2005 Chateau Lafite Rothschild – Sommelier diary #123
The 2005 Chateau Lafite Rothschild is widely regarded as one of the treasures of the Left Bank in a heralded … Continue reading 2005 Chateau Lafite Rothschild – Sommelier diary #123
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2019 Barolo Comm. Dell Verduno Fratelli Alessandria – Sommelier diary #122
2019 Barolo Comm. Dell Verduno – Fratelli AlessandriaBarolo Comm. Dell Verduno from Fratelli Alessandria is one of the most refined … Continue reading 2019 Barolo Comm. Dell Verduno Fratelli Alessandria – Sommelier diary #122
2015 Sassicaia Magnum – Sommelier diary #121
The 2015 Sassicaia in magnum is one of the modern benchmarks for this iconic Super-Tuscan. The vintage across Tuscany was … Continue reading 2015 Sassicaia Magnum – Sommelier diary #121
1988 La Pergola Torte Magnum – Sommelier diary #120
Pergola Torte holds a unique place in Brunello lore — a historic, low-yielding vineyard long revered for producing wines of … Continue reading 1988 La Pergola Torte Magnum – Sommelier diary #120
2006 Cristal – Sommelier diary #119
Louis Roederer’s Cristal from 2006 is a benchmark vintage for this iconic cuvée — a year that married freshness and … Continue reading 2006 Cristal – Sommelier diary #119
2022 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Emidio Pepe – Sommelier diary #118
Emidio Pepe’s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is one of Italy’s most singular and long-lived wines — naturally made, unfined and unfiltered, and … Continue reading 2022 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Emidio Pepe – Sommelier diary #118
2023 Etna Rosso Monteleone – Sommelier diary #117
Etna Rosso Monteleone is part of the new wave of Etna producers championing the pure expression of the volcano’s unique … Continue reading 2023 Etna Rosso Monteleone – Sommelier diary #117
2009 Grand Reserva La Rioja Alta – Sommelier diary #116
2009 Gran Reserva – Rioja Alta (Rioja, Spain)Rioja Alta’s 2009 Gran Reserva exemplifies the region’s classic long-ageing style — bringing … Continue reading 2009 Grand Reserva La Rioja Alta – Sommelier diary #116
2024 Sauvignon Blanc Jerman Sommelier diary #115
Jermann’s 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant expression of one of Friuli’s most successful white varieties, shaped by cool breezes … Continue reading 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Jerman Sommelier diary #115
2018 Chateau des Laurets – Edouard de Rothschild Sommelier diary #114
Château des Laurets, part of Édouard de Rothschild’s portfolio of Bordeaux estates, delivers wines that blend approachable fruit with the … Continue reading 2018 Chateau des Laurets – Edouard de Rothschild Sommelier diary #114