and the 2013 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a true standout in the appellation
The 2010 Hermitage Ex Voto continues to top out on my scale
occasionally other Echézeaux is added from purchases but in 2018 this is a domaine wine)
the deep garnet-purple colored 2014 Thorevilos Proprietary Red has a very meaty nose with charcuterie
both of which are impressive
Eisele Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy and the 2013 Barolo RiservaBoth 2013s are clearly the finest Eisele wines made under the administration of Franois Pinault and his top lieutenant, Frdric Engerer, who also runs the show at Chteau Latour. The utterly compelling 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon in this vintage and 1,800 cases were made. The wine is off the charts great, with an opaque bluish purple color to the rim, an aroma of pen ink, graphite, blackberry and blueberry fruit, a hint of