Rocche Costamagna 'Rocche dell'Annunziata', Barolo DOCG, Italy 2017 Bardolino the 2021 Chardonnay Bien Nacido

the 2021 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard reveals a medium gold hue as well as brilliant aromatics of ripe pears

The 2017 Alesia Pinot Noir Anderson Valley is pale to medium ruby-purple with a pretty nose of autumn leaves

Lively and clear ruby with bright orange hues

If you drink in the mid term please decant and have something with some fat content which will play off of the wine’s tannin base nicely

with a refreshing mouthfeel that reveals aromas of licorice

Rocche Costamagna 'Rocche dell'Annunziata', Barolo DOCG, Italy 2017 Bardolino the 2021 Chardonnay Bien NacidoThis is rich and broad, featuring plum, cherry, leather, spice, tobacco and mineral flavors. Complex and beautifully balanced, with lively tannins directing the finish, this red shows class and finesse. Fruit, mineral and spice accents prevail on the aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2048. 2,000 cases made, 600 cases imported. 94 Pts Wine Spectator