NARDI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RESERVA, POGGIO DORIA 2016 WA:96PTS brand_Benziger Family Winery The palate has a surprising

The palate has a surprising amount of oak

Cockburn's Fine Ruby is a blend of young wines from various years

chalky minerality

Those who knew him will never forget him

Noticeably tannic after the Côte de Beaune examples and not quite as long as the best wines from Pommard and Volnay

NARDI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RESERVA, POGGIO DORIA 2016 WA:96PTS brand_Benziger Family Winery The palate has a surprisingThe wines from both vintages are beautifully balanced, with ripe fruit and a classically firm structure. But for me, the best 2016s embody an extra leap forward in quality with regards to the finesse and quality of the tannins, which have a special seamless quality, even in wines so young. I am convinced this is due to producers deeper knowledge and understanding of how to get the best from Sangiovese both in the vineyard and the winery, with greater