Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)
Ten Degrees Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2013
A great example of a wine that I’m glad was a gift. And why I don’t buy CA wines that often. I can’t imagine spending $100+ on this. But even at a lower price point, the wine would just be so so. Nothing memorable. Maybe it was past its prime. — 4 months ago
Villa Fiorita
Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2019
Loved it. Lush, bold, high al, tannic, but stays balanced. Has a notable herbal profile that is interesting. Best day to drink was 2nd day. Too much alcohol on the nose 3rd day. Definitely buy again. Paid $30. — 8 months ago
Marqués de Cáceres
Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017
Love this. Nicely balanced that has lots of similarities to a BX w some age. Lead, leather, spice, plums, earthy. Nose is a bit hot. Still, a great value for $26. Buy again. — a month ago
Château Du Glana
Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2009
For the price ($22 for a 375ml) and the age, a solid value. Has the basic traits of an aged BX. Some lead. Rustic. And decently balanced. But does lack a finish. Has sediment. Would buy again for a budget aged BX. — 4 months ago
Cascina Degli Ulivi
Nibiô Terre Rosse Monferrato Dolcetto 2007
Funky. Unique long finish. Not a typical natural wine. More robust tannic profile. Had some age. Good to try once. $140 at restaurant. — 7 months ago
Alberto Orte
La Antigua Clásico Rioja Blanco 2014
Not for me. Like a flabby high al syrupy Cali cab it zin. No balance. — a month ago
Salvatore Molettieri
Vigna Cinque Querce Taurasi Aglianico 2007
I really wanted to like it. But it seemed “flat”. Maybe past its prime. Didn’t have much structure. — 3 months ago
Latium Morini
Campo Prognài Valpolicella Superiore Corvina Blend
I like it. A bit wild and big. 15% al. But nice to have this type of wine once in a while. Herbal + plums and sour cherry. Definitely have w fatty food. Decent value for $20. — 4 months ago
Castelfeder
Mont Mès Pinot Nero
I’m not sure. Has a nice balance but fruit profile is odd. Maybe elderberry? Wouldn’t buy again (though just $21) but would try again. — 9 months ago
Richard Shin
Very unique. Wasn’t sure at first. Almost too herbal and tannic initially. High Al traits too. But w some air, it definitely grew on me. the extreme herbal notes and al mellowed. The tannins didn’t. But the high acidity seemed to make it balanced. Esp w the braised beef pasta. Definitely try again because it’s so unique. It’s basically their basic wine on roids. But not as fruit forward. — 23 days ago