From an altitude vineyard based on the hills of Montsant in Catalonia, this blend of Grenache and Carignan provide a sublet nose of minerals and bright dark berries. The palate is refined, solid in tannins and present a pure and precise freshness. Complete and complex, this is a prime example of the Mediterranean spirits.

The Tua Rita 2018 Syrah Per Sempre is another monumental achievement from this iconic Tuscan estate. Stefano Frascolla and his team have slouched into a very cozy and comfortable relationship with the Syrah grape, and this wine registers marked exuberance, generosity and quality with each vintage that I taste. I had previewed a sample of this 3,500-bottle release earlier in...