If I Could Buy Only One – December 14th Vintages Release

We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the December 14th release, which one would it be and why?”

Tasca D’almerita Regaleali Lamùri 2020, Sicily, Italy
$21.20, Vin Passion (The Case For Wine)
David Lawrason – This is not only my “best buy” of the December 14 release, this producer gets my vote for Italian Winery of the Year. The Case for Wine has done a great job populating Vintages shelves with the Tasca D’Almerita Regaleali range – including this beauty, two terrific bargain whites (2023 Bianco and 2023 Grillo), a mid-priced Rosso del Conte, and a range of more expensive Etna Rosso Contradas (cru). Many of these are still available, and I urge you to seek them out. The winemaking is splendid all ‘round. This is a delicious, mild-mannered and ready to roll nero d’avola, made in a light-hearted fruity style. Expect lifted aromas of candied cran-cherry fruit, botanicals, fennel and nutmeg spice. It is open knit, soft, warm and generous, with fine tannin. The length is excellent. I think it would be smashing with the Holiday turkey, and the leftovers.

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John’s Top Picks – December 14th
Lawrason’s Take – December 14th
Megha’s Picks – December 14th
Michael’s Mix – December 14th
Sara’s Selections – December 14th