Stuart Pollack

8.7

A very different presentation of Prosecco, compared to both ordinary Prosecco and Asolo. This lightly sparkling Frizzante is somewhere between a Prosecco and a Pet-Nat. Very yeasty, especially in the finish , with a sourdough flavor to finish. The nose is also very yeasty. Certainly different, unique, and interesting, but not for those expecting a Prosecco. Worth trying for the novelty but I would not purchase again. And I am not sure what food this would go with, but perhaps sardines or anchovies. — a day ago

Stuart Pollack

8.9

My bottle had a damaged cork and was starting to go, but the wine was still enjoyable. This Auslese is very sweet, but still not overbearing. This is the 3-star version. — 6 days ago

Stuart Pollack

9.1

Good sweet Riesling, with a rich fruit flavor and only moderate sweetness. Nice balance but not extraordinary. Age is perfect, and color and nose were excellent. — 9 days ago

Stuart Pollack

8.8

Nice Moscato. More complex than most Moscatos, having nice pear flavors to start and ending with a sparkling finish. — 10 days ago

Stuart Pollack

9.0

Surprisingly good, cranberry-flavored Sangiovese with a nice rustic earthiness to it. San Marino has produced a Sangiovese worth trying, especially at its very low price point. Definitely worth buying this wine. — 2 days ago

Stuart Pollack

9.5

Beautiful and perfect example of Douro, with powerful fruit in the front and an elegant finish with no harsh tannins. A great wine. This wine went perfectly with Greek lamb souvlaki. Expensive but worth it. And so fresh after 18 years. — 4 days ago

Stuart Pollack

9.4

This excellent Saperavi Qvevri is from the Alazani Estate Winery, not the Alazani Winery. It hit all the notes that a Saperavi should hit. It began with dried cherry, and then transitioned to that unusual bite that Qvevri wines have, ending with smooth tannins. Classic Georgia, tasty and different from wine anywhere else. Perfect with one of those unpronounceable Georgian lamb stews or Persian food. Decant for 1 hour. — 7 days ago

Stuart Pollack

9.2

A perfect wine for a Summer day and picnics. Now aged just the right amount, this Friulano bursts with sun and citrus flavors. The flavor is very intense with a long finish that starts with vanilla and ends with lemon, going through mild orange in-between. The nose is intense as well with a citrus aroma. The wine has a beautiful golden color. And at $23, it’s hard to beat its QPR. — 3 days ago

Stuart Pollack

9.2

This German Pinot tastes like an Oregon Pinot Noir. It reminds me of Beaux Freres. Excellent American-style Pinot Noir with lots of rich cherry fruit while being smooth and elegant. A really enjoyable fruit-forward wine that is just the right age to drink. — 5 days ago

Stuart Pollack

9.1

Classic Amarone, with the bitter cherry flavor that is expected. This wine is aged just the right amount. It still needs to be decanted, as I have found with Amarones, at least 2 hours. One it has breathed, it offers flavors of bitter dark chocolate, followed by bitter cherry. The nose is perfect. And there is still fruit in the long finish. It went well with my goat cheese and mushroom salad smothered in balsamic di Modena, matching the vinegar and mushroom flavors perfectly. — 8 days ago