This super-interesting blend from Liguria is made from Sangiovese, Merlot and the rarely seen Pollera Nera, native to Liguria. The wine is very aromatic, perfumed with wild berries, fresh herbs and dried flowers. The vibrant palate highlights classic Sangiovese tart-cherry notes and lively acidity. Merlot contributes a softer edge while the Pollera Nera adds background notes of herbs and spice.

This wine is mineral-driven and mysterious, offering distinct hints of crushed rock and crisp red fruit. From the producer's own site, it has a dusty quality to the texture that remains unfettered and sublime in nature, complementing its more savory edges. Virginie Boone

Deep, dark, intense Black-purple color. Aromas are very high-toned with exotc dark-fruit perfume of very ripe, juicy black-cherry fruit & sweet oak spices. The opulence fruit on the nose carries through to the palate as do the exotic spices. The tannins are initially cedary & add grip. Alcohol adds a little warmth. The long finish combines cinnamon spices with juicy black-fruit.

Miner’s Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc that spent 21 months in 60% new French oak without being overly impacted by the wood. Scents of crushed stone, pencil shavings, cherries and sage mark the nose of this full-bodied effort, which comes across as tannic and even a bit rugged

Bordering on the presitigious Vosne-Romanee appellation, pinot noir from Nuits-Saint-Georges offers both power and elegance in the glass. The deep clay-limestone soil creates an elegant, velvety and fresh wine with aniseed aromas and an explosion of juicy red fruits on the long and intense palate.

Nose: Blackberry, black cherry, cassis, cedar, tobacco, vanilla
Taste: Dark fruit, plum, blackcurrant, chocolate, spice
Palate: Full-bodied, velvety tannins, balanced acidity, long finish

Nose: Intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and plum, with hints of violet, earth, and spice.

Taste: Rich and concentrated flavors of dark fruits, including blackberry and blackcurrant, with notes of licorice, tobacco, and a touch of oak.

Palate: Full-bodied and velvety, with well-integrated tannins and a long, lingering finish. The wine displays excellent balance and structure, showcasing the terroir of Nuits-Saint-Georges.

Nose: Rich aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate.
Taste: Intense flavors of black cherry, plum, and vanilla.
Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish.

Nose: Intense aromas of red cherries, dried roses, and hints of tobacco.

Taste: Rich and velvety, with flavors of ripe strawberries, blackberries, and a touch of licorice.

Palate: Well-structured with firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, with hints of tobacco and cedar.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackcurrants, blackberries, and dark chocolate, complemented by notes of vanilla and spice.

Palate: Velvety smooth tannins, well-balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish with a touch of smokiness.

This wine is in peak condition. The tannins and the secondary flavors dominate this ripe leather-textured wine. The fruit is all there as well: dried berries and hints of black-plum skins. It is a major wine right at the point of drinking with both the mature flavors and the fruit in the right balance.

This single-vineyard wine from the Pinhão Valley, is well constructed. Bold tannins and firm black fruits are tempered by the wine's broad texture and acidity. It needs plenty of aging

Nose: Intense aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, with hints of cedar, vanilla, and baking spices.

Taste: Rich and concentrated flavors of blackcurrant, black plum, and ripe blackberry, complemented by notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and tobacco.

Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a smooth, lingering finish. Well-balanced acidity and a touch of minerality add complexity to the wine.

The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a small juiciness and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small notes of wild strawberry associated with a fine touch of small blue fruits, graphite and discreet hints of cornflower. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame as well as a beautiful definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cassis, fleshy/juicy blackberry and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with touches of blue fruits, cornflower as well as hints of caramelization, chocolate and bourbon vanilla. Good length.

Nose: Aromas of red cherries, dried herbs, and floral notes.
Taste: Delicate flavors of red berries, earthy undertones, and hints of spice.
Palate: Elegant and well-balanced with fine tannins, bright acidity, and a long, persistent finish.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe red berries, cherries, and plums, with hints of dried herbs and spices.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackberries, black cherries, and dark chocolate. Subtle notes of tobacco and leather add complexity.

Palate: Well-structured with velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish. Balanced acidity and a touch of minerality contribute to the overall elegance of the wine.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe red cherries, blackberries, and plums, with hints of dried herbs and earthy undertones.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of dark fruits, including blackcurrants and black cherries. Subtle notes of vanilla and spice add complexity.

Palate: Well-structured with velvety tannins and a balanced acidity. The wine has a long and persistent finish, leaving a lingering impression of dark fruit and a touch of minerality.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, with hints of floral notes and a touch of spice.

Taste: Rich and velvety on the palate, with flavors of blackberries, plums, and a subtle earthiness. Well-balanced acidity and smooth tannins.

Palate: Full-bodied and elegant, with a long and persistent finish. Notes of dark chocolate and a touch of vanilla add complexity to the wine.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe black cherry, dried fig, and raisin, with hints of tobacco and leather.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackberry jam, dark chocolate, and roasted coffee beans.

Palate: Velvety smooth with well-integrated tannins, showcasing a long and persistent finish of dried fruit and spice.

This blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah offers aromas of cedar, fresh peat, dark chocolate and cherry. The palate is full, bright and flavorful, full of coffee notes threaded throughout. A warm finish caps it off. Sean P. Sullivan

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe blackberries, dried cherries, and plums, with hints of tobacco and leather.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of dark chocolate, blackcurrants, and figs, complemented by notes of vanilla and spices.

Palate: Velvety smooth tannins, well-balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish of dried fruits and toasted oak.

With a strong floral character, the wine quickly moves to its spices, kirsch and green leafy notes. Polished, round, fresh and sweet, the cherry, cocoa and spicy palate finish already tastes and feels great. The wine blends 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 5% Cinsault.

Enticing aromas of fragrant blue flower, ripe woodland berry, menthol and star anise are front and center on this full-bodied red. The firm palate features crushed raspberry, blood orange, underbrush and coffee bean while tightly wound, fine-grained tannins show up at the close and carry through the coffee-bean finish. Kerin O’Keefe

Potent and layered showing notes of black prunes, blackberries, hot asphalt, geraniums, coriander, sandalwood and cumin. Medium to full bodied, a juicy, linear structure and a finale which is rich in material with an elegant, if slightly bitter closure.

This is a structured, full-bodied wine that has solid tannins and concentrated fruitiness. It is packed with red-berry flavors, ripe tannins and spice from the wood aging. The wine will take time to develop.

Appearance: garnet red colour with variable intensity depending on the vintage. Bouquet: the grapes come from different vineyards and this gives them a broad and variable spectrum of perfumes, ranging from tempting spicy notes to those of a sweeter, floral and fruity nature. Flavour: a variety of sensations, with a full-bodied, classic and well structured wine which ages well and perfectly represents the important character of our land. It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C. It achieves its best expression when served with red meats, particularly game, and with dishes dressed with truffle. It is also excellent with fresh egg pasta and meat sauce, and with risotto, as well as medium-mature cow’s milk and goat’s milk cheeses.

Made entirely from Sangiovese, this opens with enticing aromas of iris, black-skinned berry and Mediterranean herb. The structured, savory palate offers juicy wild cherry, star anise and black pepper alongside fine-grained tannins. Kerin O’Keefe

Tobacco, cigar wrapper, wet earth and red fruits lead off the wine. On the palate, the wine is soft, medium bodied, forward and finishes with smoky fruit and a hint of dust in the tannins. You can drink this elegant wine young or age it. 90 Points

A blend of 67% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, this wine is full of polish and class. The aromas are charming, with notes of black cherry, dark raspberry, flowers and bittersweet chocolate. There's impressive structure and balance to the red and black fruit flavors. Sean P. Sullivan

Luscious and ripe black fruits ride an effortless texture in this seamless and well-balanced wine. Minutely grained tannins weave through dark plums, spearmint, cocoa and black cherries. While enticing and drinkable, the wine should have a long, more complex life ahead.

A nose of macerated cherries, berry brambles and dark chocolate with aromas of soil and a flinty, metallic edge transitions into a palate that's still dense with cherries and chocolate but balanced by chalky, taut tannins and a bite of acid that brings energy to a leisurely finish.