Scopetani Chianti 2017 (750ml) Southern Rhône

Scopetani Chianti 2017 (750ml) Southern RhôneRipe cherry and floral notes, some hints of spice but juicy, balanced and fresh. It's rare that you don't need food to get the best out of your Chianti. This is a perfectly constructed example of that very rare occurrence.

and the impact is chewy with sweet rice flavors intermingling with the nutty and slightly fruity characteristics of the sake

COMMENTARY: The 2019 Porter Creek Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is authentic and Old World in style

accentuated by layers of ripe plum and hints of earthiness that persist through a satisfying finish

Jammy blueberry fruit with herbal impressions and great balance

chewy tannins that turn energetic

is named for the breed of goats - cilentana nera - that graze in the national park near where the grapes for these wines are grown

Active effervescence with a fine

a cool spell allowed the remaining grapes time to mature

heralds a perfect maturation in the bottle in the next two to three years even if you can enjoy it with pleasure immediately

classic 2019 to drink any time over the coming 15 to 20 years

Decanter 93

Excellent focus and intensity