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Billy Norris, October 22, 2024
The Santa Cruz Mountains boasts a long and storied past that has given rise to some of the most legendary American wines of all time, but the region’s identity is still coming into focus. Zooming in, the 2022 vintage was quite challenging, with mixed results for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, while the 2021 Cabernets are among the most compelling and characterful in California.
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Cornus, London, UK
Neal Martin, October 2024
Cornus has hit the ground running. It was a pleasure to see familiar faces, including co-owner David O’Connor.
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2022 Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 90 points
The 2022 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo opens with wild herbs, cedar shavings and dried black cherries. It impresses with its silken textures, while zesty acidity elevates tart wild berry fruits. Violet inner florals combine with blood orange as the 2022 finishes long, gently tannic, yet still fresh. (EG)
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1990 Henschke Lenswood Abbotts Prayer Vineyard
Neal Martin, October 2024
The 1990 Lenswood Abbotts Prayer Vineyard from Henschke is a rare old bird. I found little information on this wine, even from Henschke’s website, except that the vineyard was a majority Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder Merlot.
