Uccelliera, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Vintage:2006 The inaugural 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le

The inaugural 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Plateau de Mont-Redon develops in the glass with intense tobacco

now signalled with a ‘24’ on the bottle neck

It has polish

There is so much underlying material that this could very well surprise to the upside if given at least 6 to 8 years of cellar time

Uccelliera, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Vintage:2006 The inaugural 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape LeRich cherry, currant, cedar and spice flavors are accented by meaty sanguine notes. Guided by the firm frame, this is dense and structured, with beefy tannins on the finish. Built for the long haul. Best from 2014 through 2032. 400 cases made. BS