Top Ten March 2018

New York Times  BEST VALUE "Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Pruno Nero NV Fresh, dry, fruity, earthy and refreshingly bitter."   "This Grasparossa varietal is obtained by a soft pressing of the grapes followed by a long cold maceration in purity and at a low temperature. Wine of a deep red

"This wine has elegant fruit aromas. On the palate, the limestone minerality provides good length and a long lingering finish. To be enjoyed on its own or with grilled fish." ~ Winery Notes  "This address in the hamlet of Maison Salle is now one of the five or six most exciting estates in the

Wine Advocate 89 "Produced with the classical Spanish grape, the 2015 Urban Uco Tempranillo was sourced from 15-year-old vines in La Consulta, in the Valle de Uco. Even if the ripening was slow in 2015 they harvested the grapes one week before the previous year and they saved the grapes from the

90 Wine Review Online "This white combines freshness with an intriguing subtle nuttiness. Good density and vivacity makes it a perfect choice with linguine and clam sauce or other flavor-packed seafood dish."  100% Grechetto  Training Techniques: Spurred Cordon, Guyot with vine density of 5,000

James Suckling 92 "Aromas of blackberries, mushrooms and flowers. Full body, a dense center palate and a long and fine finish. Harmonious and fresh. Not overdone in anyway. This is mostly made from Agrello vineyards but two others. All the grapes are co-fermented together. Low oak intervention

Wine Spectator 90 "Sleek and minerally, this refreshing white is creamy in texture and balanced, with a pleasing mix of ripe apricot, pickled ginger, apple blossom and Thai basil notes. Drink now through 2020. 8,000 cases imported."—A.N.  James Suckling 90 "A white with sliced dried apples,