Reviews

Offers a burst of fresh, juicy raspberry, vanilla and spice flavors. Drink now. 350 cases made. –TF

The 2010 Barbaresco shows a garnet hue on the rim and offers subdued tones of forest floor, autumnal leaves, licorice, cassis and dried cherries. It shows moderate layering and complexity and delivers a more immediate style. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. With large case productions capable of penetrating distant and emerging markets, Beni di Batasiolo has appeared as an important ambassador for the Barolo brand. A few years ago, Batasiolo opened the only five-star hotel accommodations in the Langhe called Il Boscareto with luxury rooms and the gourmet La Rei restaurant.

Well-marked by smoky, spicy oak, this is rich and ripe, with black cherry and blackberry flavors. The tannins are on the assertive, grainy side, leaving an astringent finish. Best from 2015 through 2027. 528 cases made. –BS

The fig and lemon flavors are accented by spice and toast notes in this open yet crisp white. Lingers, with the emphasis on the acidity for now.

Juicy blueberry and raspberry flavors make this a lean, simple red to drink this summer, whether as an aperitif or with a burger. (1,981 cases)

Leaning toward the herb and dill side of Cabernet, this is lean and rim, with crushed rock, currant, cedar and tobacco leaf elements. The leanest of the new Raymond District Cabernets.

A rustic red, showing rich, intense flavors centered on dried dark berry, chocolate, cedary oak and dried herb. Ends with chewy tannins.

Strikes a delicate balance between ripe cherry and strawberry, with a dash of smoky oak.

Soft and ripe, with raspberry and toasty oak aromas that lead to appealing flavors of ripe black cherry, caramel and spice. Drink now through 2019.

Fresh and snappy, displaying moderate weight and deptgh, with zesty strawberry and watermelon flavors, followed by a light finish.