2015
Paltrinieri 2015 Solco Lambrusco dell’Emilia
Deep ruby-purple in the glass, with ripe cherry, sour cherry and blackberry lifted by subtle floral notes. The palate is fresh and lightly sparkling, its soft, fine bubbles carrying generous dark fruit without heaviness. Bright acidity keeps the texture lively and precise, leading to a clean, gently savoury finish with excellent refreshment.
Château Cos d’Estournel 2015 Saint-Estèphe
Blackberry, plum and cassis open with nutmeg, clove and dried flowers. Full-bodied yet finely controlled, the palate layers ripe dark fruit over ultra-fine tannins, with tobacco, wet earth and subtle Asian spice adding depth. The texture is rich but polished, carrying the wine toward a long, elegant and beautifully integrated finish.
Château Haut-Vigneau 2015 Blaye 1.5L (Magnum)
Matured raspberry, strawberry and blueberry lead a full, expressive nose, with mineral detail and restrained oak in support. The palate is warm, round and rich, yet soft in texture, carrying the fruit with an easy, composed feel. A long, silky finish completes the profile. Serve with roast beef, veal or game.
Quilceda Creek 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackberry, blueberry and black cherry form a generous dark-fruited core, layered with crème de cassis, spring flowers, cocoa, roasted herbs and a mineral note. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is seamless, with juicy, finely integrated tannins and impressive purity. The long finish brings graphite, tobacco and subtle baking spice. Serve with prime rib or braised beef.
Radio-Coteau 2015 Lemorel Zinfandel Sonoma Coast
Fresh red fruit leads with blood orange, rose petal, pomegranate and a cooling lift of mint. Racy and supple on the palate, the Zinfandel balances vivid fruit with floral and citrus detail rather than sheer weight. Fine energy carries the wine through a bright, expressive finish with excellent clarity and poise.
Dana Estates 2015 VASO Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Redcurrant and plum lead with sage, loam, tobacco box and warm spice. The palate opens on Bing cherry and dried herbs, then broadens through supple hillside tannins and a structured mid-palate. Ripe strawberry, forest floor and light mineral detail linger, giving the rich fruit a composed, savoury and persistent finish.
Frias Family Vineyard 2015 SMD Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District
Cassis and blueberry lead with fresh floral notes, graphite and pencil shavings. The palate is medium to full-bodied, layered and richly textured, bringing generous black fruit, baking spice and a savoury touch of aged meat. Tobacco, clove and forest floor deepen the profile, while balanced acidity carries the dense fruit into a long finish.
Niepoort 2015 Redoma Douro
Dark cherry, plum and blackberry meet violet, dried herbs and a cool mineral note. The palate is structured and energetic, with fine tannins carrying the fruit rather than overwhelming it. Savoury spice and graphite emerge toward a persistent, balanced finish. Give it air and serve with lamb, braised beef or earthy mushroom dishes.
Quinta da Costa do Pinhão 2015 Peladosa
Fresh and mineral-led, with sapid plum and wild raspberry unfolding alongside rock rose, graphite, worn leather and beeswax. The palate carries ample yet finely placed tannins, giving the old-vine fruit structure without obscuring its energy. Pink peppercorn and schist-like mineral detail linger through a vibrant, savoury and persistent finish.
Teso La Monja 2015 Victorino Toro
Toasty blackberry, cassis and blueberry lead into dark chocolate, coffee and sweet spice. Powerful and concentrated, the palate remains creamy and well structured, with mineral and balsamic notes bringing savoury definition to the ripe black fruit. Firm tannins shape the long, warming finish. Decant for braised beef, lamb or aged cheese.
La Valentina 2015 Bellovedere Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Terre dei Vestini Riserva
Mentholated herbs, tobacco and anise frame a concentrated core of brandied cherry. The palate is medium-bodied, polished and bright, with red fruit folding neatly into measured barrel spice. Well-mannered tannins provide supportive structure, extending the fruit and savoury detail through an assured, composed, lingering finish.
Colmone della Marca 2015 Re Piero Marche IGT
Bright red berries lead the nose with a clean, generous lift. The palate is plush and rounded, bringing ripe fruit together with savoury spice and a firm but polished frame. Fresh acidity keeps the wine lively, while measured tannins carry the berry fruit and peppery detail through a balanced, food-friendly finish.
Rocca di Montegrossi 2015 Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Bright ruby in colour, opening with raspberry, ripe cherry and plum, followed by violet, fine toast, leather and herbal spice. Dense and full across the palate, it balances vibrant acidity with decisive yet elegant tannins. Mineral and savoury notes add definition, while a light cocoa nuance lingers through the long, harmonious finish.
Oreste Stefano 2015 Perno Barolo Riserva DOCG
Violet and raspberry lead a classic, traditionally styled profile, with the fruit carried by fresh detail and elegant tannin. The palate is focused and measured rather than showy, balancing floral lift with fine savoury depth. Structured for the table or cellar, it finishes dry, composed and quietly persistent.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2015 Enrico VI Barolo DOCG
French oak, baked plum, vanilla and roasted coffee bean lead, with a cool menthol note adding lift. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate brings espresso, liquorice and fleshy black cherry into focus. Taut, close-grained tannins frame the richness, carrying the savoury, oak-shaped profile to a firm, drying finish.
Gaja 2015 Ca’Marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri
Ripe black cherry and blueberry meet tobacco, iron and dark mineral notes. The palate is compact and concentrated, with succulent fruit, silky tannins and a sleek, tensile shape. Polished yet serious, it carries fine minerality through a balanced finish and is best served with grilled steak or lamb.
Mamete Prevostini 2015 Albareda Sforzato di Valtellina
Ripe red and dark fruit open into liquorice, alpine herbs, mint and cocoa. The palate is full-bodied and enveloping, with concentrated fruit, well-integrated tannins and a savoury saline thread that keeps the richness composed. The finish is long, balanced and quietly powerful. Decant before serving with braised beef, venison, aged hard cheese or mushroom ragu.
Paolo Scavino 2015 Bric del Fiasc Barolo DOCG
Woodland berries, wild herbs and rose lead, with eucalyptus and roasted coffee adding savoury depth. The palate is linear and full-bodied, bringing dried cherry, liquorice and a distinctly salty mineral note into focus. Firm, close-grained tannins carry the wine toward a tight, dry and concentrated finish.