Rocca di Montegrossi, Ridolfo

Rocca di Montegrossi, RidolfoThis red is a beautiful expression of varietal character, with pure cherry and strawberry fruit. Firmly structured, with accents of menthol, earth, iron and tobacco, ending in a long aftertaste emphasizing the fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon and Pugnitello. Best from 2023 through 2035. 660 cases made, 240 cases imported. Published on October 31, 2021

Medium-bodied and as juicy and mineral

and it even has a small part with Palomino

In contrast to the expressive and well-layered nose of the regular cuvée this was firmly reduced

Humbrecht kept harvesting through early November

Keep this one

Lovely stuff and in particular I like the sense of harmony here

The 2008 Pinot Noir Isabelle is a selection of the estate’s 36 best barrels across many of the Central Coast’s finest Pinot terroirs

Otherwise there is good punch and detail to the sleek and relatively refined middle weight flavors that offer slightly better depth and persistence

Like several of the wines in the range this possesses enough dry extract such that it will be approachable young but should also repay mid-term cellaring

As is typically the case this is a big

It’s rare that a Clos St

silky red with chocolate and dark-berry aromas and flavors that follow through to a medium body