Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Ferghettina | Franciacorta Brut Milledì DOCG | NV | International Wine Cellar | 31/03/2014 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“The attractively packaged Brut Milledi is stylistically dry and crisp with notes of fresh bread and hints of fresh, crisp green apple. It is stylistically brut nature in character. 100% Chardonnay, spending 36 months on the lees.” -Stephen Tanzer, Mar. 2014 |
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| Ferghettina | Franciacorta Brut DOCG | NV | International Wine Cellar | 31/03/2014 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“This Brut is quite fruity and floral in character, revealing apple, melon and fresh bread aromas and flavors. It has a creamy texture with mineral notes on the finish. A blend of 95% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Nero that spends 24 months on the lees.” -Stephen Tanzer, Mar. 2014 |
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| Ferghettina | Franciacorta Rosé Brut DOCG | 2009 | International Wine Cellar | 31/03/2014 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Salmon pink. The Rose Brut is a rich and flavorful wine revealing beautiful, dried berry and bright cherry fruit along with residual autolytic flavors. It reveals a creamy, mouth-filling character with good acidity and complexity. A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir that spends 36 months on lees.” -Stephen Tanzer, Mar. 2014 |
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| Ferghettina | Franciacorta Satèn Brut DOCG | NV | International Wine Cellar | 31/03/2014 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“The Saten has a rich, leesy character with bold, earth and herbal notes on a very creamy palate. An autolytic note appears on the finish. 100% Chardonnay spending 36 months on the lees.” -Stephen Tanzer, Mar. 2013 |
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| Cascina Bongiovanni | Barolo “Pernanno” DOCG | 2010 | James Suckling | 24/03/2014 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Fabulous aromas of blackberry, black cherry and flowers follow through to a full body, with super fine tannins and wonderful fruit. Subtle and refined. Complex flavors. So wonderful to taste now, but better in a year or two. Harmonious.” -James Suckling, Mar. 2014 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo “Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG | 2010 | James Suckling | 24/03/2014 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“A wine with dried berry and orange peel character. Full body, chewy tannins and a fresh finish. This is very tannic for the vintage but intense and muscular. Old style in many ways but wonderful in every sense of the word. Try it in 2017.” -James Suckling, Mar. 2014 |
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| “Villa Bucci Rosso” Rosso Piceno DOC | 2008 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/03/2014 | 90 | |||||||
Verbiage“Hailing from old vines, this delicious blend of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese is concentrated but elegant. Aromas of tilled soil, ripe blackberry, black cherry, black pepper and a hint of vanilla take center stage. The palate shows juicy sour cherry, accented with balsamic herbs and a mineral note balanced by freshness and supple tannins.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 2014 |
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| “Villa Bucci Riserva” Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG Classico | 2009 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/03/2014 | 94 | |||||||
VerbiageCellar Selection “From Verdicchio’s leading producer, this is the wine that started the denomination’s renaissance into Italy’s premier white. The ’09 is beautiful, with an intense perfume of yellow flowers and stone fruits. The palate delivers concentrated peach, apricot and creamy lemon flavors, layered with mineral and spice accents. It already has stunning depth, but hold for more complexity. Drink through 2024.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 2014 |
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| Bucci Classico” Verdicchio Classico dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico Superiore | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/03/2014 | 90 | |||||||
Verbiage“This classic bottling opens with enticing floral aromas of Spanish broom, acacia and a whiff of flint. The palate delivers succulent yellow peach, citrus and almond along with mineral notes. It boasts impeccable balance and nice length.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 2014 |
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| 2010 | International Wine Cellar | 01/03/2014 | 91 | ||||||||
Verbiage“Good deep red. Sweet but subdued aromas of dark cherry and truffle. Silky and rich on the palate, showing lovely depth of red and darker fruit flavors complemented by nutty oak. Distinctly more vibrant than the Rapet. Finishes with a pungent note of fruity pepper, firm but fine tannins and lingering dark fruit flavors.” – Stephen Tanzer, Mar. 2013 |
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