Delve into the depths of Burgundy's viticultural heritage with Fang Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet 2020, a masterstroke of fine winemaking. Harvested from 40-year-old vines nestled in the venerable Le Rognet terroir, this wine reflects both the precise microclimate and mineral-rich soils of its origins. Our producers, the renowned Fang family, adhere to biodynamic principles and traditional winemaking methods. The handpicked grapes undergo gentle destemming. Wine is aged in French oak, infusing oaky undertones to the red fruit-forward profile.

Fang Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet 2020 boasts an extraordinary sensory experience. It seduces the palate with its fragrant bouquet of red cherries, raspberries, earthy undertones and a hint of spice. Silky tannins melt into the vibrant acidity, giving the wine a sublime balance. This Grand Cru is not simply a drink but a journey through the exquisite taste and elegance of Burgundian Pinot Noir.

Vinous (90)

(15% alcohol): Bright red. Floral red berries and spicy red cherry on the bright nose. Then fresh and clean in the mouth, with mineral and inky notes complementing sweet dark cherry and underbrush flavors. The long finish features supple tannins and a repeating inky nuance. Much better than the 2007 Brunello normale.

Unveiling the artistic opulence of winemaking craftsmanship, the Fantinel Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Sant Helena 2007 is an embodiment of excellence from Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. This magnificent red wine, cultivated by the family-owned Fantinel estate known for their extraordinary viticulture traditions, excels in rendering a rich, full-bodied flavour profile.

At its nucleus, this vintage wines art-fully showcases the Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso grape - a native varietal noted for its raspberry-red stalks ('peduncle'). Exquisite maturation in Slavonian oak barrels punctuates a harmonious balance between resilience, tannic structure and an impressive finish.

On the palate, sensory notes of ripe dark fruit swell, mingling effortlessly with subtle undertones of cocoa and tobacco. A testament to saturative persistence and refined complexity, the Fantinel Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Sant Helena 2007 stands as a beacon of sublime craftsmanship for discerning wine aficionados.

The Fantinel Roncaia Refosco 2006 is a masterful expression of Friuli-Venezia Giulia winemaking. Conceived by the esteemed Fantinel family, this distinguished example was crafted using the Refosco grape, a historical variety native to northeastern Italy. It magnificently exemplifies the rich terroir of the Roncaia vineyard, situated on soil rich in marl and sandstone.

Stemming from 2006, a remarkable year for Friulian vineyards, the Fantinel Roncaia Refosco 2006 spent 18 months maturing in oak barrels before final bottling. The result is a wine with robust, rounded tannins and a lush, velvety texture. On the nose, it boasts enticing aromas of ripe red fruit, shading into spicy and smoky notes. This full-bodied ruby red blend offers a complex palate layered with dark fruit, anise, and tobacco nuances.

Delectable now, the Fantinel Roncaia Refosco 2006 will age gracefully, promising evolving complexity and depth.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

Deep ruby-hued, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has a textbook Cabernet nose of ripe red and black fruits, leafy herbs, tobacco, spicy oak, and loamy earth. Nicely textured on the palate, it shows the supple elegance of the 2019 vintage, has ripe tannins, medium to full body, and outstanding length. It's a beautifully balanced, classic 2019 to drink any time over the coming 15 to 20 years. The blend is 94% Cabernet, 4% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged 17 months in 65% new French oak. There are 20,000 cases produced, which is certainly impressive at this quality level.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

Deep ruby-hued, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has a textbook Cabernet nose of ripe red and black fruits, leafy herbs, tobacco, spicy oak, and loamy earth. Nicely textured on the palate, it shows the supple elegance of the 2019 vintage, has ripe tannins, medium to full body, and outstanding length. It's a beautifully balanced, classic 2019 to drink any time over the coming 15 to 20 years. The blend is 94% Cabernet, 4% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged 17 months in 65% new French oak. There are 20,000 cases produced, which is certainly impressive at this quality level.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

Deep ruby-hued, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has a textbook Cabernet nose of ripe red and black fruits, leafy herbs, tobacco, spicy oak, and loamy earth. Nicely textured on the palate, it shows the supple elegance of the 2019 vintage, has ripe tannins, medium to full body, and outstanding length. It's a beautifully balanced, classic 2019 to drink any time over the coming 15 to 20 years. The blend is 94% Cabernet, 4% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged 17 months in 65% new French oak. There are 20,000 cases produced, which is certainly impressive at this quality level.

Wine Advocate (94)

Fattoria dei Barbi's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino starts with a tightly wound personality that begins to unravel slowly, one delicate layer at a time. As it does, you become aware of dried fruit, cigar box, crushed mineral, plum, tar and cola. The wine puts on a beautiful display. I also loved the mouthfeel of this beautiful wine: It is tonic, tight and brimming with energy. Well-integrated oak notes give the wine a spot of softness and velvety spice. This is one beautiful Sangiovese.

Wine Advocate (95+)

Fattoria dei Barbi is one of the historic, grandfather estates of the appellation, and this important point comes to mind every time I have the honor of reviewing their new releases. The wines always show a distinctly traditional side that is just part of this estate's DNA, and I'd like to think that this defining characteristic would not change even if a concerted effort was made to do so. Territory speaks loud in the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. The wine offers purity and deep layering with alternating tones of dried cherry, dark spice, cola and crushed flowers. Only 4,000 bottles were made.