Wine Reviews

This is concentrated with cherry, blackberry, plum, iron, sweet spice and tar flavors. Muscular tannins leave a firm grip on the finish, yet overall, this red feels balanced and crunchy.

Supple and elegant, this red exudes cherry, pomegranate, plum and wild herb flavors. Floral, mushroom and truffle notes render this distinctive. Remains juicy and long but also fresh.

A compelling nose unveils aromas of espresso, vanilla bean, candied orange peel and Luxardo cherry. Ripe, dark, luxurious fruit elements and walnuts define the palate, with undertones of more warm, caramelized coffee and sleek tannins enhancing the aura of sophistication.

The nose has the fresh, cool, earthy feel of crushed rocks, wild herbs, blood orange and blackberry tea. Tart and sweet berries pop on the palate, while undertones of pepper and citrus add even more energy and acid soars overhead.

A vertiginous tight-rope walk between savory and sweet on the nose, from white tea leaf to tart blackberries to bing cherries to damp earth and gunpowder on the nose somersaults into ripe blackberries, black cherries, orange peel then sticks the landing with savory notes of black olives, a hint of grilled meat and mixed bitter herbs. I have always enjoyed Oreno but the introduction of the Cabernet Franc is cataclysmic. I can’t wait to see where this goes.