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Lithe and well-cut, this delicate, mineral-driven white shows yellow apple and lemon sorbet notes, plus rich hints of macadamia nut. Zesty finish. Drink now. 6,666 cases made, 160 cases imported.

A rich, fresh red, with a fragrant entry of tar, singed sage and loamy earth hints, this transitions to underscore plum pudding and dried raspberry flavors. Shows a supple frame, thanks to fine, chalky tannins, and the aromatic profile lingers on the sculpted finish. Drink now through 2029. 50,000 cases made, 175 cases imported.

Fine and creamy, this elegant red offers a burst of crushed raspberry and strawberry fruit, plus accents of lavender, incense, tea rose and thyme. Juicy and fresh, with supple, fine-grained tannins emerging on the minerally, tar- and saline-laced finish. Drink now through 2034. 7,500 cases made, 41 cases imported.

Tightly meshed and fresh, with raw silk–like texture carrying finely detailed notes of nectarine and yellow plum, verbena and chamomile, chalk and brine. Elegant. Drink now through 2027. 583 cases made, 55 cases imported.

A wine that has pushed ripeness to the hilt, ending up with gingery notes of apricot pith and stone fruit, verging on viognier. A belt of vanilla oak offers some compression, but this boasts little of the regional character offered by top examples. A bumptious wine with an attractive fruitiness. Drink now.

“Good bright ruby-red. Penetrating floral aromas of red plum, blackcurrant, star anise and cinnamon, plus a bright violet topnote. Sweet, lush and round, with a cool-climate quality contributing to the wine’s impression of steely resolve. I love the combination of silky texture and complexity here. Finishes broad and long, with ripe tannins and a multifaceted personality. What else to say? Beautiful, elegant, mineral, suave, pretty and elegant Brunello sums this gorgeous wine up nicely. It is one of the Brunellos of the 2019 vintage. Drinking window: 2029-2043.” – Ian D’Agata, Mar. 2024

“The nose starts with a hint of vanilla, then quickly dives into deeper, richer aromas of soil, tar and graphite, but also the lively sweetness of cherries and raspberries. On the palate, the fruit element turns more astringent, while enduring currents of dirt and metal flow together to create a sophisticated bitterness that suggests ageability. Tannins are firm enough to stand strong against searing, invigorating acid. ” — Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2024

“The savory nose of damp earth, mixed herbs and rocks draws nuance from an undertone of dried tomato, which sweetens on the palate to push back more forcefully on an enduring savoriness. A sprinkling of tart currants sets up a bitter chocolate finish, where tannins glide past crackling acid like ice skaters past a glittering Christmas tree.” — Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, April 2024

“A primarily sanguine, umami nose features aromas of soil, tar, underbrush and soy sauce, but undertones of tart fruit provide a spark. On the palate, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, along with fierce tannins and acid, help develop both the slightly metallic earthiness and the astringent fruit element into a layered tapestry. — Danielle Callegari” — Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2024

“The nose is simultaneously delicate and earthy, with aromas of dirt, stone and herbs, but also cherry blossoms and cranberries. The palate is defined by a richer, fuller cherry element, but undertones of salt and citrus, along with a powerful electric current of acid, elicit excitement.” — Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2024