A gorgeous Special Reserve, this shows off its superb mid-palate finesse, beautiful structure and a long finish. It is tightly wound and precise. The grape blend gives this some aromatic earthiness—maybe the Syrah most of all—but that is a nuance and an advantage. 

It is tighter and more powerful, though, seeming more dense, and certainly more gripping. The structure is gorgeous. From mature vines, this stunning Carignan is potentially special.

The Special Reserve in this vintage controls its wood and cream beautifully. It also shows fine grip and precision as it airs out and develops in the glass. There is a fair bit of power here and good concentration too. 

It has a touch of its typical cream and vanilla up front, but that integrates as time goes on. It is beautifully structured, lingers nicely on the finish and has impressive concentration for the level and grape. 

The intensity of flavor is superb, but don't forget that beautiful structure. It finishes a touch tart and with some tannic pop. 

This interesting monovarietal—another part of Recanati's mostly-realized plan to reinvent itself—has a dark and burnished feel, velvety texture and a reductive touch—a bit of a flinty nuance that winemaker Gil Shatsberg says is typical of the grape. 

Savory, spicy, juicy and unique with notes of strawberry, pink peppercorn, fennel seed, sesame seed, and white rose.

Fleshy and rich, with well-spiced plum tart, raspberry and dark cherry flavors that are well-structured. Redolent of cardamom, with hints of cinnamon on the creamy finish. 

This has a bright array of rich red and dark berries and fresh, lithe tannins that carry evenly through the palate. 

Sourced from vineyards in the vast expanse of South Eastern Australia, this is an aromatic and opulent Chardonnay. It charges out of the gate with aromas of grapefruit rind, anise, white flowers and vanilla. It’s creamy but not overtly so, and is supported by toasty oak. 

This is a brambly, sappy wine, with layers of ripe plum, currant, black pepper, olive tapenade, violet and warm stone aromas. These flow through to the palate, which is powerful but taut, tightly wound with raspy tannins. It finishes on a lifted red berry note.

Explosively fruity, with concentrated blackberry, blueberry and dark plum flavors that are flanked by intense Asian spice notes. Chocolate and cream details fill the finish, which features ripe, medium-grained tannins. 

Impressively concentrated, featuring tangy peach and melon flavors that mingle with a citrusy core and a smooth, polished finish. Fresh acidity and pops of fresh herbs emerge on the finish. Drink now.

Toasted herb and sea salt notes complement the core of vivid pineapple, melon and grapefruit flavors. Concentrated, with vibrant acidity. 

Juicy and succulent, featuring Key lime, green apple and passion fruit flavors that leap from the glass, with aromatic notes of lemongrass and freshly grated ginger. A touch of saline adds an appealing savory element. Drink now.

Finely textured, with a rich array of ripe dark cherry and plum flavors that are matched to Asian spice notes. Chocolate and cream details show on the plush finish.