Courcel’s Épenots tends to show Pommard in a firmer frame, and 2018 doesn’t change that. Dark cherry, earth and a bit of structure up front, with enough underlying balance to reward patience. Decanting helps, but time will do more...
The 2018 Quinta da Romaneira Vintage Port is a seriously classy young vintage Port from one of the Douro’s historic river estates, with a style that leans more perfumed and finely etched than hulking and monolithic. Expect a deep, inky core of...
Wine Spectator, 98 points: Delivers depth and a complex texture, even if this feels a little reserved today. Taut and energetic, with vibrant acidity and dense, velvety tannins framing the cherry, rose hip, wild strawberry and dried herb flavors...