2017 SASSETTI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG

96 Points - Raffaele Vecchione:
Deep and extremely complex, it shows notes of black plums, blackberries, salted caramel, black tea leaves, camphor, mandarin peel, chinotto and Indian spices. Full body, round, fine-grained tannins and a juicy, smooth finish that closes gracefully and dynamically. Elegant and modern, it shows important workmanship in the difficult vintage. Better from 2022.

94 Points - James Suckling:
Black cherry and mushroom with some dried flower undertones. Full-bodied with fine velvety tannins and a juicy and succulent finish. The tannins are very polished for a 2017. Try from 2023 onwards.

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
The Sassetti Livio Pertimali 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is quite bright and lifted with cherries and fresh fruits that pop from the glass. The primary intensity is radiant in this wine, setting it apart from many of its peers. It covers the palate with mid-weight intensity, nice acidity and silky tannins. The brightness you get here is so attractive now, so I see little reason to wait much longer before pulling this cork. 2024-2035.

2021 DuMOL Wester Reach Chardonnay Russian River Valley

Only a few barrels were made of this Cult Chardonnay that is mailing list-exclusive. Our member reviews are even more impressive: Wester Reach holds a staggering member-rating that puts it among $200 Peter Michael, $170 Kistler, and other blue-chip Chardonnays. One member called it “one of the best Chardonnay wines I have ever had the pleasure of drinking.”

96 Points - Owen Bargreen:
"The 2021 ‘Wester Reach’ Chardonnay is mainly sourced from the Flax and Charles Heintz Vineyards, as this was stored in 30% new French oak for 11 months before bottling. Right away you are allured by toasted pineapple and mango notes on the nose alongside shades of shortbread, flint and hazelnuts. The palate is soft and refined with a soft mouthfeel and beautiful sense of verve. Concentrated and showing incredible flavor range, the 2021 ‘Wester Ranch’ will live on for at least another ten plus years. Drink 2023-2035."

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Elegant, silky and well-balanced, this medium-bodied wine backs bright citrus and baked apple flavors with good acidity for a tangy touch that counters the generous fruit components."

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