A single vineyard wine consisting of 80% Corvina with 10% each Oseleta and Syrah, all aged in French oak. It is one of the finer non-Amarone expressions of the Veneto's Corvina grape in the market today! Full-bodied but it stops short of the dried fruit notes you get from Amarone, providing a fresher, easier glass of wine but with the requisite power to stand up to the richest dishes...
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96+ Points! The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve is rich, sumptuous and totally gorgeous. Plums, black currants, blackberries, menthol, licorice and sweet herbs jump from the glass as this intense, full-bodied wine shows off its considerable personality. Layers of fruit flow effortlessly as the 2009 continues to open up over time. ...read more
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93 Points! The 2009 Taurasi Coste will reward readers with glorious drinking over the next 15-20 years, perhaps longer. Rich, ample and racy on the palate, the 2009 shows the more voluptuous side of Taurasi, with layers of dark fruit that continue to open up in the glass. Earthy, leathery notes add nuance on the powerful finish. The 2009 ...read more
91 Points! The 2009 Taurasi is dark, sensual and impeccably layered, with considerable energy in support of fruit. Slightly angular contours remain, but there is no shortage of personality. Hints of smoke, tobacco, game and licorice give the 2009 lovely complexity. This is a great introduction to Aglianico, Taurasi and the wines of Lonar ...read more
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96+ Points! It is amazing how much a little decanting can do for the 2009 L'Apparita. Initially tight and reticent, the 2009 blossoms into a stunning, open, beautifully radiant wine that captivates all of the senses. I visited the estate in 2009, during the middle of a huge heat wave. I expected to find a much bigger wine, but ultimately, ...read more
