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Focus on Tuscany: The 2009s and 2008s (Aug 2011)

The 2008 Tignanello is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. The 2008 isn’t a huge or obvious Tignanello, rather it is a wine that impresses for its sublime elegance and precision. Understated layers of fruit caress the palate like cashmere in this impeccable, soft wine. There is not a hard edge to be…

The Many Different Chiles of Chile (Mar 2020)

Quebrada Seca, in Limarí, boasts soils of granite and red clay with visible seams of limestone. Amelia was born in Bloques 3 and 9 which, in a cold year with the help of Burgundian knowhow, reaches a significant and seductive degree of sophistication: green apple and hazelnuts set the tone and establish a balanced structure…

Bordeaux’s Radiant 2015s (Apr 2016)

The 2015 Vieux Clos St. Émilion is a dark, powerful wine. Dark red and purplish fruit, smoke, leather, licorice and menthol nuances give the 2015 much of its dark, brooding personality. This hearty, rustic Saint-Émilion is an excellent candidate for drinking on the young side, even if the tannins are a bit burly.

1996 and 1995 Red Burgundies (Mar 1998)

Moderately saturated medium-red. Wilder, more liqueur-like aromas complicated by notes of herbs, leather and game. More reticent in the mouth yet more textured. Offers attractive sweetness in a gentle style. A bit firmer and longer on the finish, but not especially concentrated.

La Lumière Noire: 2019 Burgundy – Côte de Nuits (Dec 2020)

The 2019 Mazy-Chambertin Grand Cru is clearly a step up from the Charmes-Chambertin, offering deeper and more intense red fruit, rose petal and undergrowth aromas. There is also a more tangible marine influence at play here. The palate is medium-bodied with very good structure. Elegant and poised toward the finish, which leaves hints of tobacco…

Domaine Armand Rousseau: Chambertin 1988 – 2002 (Aug 2017)

The 1990 Chambertin appears to be at an early plateau of maturity where the tannins have softened and the flavors are starting to show signs of dried stone fruit, leather, tobacco and spice overtones. There is lovely silkiness and nuance throughout, but less of the visceral thrill that is found in many other wines in…