Peter Sultan

8.9

Black currants, black tea, blackberries in a relatively svelte body w integrated, moderate tannins. — 13 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Savoie sparkling-very rich , like a Pinot Noir based Champagne, mostly Gamay here. The trade off in detail comes at 19$. — a month ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

Old vine (200+ yro) Pais, grown in Chile by winemaker who got devastated by flooding a while back ( hence the headless horseman on label). Cherry cough syrup red color, menthol & cool tone & that cough syrup losenge note loosens up as it warms up, which is to say it does better not too cold. — a month ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Joyous Portuguese red. Juicy, starburst kinda fruit, low tannin(?). Enough acidity & structure to entice the next sip. Medium body. Open road with Eagles blasting on radio wine. — 13 days ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

Estate level Nebbiolo, quite competent but not memorable. The bottle is physically impressive. — a month ago

Peter Sultan

9.4

Red currants & goji berries, Sweet cedar & pine resin, ripe plums: drinking beautifully now though this has legs & curious how it will fare next year, plus with a decant. Drank pop n pour with much time in glass, as the heavens rained down once again on the east coast. — a month ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

High end Cremant with structure & clear orchard fruits on palate. 75% Pinot/10 gamay/10 Aligoté/ 5 Chard. Portal to dinner but paired with Vermont Paulet, a soft cows milk cheese & a Le Menieur a French goat/sheep tome style. Yum. — a month ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

I could live on this. Alpine tiny red berry intensity, medium/lightish weight, firm tannins, opens up to lusher, crushed red fruits with air, feels like it never swerves off (whatever is) the path too far. Prominent acidity but in a cool menthol tone which drives it all along. Sure, has to drink in the next 1-3 years, but at about 17$…..Given all the Barbera in the blend, I can imagine pairing with most dishes, including tomato based bouillabaisse. 65% Picotener (“the forgotten Nebbiolo “/30% Barbera/5% Neretto. — 23 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

It’s an interesting how different the more expensive bottlings are from this beloved maker, because this under under 17$ has a one note vibration all its own. Chenin blanc as pure, simple & clean. Compressed leek, marigold, & yellow apple notes. Something more intense & raw on the nose, like an open farm field after a fresh mowing. I’ll always drink this vintner. — a month ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Black & red cherries, medium heft Morgon with a gossamer smooth palate helped by a robust decant (2+) hours. Paired with a garlicky lemon shrimp main with orzo, & did just fine — a month ago