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ACCOLADE RESULTS
95 points
2011 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Riserva
Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2016
“The 2011 Barbaresco Riserva Asili (red label) is a full and generous wine that wraps thickly over the senses. The bouquet shows enormous depth and power with a generous presentation of dark fruit, cassis, balsam herb, cola, licorice, tar and lingering smoke. There is an evident sense of fruit ripeness here that helps to build momentum and staying power. Clay soils in the vineyard site have also helped to contribute to the heft and full-bodied nature of this special wine. The finish is characterized by mild acidity and lingering flavors of ripe fruit. The opulent fruit of the wine recalls the 2007 and 2004 vintages. ”
94 points
2011 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Riserva
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, April 2016
“An elegant, sinewy style, with classic Nebbiolo character, exuding floral, cherry, strawberry, leather and mineral flavors. The lingering tobacco finish gets a boost from the light burr of tannins. Remains juicy and long. Best from 2017 through 2032. 300 cases imported.”
99 points
2011 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Riserva
James Suckling, James Suckling, January 2015
“This is an incredible wine that reminds me of the perfect 2000 Barolo Rocche de Falletto. Flowers, spices, leather and animals. Decadent. Dried mushrooms. Then changes to Japanese ginger and lemon peel. Full-bodied but refined and so long. It has layers of fruit and power. So refined. Ripe and intense. Perfect balance and harmony. It will be released in 2016.”
95 points
2015 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, July 2018
“Macerated cherry, plum, mineral and leafy, herbal notes highlight this tightly wound red. Elegant, with silkiness up front and assertive tannins guarding the finish. Gains complexity with air. Best from 2022 through 2040. 1,125 cases made.”
92 Points
2014 Donnafugata Tancredi
James Suckling, James Suckling, October 2018
“Clove, vanilla and dust character comes through on the nose, but there’s plenty of underbrush, pine needles and brambleberries to counter that. The palate shows a structured, tannin backbone that’s quite chewy, and the dark fruit flavors roll over spicy components to the medium-long finish. Drink in 2020.”
91 Points
2014 Donnafugata Tancredi
Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, September 2018
“Forest floor, scorched earth, grilled herb and oak driven spice aromas come to the forefront along with mature dark-skinned berry. The juicy medium bodied palate delivers cassis, mature plum, toast and star anise framed in taut fine-grained tannins.”
91 Points
2014 Donnafugata Tancredi
Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, July 2018
“A harmonious, medium- to full-bodied red, offering expressive flavors of ripe black currant and herbed olive, with hints of ground espresso and woodsy spice structured by grippy yet well-meshed, tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d'Avola and Syrah. Drink now through 2028. 50 cases imported.”
91 Points
2012 Donnafugata Tancredi
Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, October 2016
“Offers flavors of crème de cassis, olive paste, dried mint and plumped black cherry, set in an accessible frame. Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d’Avola and Tannat. Drink now through 2026.—A.N.”
90 Points
2017 Donnafugata Sherazade
James Suckling, James Suckling, October 2018
“A fresh and fruity nero d’avola with elderberry pie, cranberry sauce and raspberry cheesecake. Light to medium body, bright acidity and a tangy finish. Drink now.”
92 Points
2014 Donnafugata Mille e una Notte
Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, December 2018
“Underbrush, Mediterranean scrub, toast and exotic spice aromas leap from the glass. The concentrated, velvety palate doles out blackberry jam, ripe raspberry, vanilla and licorice, while tightly knit, fine-grained tannins provide structure.”
93 Points
2014 Donnafugata Mille e una Notte
James Suckling, James Suckling, October 2018
“There’s a savoriness to this that springs immediately from the glass in the form of bark and underbrush. Then dark cherries, brambleberries and vanilla take over. Medium to full body, polished tannins and a focused finish.”
91 Points
2014 Donnafugata Mille e una Notte
Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, July 2018
“An expressive red that offers a lovely skein of fragrant spice and graphite flavors unraveling through the baked plum, fig cake, cured tobacco and tarry smoke notes. This is lightly mouthwatering throughout, medium- to full-bodied, with plush tannins firming the finish. Nero d'Avola, Petite Verdot and Syrah. Drink now through 2026. 300 cases imported.”
88 points
2016 Oberon Merlot
Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator, August 2018
“Loamy tasting, with smoky accents to the red currant, roasted plum and dried berry flavors. Mocha and spice details show on the finish. Drink now through 2021. 5,400 cases made.”
90 points
2015 Oberon Merlot
Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator, November 2017
“A robust style, with inky notes to the dark currant, dried sage and fig flavors, followed by a sanguine finish that’s richly spiced.”
90 points
2016 Oberon Chardonnay
Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator, March 2018
“Delicate, offering layers of white fruit and spice flavors supported by fresh acidity. Lemon drop notes show midpalate, with a plush finish. Drink now through 2022. 6,300 cases made”
90 points
2015 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir
Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, June 2018
“The grapes for this wine are all from cooler Green Valley area, grown in Goldridge soils. It's exotically earthy and robust in red berry, citrus and rose, with a density to the body ripeness and elongated tannin.”
89 points
2015 Laurenz V. Forbidden Grüner Veltliner
Anne Krebiehl, Wine Enthusiast, September 2016
“Notes of red apple and herbal savor lead to an even fruitier, fresh palate of easy lightness. This is all about that fresh, ripe apple flavor in all its honest, fresh-faced appeal. Daringly off dry, the merest suggestion of sweetness boosts all the delicious apple notes and makes this very, very fruity. Drink soon”
90 points
2015 Oberon Merlot
Augustus Weed, Wine Spectator, January 2022
“The Oberon shows the richness that Napa Merlot can achieve on its own.” A review from Kim Marcus is also included stating, “A robust style, with inky notes to the dark currant, dried sage and fig flavors that glide across the palate. The sanguine finish is richly spiced. Drink now through 2020”
89 points
2015 Oberon Los Carneros Chardonnay
James Laube, Wine Spectator, January 2022
“Presents a happy marriage of spicy, toasty oak and apple, melon, fig and pear flavors. The wood and fruit are just coming together, giving this an intense, pithy aftertaste of zesty fruit. Drink now through 2020. 3,500 cases made.”