This is a very strong set of new releases from one of Piedmont’s historic properties

Spottswoode's 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a concentrated

Firm reduction renders the nose unreadable

It should be best from 2011 to 2016+

This is markedly reduced at present so I would strongly suggest decanting it if you are tempted to open a bottle young

Lignier Michelot, Morey Saint Denis Rue Vergy Rouge other_regions_italy This is a very strong(30% whole cluster). Here there is a menthol note sitting atop the slightly riper yet cool aromas of cassis, violet and plum. The palate impression of the medium bodied flavors isnt quite as concentrated but it is finer with really lovely delineation to the mineral inflected, balanced and lingering finish. Recommended. (89 91) 2020+