Marcia says respecting the vineyard is crucial
Palate Smooth textured with toffee and caramel sweetness balanced by a touch of rancio
And because it was apparent very early on that the sugars could easily race away from us
and spice all soaring from the glass
the medium-bodied Ruffino Santedame Chianti Classico is characterized by elegant
Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005 (750ml) Encruzado Marcia says respecting the vineyard2007 Wine of the Year' and 98 points Wine Spectator: "This is really tight now, but it's packed with dark fig, currant, espresso, licorice and chocolate notes. Superfleshy but seriously structured, there's layer after layer of sweet spice, fruit and minerality pumping through the finish, with lots of latent depth and power. Far more backward than the 2003 and 2004 on release, but considering this typically puts on weight as it ages, it should be a