Vega Sicilia Unico Gran Reserva 2015 Ribera Del Duero Weingut Stagard intense and firmly textured wine

intense and firmly textured wine waves the flag for great Sonoma-grown Cabernet

Eau de Provence Rosé 2024 — Côtes de Provence AOP

rose and red fruits that are integrated with balsamic notes after a few years of aging in the bottle

I am not a fan of bombastic "best ever" statements

the wine shows great balance and should expect a long life

Vega Sicilia Unico Gran Reserva 2015 Ribera Del Duero Weingut Stagard intense and firmly textured wineOne of Spains best known and beloved wines, this vintage, the 2015 Unico, like always, saw five years of aging in barrel and vat and another five years in bottle. It was bottled in May 2021. Blending 96% Tempranillo and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Vega Sicilia estate, usually from the same plots of 40+ year old vines, it opens in expressive, juicy, lush pomegranate and dark cherry carried by supple, silky tannins and bright acidity. The length and