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An expert's guide to Washington, Oregon and California wines. I write about wines that inspire me.

Wine critic Owen Bargreen offers independent expert coverage on Washington, Oregon and California wines, wineries and will share in-depth written interviews and video interviews on his website, Facebook and Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/owenbargreen/
Owen has a special focus on wines of Spain and Sauternes.

01/10/2026

Rivaura

People don’t know that Idaho has the potential to make great wines. Such is the case with Rivaura, one of the jewels of Idaho wine. This is an otherworldly riverfront location just outside of Lewiston, Idaho, on the Clearwater River. Back in 2014 that Rivaura founders Ron Hewett, Sr., along with his sons Ron, Jr., and Reece Hewett, founded this winery. For more than 60 years, this family has grown up along the banks of the Clearwater River in the Lewis-Clark Valley, just a tad east of Lewiston, Idaho at Arrow near Juliaetta, Idaho. Prior to stating their winery the Hewetts talked to Kevin Pogue, PhD, RG, of VinTerra Consulting who confirmed that their site was perfect for grape growing.
The wines are now made by the Hewett family. The lineup was really consistently great. I love the new 2024 Rivaura Viognier (OB, 92) which has excellent flavor density and weight. Check out the beautiful 2023 Rivaura Merlot (OB, 92) which has good depth and varietal character. These are really well-priced wines and all are under 60 bucks. Learn more about this really exciting new Idaho wine project at rivaura.com and here are my reviews of the new Rivaura wines.

2024 Rivaura ‘Estate’ Viognier- The 2024 Rivaura Viognier offers honeysuckle aromatics alongside honeydew melon, cashew nut and shades of white peach. The palate is fat and generous with a silky texture and great sense of weight. Drink 2025-2031- 92

2023 Rivaura ‘GSM’ Red Wine- The 2023 ‘GSM’ combines Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre fro the Rivaura Estate Vineyard. This is neatly balanced stuff with rich red and dark fruits with tar and herbal accents. Drink 2025-2031- 91

2023 Rivaura ‘Estate’ Syrah- The 2023 ‘Estate’ Syrah shows smoked brisket and blackberry compote alongside menthol notes on the palate. Medium-bodied with a soft mouthfeel, enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2025-2031- 92

2023 Rivaura ‘Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2023 ‘Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon is soft and approachable on the mid-palate. Flavors of blackberry and black cherry compote combine with loamy soils and shades of black licorice on the palate. Drink 2025-2032- 92

2023 Rivaura ‘Estate’ Merlot- The 2023 ‘Estate’ Merlot offers a soft mouthfeel with molten chocolate, Bing cherry and black raspberry flavors alongside damp soils. Delicious now, enjoy over the next eight plus years. Drink 2025-2033- 92

2023 Rivaura ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Franc- The 2023 Rivaura ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Franc is neatly-textured stuff that has some good aging potential. Dense dark fruits collide with chocolate, mulling spice and pipe to***co on the palate. Enjoy this beauty over the next decade. Drink 2025-2035- 93

2023 Rivaura ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The really good 2023 Rivaura ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon exudes class in this warmer vintage. On the nose this ‘Reserve’ takes on kirsch cordial and mocha notes alongside green herbal accents. The palate is rich and concentrated with a refined mouthfeel and good sense of weight and finesse. Drink 2025-2035- 93

2023 Rivaura ‘Insomniac’ Red Wine- The 2023 ‘Insomniac’ is a Bordeaux-inspired blend named after the Rivaura founder. It is well-structured with a refined mouthfeel. Crushed green herbs and exotic spices mingle well with heady dark fruits and a graphite edge on the palate. Drink 2025-2037- 93

01/10/2026

Reali

Today we share a brand new winery out of Walla Walla. Reali is the vision of Ken and Kristin Reali who in 2021 settled in the Walla Walla Valley. They planted their 15-acre estate vineyard in spring 2023, focusing on both classic French varieties and select Italian varieties. They have hired Serge Laville to be their winemaker.Serge Laville has long made wines in Walla Walla. I loved the wines he made for many years at Spring Valley. He has received multiple recognitions in the Wine Spectator top 100. Serge follows a minimalist approach to winemaking that ensures high quality wines focusing on the characteristics of each variety. The new wines were really good. I love the 2023 Reali Grenache (OB, 94) which has insanely good flavor range and texture. Learn more at https://www.realifamilyvineyard.com

2024 Reali Rose- Sourced from the Reali Estate Vineyard, this 2024 Rose is made from Cabernet Franc grapes. This is soft and juicy with vibrant acidity on the palate. Delicate red fruits mingle well with marvelous damp earth tones on the palate. Drink 2025-2031- 91

2024 Reali Sauvignon Blanc- This 2024 Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Columbia Gorge AVA. It is fresh neatly textured stuff with gooseberry and melon flavors alongside shades of kiwi on the palate. Drink 2025-2031- 91

2023 Reali Grenache- The 2023 Reali Grenache comes from the Walla Walla Valley. Wet rock and orange peel combine with pretty red fruits and red florals on the nose. The palate has brilliant tension and stony character, with gravel, red currants and charcuterie notes. Lithe and polished, this is by far the finest I have tasted yet from this estate — and no reason to cellar this beauty. Drink 2025-2031- 94

2023 Reali Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2023 Reali Cabernet Sauvignon is soft and round on the mouth with a generous mouthfeel. Dense red and dark fruits parade with chocolate and a graphite edge on the palate. This is seriously good with its silky texture and good sense of length. Enjoy now and over the next six to eight years. Drink 2025-2033- 93

01/08/2026

Champagne Bollinger

Today we share the storied Champagne house, Bollinger. First founded in 1829 in Ay by Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and Jacques Bollinger, at the present day the house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family. This house has been particularly popular in Britain as Bollinger Champagnes have been come to be known as “Bolly”. It is quite amazing that Bollinger dates back to 1585 when the Hennequins, one of the Bollinger founding families, owned land nearby. Before the Bollinger house was founded, in the 18th century the Villermont family made wine and then 1750, Villermont settled in the location 16 rue Jules Lobet, which would eventually become the head office for Bollinger.
Following the death of Jacques Bollinger in 1941, Lily Bollinger took over the brand and expanded production considerably. Since 1994, Ghislain de Mongolfier has managed Bollinger. A great-grandson of the founder, Mongolfier has also served as president of the Association Viticole Champenoise since 2004, after leading the Commission of Champagne for 10 years. Bollinger has had roles in many James Bond films, including the 1973 film Live and Let Die where Bond asks for a bottle of Bollinger entering his hotel. In the 1985 film A View to a Kill James Bond notes that his champagne is ‘Bollinger 1975.’
Bollinger produces a great range of Champagnes and is probably best known for their ‘Special Cuvee’ Champagne that is Pinot Noir dominant and includes reserve wines that are up to fifteen years of age. I am enamored by the new MV Bollinger ‘PN TX20’ (OB, 95) which is a big and burly style with amazing 9flavor range. This Pinot Noir beauty has based on the 2020 vintage. Learn more about this famed Champagne house at https://www.champagne-bollinger.com Here is my review of the beautiful new release by Champagne Bollinger.

MV Champagne Bollinger ‘PN TX20’ Champagne- The ‘PN TX20’ Champagne by Bollinger mainly comes from Tauxières terroir, as this utilizes a 2020 base year. It is golden in the glass, as 2008 and 2012 vintage wines make up more than 25% of the blend. It has an incredibly soft mousse, with a fat and unctuous mouthfeel. Starfruit and papaya fruits mingle well with ginger, and salted green melon on the palate, with cashew nut accents. Extremely complex and dense, enjoy this heady and delightful Champagne now and over the next fifteen years. Drink 2026-2040- 95

01/08/2026

Avennia

Today we share the beautiful new wines by Avennia.Years ago they acquired the Tapteil Vineyard which has become the Avennia Estate Vineyard where Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the dominant plantings, with some vines dating back to 1985. There is also a small amount of Cabernet Franc planted here which is the oldest of its kind on Red Mountain. The site is managed by Dick Boushey.
Chris Peterson has been at the helm since the start and is one of the region’s great winemakers. Formerly at DeLille Cellars, he partnered with Marty Taucher to form Avennia more than a decade ago. I love the new 2023 Avennia ‘Red Mountain’ Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 94) which is silky and has some great aging potential. Learn more about Avennia at https://avennia.com and here are my reviews of the fantastic new ‘Estate Vineyard’ wines by Avennia.

2023 Frank The Tank Red Wine- The 2023 Frank the Tank Red Blend combines mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (56%) with the readier Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Black tea and dried herbs mark the nose alongside cassis notes. The palate is fresh and well-balanced with light to medium boded dark fruit and chocolate flavors. Drink 2025-2030- 89

2023 Avennia ‘Red Mountain’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2023 ‘Red Mountain’ Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% varietal wine comes from the Avennia Estate and Hedges Vineyards. It is soft, round and beautifully-textured stuff with medium-bodied kirsch and black raspberry notes alongside shades of scorched earth, wintergreen and pencil lead. Enjoy this beautifully-balanced wine now and over the next ten to fifteen years. Drink 2026-2037- 94

01/07/2026

Champagne Christophe Baron

Today we share the marvelous wines of Champagne Christophe Baron (CCB). Somewhat of an afterthought in the champagne region, Pinot Meunier is usually used in blends. Krug has used roughly a third Pinot Meunier in their ‘Grand Cuvee’ and Billecart-Salmon also makes a killer 100% Pinot Meunier Champagne.
The wines of Champagne Christophe Baron are a gem to discover. They are made in a magnum only format and also a and mailing list-only Champagne. All bottlings come from small vineyards in Champagne that that showcase 100% Pinot Meunier. They age incredibly gracefully as I recently uncorked a 2018 and it has massive aging potential.
Born to a long line of vignerons in Champagne, Christophe Baron trained in Avize (Champagne) and Beaune before moving to the United States and founding one of North America’s iconic brands, Cayuse Vineyards. Baron’s estate in champagne includes 3 hectares (7.5 acres) surrounding the villages of Charly-sur-Marne, Crouttes-sur-Marne and the hamlet of Porteron, and its vineyard holdings are made up of only very old parcels of Pinot Meunier.
CCB wines need to be served in a larger glass. They are round and generous, very textural wines that have shown well in a Riedel Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc glass, or a Riedel tasting glass. They also need a lot of time when opened and I recommend letting them sit for least 30 minutes prior to consuming. Finally, make sure to not serve these wines cold. They are best served at 42-45 degrees — or warmer! I personally think these wines really hit their sweet spot when they are quite on the warm side, where you can full evoke the full range of flavors and aromatics.
The new wines come from the 2021 vintage. This year saw frost which wiped out some crop followed by rainstorms in June that caused some flooding. The rains continued which negatively impacted some of the crop.Thinning and crop load was paramount to control in 2021, as yields were obviously down. This should be a producer vintage. Despite the vintage challenges, you are going to adore the CCB wines from this vintage which will be released to their mailing list in one year. Here are my reviews of the world-class 2021 champagnes by Champagne Christophe Baron (mailing list only) and learn more at https://champagnechristophebaron.com/

2021 Champagne Christophe Baron ‘Les Hauts Blanches Vignes’ Champagne- Another rendition of this outstanding bottling, the 2021 Champagne Christophe Baron ‘Les Hauts Blanches Vignes’ is composed of Pinot Meunier vines that date back to 1969. This location is a steep, southwestern facing spot, as this stunning champagne opens with ginger and lemongrass aromatics alongside pink grapefruit blossom and suggestions of tart cranberry. The palate is loaded with melon and citrus fruits, coming up fat and generous on the mouth, with loads of salty minerality. With more air wafts of passionfruit and nutty nuances emerge. Give this a year or two before consuming, as this beauty will live on for at least another fifteen years. Drink 2027-2040- 96

2021 Champagne Christophe Baron ‘Le Dessus Du Bois Marie’ Champagne- The very savory and heady 2021 Champagne Christophe Baron ‘Le Dessus Du Bois Marie’ Champagne comes from this tiny location in Crouttes-sur-Marne, planted to .0768 hectare/1.89 acre of Pinot Meunier that dates back in 1966. Salted French bread and lemon zest combines with rich cantaloupe and Yakima cherry fruit flavors on the palate. Very nervy, with a silky mousse, this is a stunning, dazzling champagne that is both viscous and refined. Try to resist this beauty for at least a year or two. Drink 2027-2040- 96

2021 Champagne Christophe Baron ‘Les Alouettes’ Champagne- The brilliant 2021 Champagne Christophe Baron ‘Les Alouettes’ comes from a tiny parcel (.94 acre) location in the village of Charly-sur-Marne with vines planted back in the 1960s. Salted walnut and orange blossom mark the nose with wet gravel and suggestions of kumquat zest. The palate is round and fat, with an unctuous texture and gorgeous sense of length. The mineral and citrus zest finish entices, as this beauty has a long way to go in the cellar. Drink 2027-2040- 96

01/07/2026

HALL

Great wineries make great wines regardless of the vintage. I have noticed that over many years this has been true with HALL. I have been visiting HALL for more than a decade. This winery has been a pillar of consistency in Napa. Their high end wines are some of the finest you will taste in the valley. I’m also consistently enamored by their entry level wines that exude value.
Last week I had the chance to taste through some of their 2023 wines as well as 2024 futures. The wines were silky, elegant and show incredible promise. 2024 is going to be a really good vintage for HALL. Some of the wines couldn’t be fully reviewed as they needed time.
It was really fun tasting with the incredibly talented winemaking team of Megan Gunderson Alison Frichtl Hollister. They have a deft touch on the wines that were drinking so well despite being so young. Hollister and Gunderson are bullish on both 2023 and 2024. 2024 for me so far shows a lot of promise, as these are going to be very intense wines with great power. They may show slightly less poise than the ‘23s.
I was so impressed by their 2024 HALL ‘Kathryn Hall’ Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 97) which is silky, pillowy and exudes class. This wine is remarkably good to taste in its youth. Do not miss out on the knockout 2023 HALL ‘Sacrashe’ Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 100) which really needs a year or two in the bottle but is a total head-turner. The flavor range here is insanely good.
Learn more about these incredible wines at hallwines.com Here are the beautiful new wines by HALL.

2022 HALL ‘Napa Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2022 ‘Napa Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon has a touch of Merlot blended in. Inky in the glass, this delivers sweet pipe to***co aromatics that combine with kirsch, sandalwood and blackberry cordial notes. The palate is fresh and well-structured with bright red fruits, graphite and loads of minerality considering the heat of the vintage. Drink 2025-2032- 92

2023 HALL ‘Beller Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon- This comes from this high elevation site on Mount Veeder, developed by Rob Beller. This is an early ripening site that is leased by HALL which is mainly planted to Cabernet Sauvignon. Very dark in the glass, this shows off gorgeous potpourri notes alongside mountain huckleberry, fresh sage and wild blackberry pie. The intense aromatics bring you back to the glass for more hedonistic enjoyment. The palate is big and broad-shouldered with refined tannins and loads of chocolate, tar and to***co leaf with stony nuances. A delight to savor in the glass now, enjoy this complex and delicious beauty over the next twenty years. Drink 2025-2045- 99

2023 HALL ‘Sacrashe’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2023 HALL ‘Sacrashe’ Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the original 20-acre, high-elevation, west-facing vineyard that Craig and Kathryn Hall purchased in the 1990s. Part of this vineyard was planted in 2001 and the other half was planted in the mid-90s — which has been redeveloped. Vines here are set on decomposed volcanic ash near Lake Hennessy. Violets, mocha and Cuban cigar notes combine with loganberry liquor and hints of black licorice all meld in the glass. The palate is dense and delicious with sensational structure and a polished mouthfeel. Give this beauty a year or two in the bottle before enjoying. Drink 2027-2045- 100

2023 HALL ‘Rainin’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The otherworldly 2023 ‘Rainin’ comes from this location on Diamond Mountain set on volcanic soils and surrounded by dense forest. This wine mainly come from Block 6 as well as Black 3 in the vineyard. The nose shows stunning aromatics of black florals, graphite, and pipe to***co alongside suggestions of walnut. The palate is fresh, viscous and very heady with amazing length and underlying verve. This really needs another year or two in the bottle to come around but your patience will surely be rewarded. Drink 2027-2046- 100

2024 HALL ‘Kathryn Hall’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2024 ‘Kathryn Hall’ has a small portion of Merlot and Cabernet Franc blended in as this mainly comes from a range of wines including the famed Sacrashe Vineyard. This is ripe, dense and delicious wine that showing a refined mouthfeel and firm tannins. This comes off very pretty and elegant. Dense and delicious black and blue fruits collide with tar, to***co leaf and graphite notes on the palate. Impeccably balanced, it is remarkable how well this downright ethereal Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking right now. Drink 2025-2035- 97

2024 HALL ‘Jack’s Masterpiece’ Cabernet Sauvignon- 95-97

2024 HALL ‘Stag’s Leap’ Cabernet Sauvignon- 95-97

2024 HALL ‘Mount Veeder’ Cabernet Sauvignon- 96-98

2024 HALL ‘Diamond Mountain’ Cabernet Sauvignon- A sensational wine from 2024, the ‘Diamond Mountain’ comes mainly from the Rainin and Constant Vineyard, as well as the 1510 Vineyards. 100% varietal, this offers loads of stony minerals with dense dark and blue fruits alongside Bing cherry, pipe to***co leaf and volcanic soils. Heady, well structured and delicious, this is already singing in its hedonistic youth. Drink 2025-2042- 97

2024 HALL ‘Howell Mountain’ Cabernet Sauvignon- 95-97

01/07/2026

Darioush

Today we share the incredible story of Darioush. One of the birthplaces of wine, Northern Iran has records that date back to 5,000 B.C. where culture enjoyed wine. Darioush Khaledi was instilled at an early age with the winemaking craft of his father and began collecting fine wine at a young age. He migrated from Iran to the United States and owned what was once the largest family-owned grocery store business in California. His passion for wine met its apex in 1997 when he formed Darioush winery. Darioush Khaledi is an inspired story of the American dream.
I have long admired the lineup at Darioush. Darioush set out to craft the best overall lineup of wines in Napa. There is little doubt that Darioush is one of the most beautiful wineries in the entire west coast. Upon entering the winery you are greeted by Persian inspired pillars that make you feel like you’re entering a royal palace. Imported travertine lines the entire winery and the calming water feature inside the winery really is something special. The gardens are also spectacular there.
I loved the new wines across the board. Check out the 2023 Darioush Chardonnay (OB, 93) which is beautiful and fresh with a neat texture. I adored the 2022 Darioush ‘Drius II’ Cabernet Sauvignon(OB, 98) which is a stunning rendition of this beautiful wine. Learn more about this beautiful winery at darioush.com. Here are the outstanding new wines by Darioush.

2023 Darioush Chardonnay- The brilliant 2023 Darioush Chardonnay shows good freshness alongside poached pear and vanilla bean notes on the palate, with baking spice laced pastry crust and shades of mango. Complex and very delicious, enjoy now and over the next several years. Drink 2026-2032- 93

2022 Darioush ‘Duel’ Red Wine- The 2022 ‘Duel’ is half Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. This is made by Darioush and his son, as the wine was stored in new French oak before bottling. This is well-balanced with roasted fig, dark currants, pencil lead and black forest cake flavors. Drink 2026-2035- 94

2023 Darioush Shiraz- 100% varietal the refined 2023 Shiraz is sense and delicious stuff with peppered brisket, dark currants, tar and pipe to***co leaf. It is full-bodied with great verve and is drinking marvelously right now. Drink 2026-2035- 95

2022 Darioush ‘Darius II’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Opulent, nervy and intense, the 2022 ‘Darius II’ is a stunning wine from a challenging vintage. On the nose this takes on layers of tar, to***co leaf and shades of black licorice. The palate is heady and plush wit serious nerve and richness. This has some

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Loved this 2016 Big Table Farm matched with cheese and even some Kaluga caviar 🍷 🧀

01/06/2026

Champagne Michael Foch

Today we share a brilliant new wine brand started by HALL. This is a project between Winemaker Mike Reynolds and Vintner Kathryn Hall. Mike Reynolds has a longstanding history in the California wine industry and was making great sparkling wine at Schramsberg before transforming the HALL program as their founding winemaker.
After serving as U.S. Ambassador to Austria in 2001, she made a home on Avenue Foch in Paris—a place where Champagne was more than a drink; it was a way of life. The champagne house name honors Mike (Michel) and the Avenue (Foch), where Craig and Kathryn's Paris home for over 30 years is located.
The wines were seriously good. I have now had the entry level bottling three times and it has really impressed each time. Rich and dense with a refined mousse, I adore the NV Michel Foch ‘Brut’ Champagne (OB, 93) which clearly has a large amount of reserve wines blended in. The best wine I tried was the stunning 2013 Michel Foch ‘Brut’ Champagne (OB, 95) which spent a whopping 11 years on the lees prior to disgorgement. Learn more at https://www.michelfochwines.com and here are the outstanding new wines by champagne house Michel Foch.

NV Michel Foch ‘Brut’ Champagne- Round, generous and delicious, this is now the third time that I have tasted this beautiful and well-priced champagne. Once on the nose this has baking spice laced brioche and shades of papaya with starfruit tones. The palate is rich with a terrific viscosity. Oyster shell notes collide with rich orchard and citrus fruits on the palate, with a lengthy finish. Drink 2025-2032- 93

NV Michel Foch Rose Champagne- Stored on the lees for 48 months, the NV Michel Foch Rose Champagne starts with a beautiful salmon hue. Orang peel and red currants combined with cranberry and suggestions of cardamom on the nose. The palate is elegant and soft with loads of tart red fruits that align with salty minerals. Drink 2025-2033- 92

2015 Michel Foch ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Champagne- This 2015 Blanc de Blancs spent 9 years on the lees before disgorgement. Salted lemon rind and kumquat zest combine with diatomaceous earth and green apple accents on the nose. The palate is refined and elegant with serious verve and texture. This comes off very weightless, with outstanding length. Enjoy this beautiful wine now and over the next decade. Drink 2025-2035- 95

2013 Michel Foch ‘Brut’ Champagne- The best wine of the tasting is the outstanding 2013 Michel Foch ‘Brut’ Champagne is mostly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as this spent a whopping 11 years on the lees prior to disgorgement in 2024. This has refined bubbles with a soft mousse. Lychee and ripe mango flavors collide with loads of salty minerals on the palate. The oyster shell and lemon zest accents really add to the enjoyment, as this dazzles throughout the drinking experience. This is an absolutely killer bottling from a tough vintage in Champagne. Drink 2025-2033- 95

2011 Michel Foch ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Late Disgorged Champagne- Stored for 11 years on the lees, this 2011 ‘Blanc de Blancs’ has great autolytic character right now. Nutmeg drenched macadamia nut, salted sourdough bread and hints of candied ginger all combine on the palate. A glorious wine to enjoy now, watch this elegant and refined 2011 Champagne evolve over the next six to eight years. Drink 2025-2033- 94

01/06/2026

Castello del Terriccio

Today we share one of the greats of Tuscany’s Maremma region, Castello del Terriccio. This is one of the largest wine estates in the area (1500+ hectares, 60 under vine), with Etruscan roots and a viticultural history that dates back a thousand years. In the 1990s, Gian Annibale Rossi di Medelana changed this property, bringing innovation to the vineyards and cellar while honoring Bolgheri’s winemaking traditions and its unique terroir, rich in minerals, copper and iron.

Today, the estate is overseen by Vittorio Piozzo di Rosignano Rossi di Medelana, the only nephew of the late Gian Annibale, who works in partnership with longtime enologist Carlo Ferrini to uphold his uncle’s vision and the cult-like status these wines have maintained since rising to prominence during the Super Tuscan craze of the 1990s.

The wines were world-class. Check out the stunning 2019 Lupiacia Red Wine (OB, 96) which is dense, heady and viscous with gobs of tension and refined tannins. Learn more at https://www.terriccio.it/en/home.html and here are my reviews of the gorgeous new Terriccio wines.

2021 Castello del Terriccio ‘Tassinaia’ Red Wine- The 2021 Tassinaia combines equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Cedar and red currants mark the nose alongside shades of damp, rocky soils. The palate is fresh and beautifully-textured, with serious tension and salty/rocky nuances. A joy to enjoy now, with plenty of savory herbs and dense dark fruits, framed by firm tannins, give this about 30 minutes of air before savoring. Drink 2025-2035- 93

2019 Castello del Terriccio ‘Lupicaia’ Red Wine- Inky in the glass, the 2019 Lupiacaia is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based beauty with 10% Petit Verdot blended in. It is sturdy and silky throughout the drinking experience. Tar, menthol and sandalwood notes all combine on the palate, with shades of black licorice and creme de violette. This is complex, heady Cabernet that has several decades of life in front of it. Drink 2025-2043- 96

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This blog is dedicated to gaining a better appreciation and understanding for the world of wine. While the blog has a special focus on Washington wines, domestic and international wines will also be rated and discussed. How are wines rated? Wines are rated on a scale of 0-100. Essentially no wines that are currently made receive a score under 70. Here is how the ratings are determined: 96-100: An extraordinary or superlative wine of profound and complex character displaying all the attributes expected of a classic wine of its variety. Wines of this pedigree are typically worth a special effort to find, purchase, and consume. 90 - 95: An outstanding wine of exemplary complexity and character. In short, these are terrific wines but fall short of being superlative. 80 - 89: A slightly above average to very good wine displaying various degrees of complexity and flavor with few or no major flaws. 70 - 79: An average wine with few distinctions except that it is adequately made. A simple wine with little character. 60 - 69: A lesser than average wine containing considerable flaws. 50 - 59: A unacceptably made wine with major flaws.

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