Brandon Liverence

9.1

2010. Classic Sangiovese flavor profile, a bit of iron and dust. More rustic, with nice grip. Great value too. $30 from Uva Wines, Brooklyn.
— 10 years ago

Brandon Liverence

8.8

2008. Funky, interesting, a little wild. Effectively a declassified vin jaune. Nice acidity with tropical fruit, sherry, and pronounced curry flavors. $40 from Red and White Wine Shop, Chicago. — 10 years ago

Brandon Liverence

9.2

2013. Beautiful, subtle. Volcanic minerality and high acidity with floral and dried cherry aromas. Underwhelming at first but grew in stature with air. $127 at dinner at Blanca, NY. — 10 years ago

Brandon Liverence

9.1

2011. A subtler shade of orange. Very enjoyable, not too funky. Nice acidity. $50 from Uva Wines, Brooklyn. — 10 years ago

Brandon Liverence

9.1

2014. An exceptional Italian white from the Cinque Terre. Sweet with tangy acidity and pronounced salinity. Very smooth. $40 from Eataly, Chicago. — 10 years ago

Brandon Liverence

9.4

2011. Tight and tannic at first, needed 2-3 hour decant to show its true colors. Very subtle aromas of red fruit and cut grass. High-toned acidity, smooth mouthfeel. Classic etna. $55 from Wally's Wine, Los Angeles. — 10 years ago

Brandon Liverence

9.4

2009. Deep golden, almost brownish hue. Some odd aromas (black olive?) on opening, but was beautiful after a 2-3 hour decant. $62 from Astor Wines, New York. — 10 years ago

Brandon Liverence

9.2

2007. Racy acidity and gripping tannins. Cranberry and blackberry. Darker than a typical Etna rosso. $30 from Wally's Wine, Los Angeles. — 10 years ago

Brandon Liverence

9.6

1999. Black tea and balsamic strawberry. Super luscious. Tongue-coating. Aroma is like an old baseball glove. Incredibly savory. $95 from Hart Davis Hart, Chicago. Had with dinner at EL Ideas. — 10 years ago

Brandon Liverence

9.0

2008. Stood upright for 1 week prior to decanting (slowly!). Nice tannic grip, but also somewhat creamy. A cider/gose-like funkiness. Hints of lemon peel, Granny Smith apples, and tropical fruits. $45 from Uva Wines, Brooklyn. — 10 years ago