Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 2009 Italy> Tuscany 90 Points International Wine Cellar; 92 Points James Suckling Nipozzano 2009 is a lovely ruby-red. The nose opens with dark wild berries and cherry, hints of cotton candy and pleasant floral notes of lilac and chocolate. The spicy component emerges with nuances of clove and green peppercorn. The [...]

San Martino Siir Aglianico Del Vulture 2009 Varietal: Aglianico Region:  Italy; Basilicata The Piccin family originally hails from Tuscany but found themselves drawn to a more simple, traditional wine farming life in the south of Italy in Basilicata where the Aglianico grape reigns supreme. Their 7 hectares of vineyards are certified organic in a high [...]

La Fiorita “Laurus” IGT 2005 Italy; Tuscany; Montalcino This is a modern Tuscan blend of merlot and sangiovese from the Brunello region of Tuscany. This a wonderfully rich, supple red that has flavours of spice, cherries and a hint of truffles on the finish. The wealth of soft luscious fruit shows that the best place [...]

Three Rivers Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 This is a deep, rich and mouth filling wine with aromas of plums, cocoa, ripe berries and vanilla. While the silky texture and soft tannins make this a pleasure to consume now, it will continue to improve over the next five years. 90 Points Wine & Spirits; Platinum [...]

Quinta De La Rosa Passagem Tinto 2006 Douro Valley, Portugal A beautifully crafted cuvée, comprising mainly Touriga Naçionale and Touriga Franca from vineyards sited right on the river. The fruit has a delicious smoky character to it, the wine showing superb balance and barely restrained power. Broadly appealing, but unquestionably from the Douro. 92/100 Quinta [...]