Grape Collective takes a look at this week’s wine selections from the top US critics.
New York Times, Eric Asimov
Good Barolo comes to those who wait.
Elio Altare Barolo 2010
Piedmont, Italy
“Complex, structured, pure and nuanced, with savory flavors of red fruit, licorice and flowers.”
$60.94 Available at Saratoga Wine Exchange or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Bussia 2010
Piedmont, Italy
“Firmly structured, with bright, lingering flavors of red fruit, licorice, earth and flowers.”
$59 Available at Zachys or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Giovanni Canonica Barolo Paiagallo 2010
Piedmont, Italy
“Fleshy and rich, with flavors of red fruit, stony minerals, menthol and tar.”
$70.99 Available at Sunfish Cellars
Luigi Pira Barolo Vigna Margheria 2010
Piedmont, Italy
“Tight and tannic, with layered flavors of tar, licorice, earth and smoke.”
$43.84 Available at Saratoga Wine Exchange or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Matè 2010
Piedmont, Italy
“Structured, with fine tannins and well-balanced flavors of sweet red fruit and licorice.”
$95 Available at Zachys or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco 2010
Piedmont, Italy
“Tight and well structured, with nuanced flavors of red fruit and tar.”
$49.99 Available at 67 Wine or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Oddero Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2010
Piedmont, Italy
“Dense and tannic, with layers of licorice and cherry flavors.”
$69.99 Available at Flatiron Wines or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Massolino Barolo 2010
Piedmont, Italy
“Structured and focused, with bright, spicy flavors of flowers and red fruit.”
$38.39 Available at Wine Legend or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2010
Piedmont, Italy
“Tight, tannic and substantial, with flavors of ripe red fruit, flowers and well-integrated oak.”
$39.98 Available at Wine Works or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Marcarini Barolo Brunate 2010
Piedmont, Italy
“Firmly tannic, with flavors of dark fruits, tar and flowers.”
$54.34 Available at Saratoga Wine Exchange or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Wall Street Journal, Will Lyons
Is this the world's first "Super Rhône?"
2007 Chêne Bleu Héloïse
Rhône Valley, France
“Seductive and ripe berry fruit immediately emerges from this Syrah, Grenache and Viognier blend. Once sipped, it has a spicy, gamy, cherry flavor but is smooth and rich. The aftertaste is fresh and mouth-filling.”
$88.39 Available at GetWineOnline or elsewhere through Winesearcher
2007 Chêne Bleu Abélard
Rhône Valley, France
“Big and brooding with the same ripe, dark fruit character of the Héloïse, this wine shows its 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah blend as the ripe sweetness of the Grenache grape variety shines through.”
$91.34 Available at Saratoga Wine Exchange or elsewhere through Winesearcher
2013 Chêne Bleu Rosé
Rhône Valley France
“Pale salmon-pink, it has a gorgeous nose of ripe red fruit, most notably strawberry. Once sipped, this wine hits you with its intensity and power. The taste is all concentrated citrus fruits, which remain on the palate for a long time.”
$88.39 Available at GetWineOnline or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Los Angeles Times, S. Irene Virbila
2013 Marisa Cuomo Corta d'Amalfi 'Furore Bianco'
Campania, Italy
“The 2013 Furore Bianco carries that scent of lemon leaves and jasmine. And with its beautiful minerality and considered coolness, this southern Italian white is a standout. A great value too.”
$27.99 Available at Le Du’s Wines or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Seattle Times, Andy Perdue
John Patterson is pouring top wines.
Patterson Cellars 2011 Tempranillo
Columbia Valley, Washington
“This is a big, sturdy red with aromas and flavors of cherry, plum, pomegranate and dark chocolate. Petite sirah lovers will appreciate its power.”
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Patterson Cellars 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, Washington
“Aromas of black pepper, black cherry and olive give way to flavors of currant, plum and cocoa powder. This is a great wine now and will only get better with a few years in the cellar.”
$45 Available at Patterson Cellars or elsewhere through Winesearcher
The Boston Globe, Ellen Bhang
Errazuriz Single Vineyard Max Reserva Estates Carmenere
Aconcagua Valley, Chile
“Aromas of ripe red fruit and a whiff of subtle toastiness from time in French and American oak lead to a plush palate with lively, food-friendly acidity balancing the warmth of 14 percent alcohol by volume.”
$16.59 Available at GetWineOnline or elsewhere through Winesearcher
The Financial Times, Jancis Robinson
What future for Burgundy's vignerons?
JM Brocard, The Society’s 2012 Chablis
Burgundy, France
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Chavy Chouet, Femelottes 2012 Bourgogne Blanc
Burgundy, France
$24.99 Available at 67 Wine or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Sylvain Dussort, Cuvée des Ormes 2012 Bourgogne Blanc
Burgundy, France
$22.99 Available at Garnet Wine or elsewhere through Winesearcher
Catherine and Claude Maréchal, Cuvée Gravel 2012 Bourgogne Rouge
Burgundy, France
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Vaudoisey 2011 Volnay
Burgundy, France
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