lined with surly tannins that leave an astringent finish for now. Better with air, so decant now or be patient. Best from 2018 through 2028. 750 cases made.”  –BS, WIne Specatotr, Mar. 2015

“Structured yet refined, this opens with lovely, understated aromas of red berry, violet and a whiff of exotic spice. The palate is more expressive, delivering mouthwatering black cherry, vanilla, mocha and black pepper alongside a firmly tannic backbone. It closes on a licorice note. Drink 2016–2021.” Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 2015