Ver Sacrum
Los Chacayes Mendoza Garnacha 2017
Clear, bright garnet in colour showing clove, wild strawberry and red currant notes on the nose. The palate is light and juicy with some lovely subtle chalky tannins that keep it well poised in the red wine (rather than rosé) camp. Pretty decent length. A great reminder that natural wines don’t have to be flawed (and shouldn’t be when crafted by a professional). — 6 years ago
Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga
Riserva Rancia Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2017
Bright and youthful in colour, the nose was initially closed but opened up on decanting. Sour cherry and dried mint. Medium high acidity and firm, tight tannins. Needed decanting to evolve the palate. Great food wine. Probably deserves more patience and time to be more giving. — 5 years ago
Tyler
Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017
Although it was late in the evening (or at least it felt that way- it was actually about 8pm) this wine impressed. Everything that I love about Santa Rita Hills (earth, ocean and smoke) elegantly wrapped in some very restrained oak. Classy. — 6 years ago
Bosquet des Papes
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2010
Purchased from a private collection we were spinning the roulette wheel with this one. We needn’t have worried about storage conditions as the nose is lively with briny notes of green olive atop dense asphalt. The grainy tannins hint at its Grenache dominance but layers of complexity make for a thought provoking (and enjoyable) glass. — 5 years ago
The Ojai Vineyard
White Hawk Vineyard Syrah 2014
Hailing from one of my favourite (sandy) sites in Santa Barbara County I was excited to try this wine. Mainly because I really want to find a wine that I hate made by Adam Tolmach. This wasn’t it. The guy is a pro and there’s no doubt that I’m jealous of him. This wine needed time to open in the glass. Caught at a slightly awkward stage I’d like to revisit this wine to witness the evolution with age. Wet dirt and dark berries are the way to my Syrah lovin’ heart. — 6 years ago
Jane Dunkley
I had one of the pivotal moments of my career visiting Vietti. So thus I will always rate their wines highly out of love and respect. The perfect bbq or pizza wine. Rich, plush and fun. Love this wine. — 5 years ago