The 2017 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Il Bugiardo displays an inviting mix of blackberries, sage, roses, chalk dust and hints of camphor. This is full-bodied with depths of silky textures and a dense core of...

The Masi Serego Alighieri 2017 Valpolicella Classico Superiore MontePiazzo (packaged in a heavy glass bottle) is aged in Slavonian oak and cherrywood. The blend of grapes is 70% Covina, 20% Rondinella and 10% Molinara (a...

This bold, spicy red shows suave tannins that enfold smoky currant and boysenberry flavors, underpinned with hot stone, wild herb and tar elements. Cariñena, Garnacha and Syrah. Drink now through 2029. – GS

This tilts clearly toward burly in style, with walnut husk and roasted chestnut notes leading the way for dense and chunky-textured dark currant and warmed fig fruit. There's a tumble of warm humus, alder smoke and bitter...

This is big and powerful, without being ripe and heavy. So much apple, stone, and hints of toffee. Aromatic. Full-bodied, layered and framed with phenolic tension and a great finish. Muscular and agile at the same time...

Cabernet Franc (42%) is in the lead on this wine, with Cabernet Sauvignon (33%), Petit Verdot (17%) and Merlot following. Brooding aromas of black currant, anise, dried and fresh herb, scorched earth and boysenberry lead...

A late-release white, this has evolved to deliver a soft, supple nutty edge to the juicy lemon, honeyed apple and shortbread flavors. Boasts bitter herb, fleur de sel, jasmine and toasted macadamia nut elements cut with...

Made from 100% Roussanne, the 2017 Côtes du Roussillon L'Edre Blanc is a big step up and is a more serious, concentrated white that stays perfectly balanced. White peach, pineapple, spice, and ample mineral notes all flow...

Delightful whispers of smoke and earth extend from nose to finish in this ripe, inky blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Blackberry and cherry flavors are sun-drenched but pure and etched by shards of...