S.S. Mandani

9.4

Rich perfume of spices and pomegranate. Specifically pomegranate. Beautiful bee pollen and mulling spices. No harshness. The fragrance of a rich and blossoming garden of roses.

Woah. Zippity zip. We got acidity, and it’s medium to high but with the natural carbonation and juice juice juice, it just works man.

It’s got sour framboise beer qualities, but of course the tannins and the cola like quality just sings.

Patting myself on the back for popping into Simply Wine in Financial District before a rooftop dinner party with some old friends. — 5 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.3

Tons of sediment at least an inch. Decanted for 5 hours almost undrinkable before that but then opened up beautifully. Violets, sandalwood, soy a bit of tar. Great balance. Bellissimo! — 8 years ago

Bromento Mori

9.4

For ya dollars it’s worth a shout, so I reckon — 8 years ago

Chloe Regan

10

With archie at don Alfonso — 8 years ago

Steve Garrity

9.1

Alfonso brought to MFP...quite good — 9 years ago

Leeanne Alonso

9.0

Very grape tasting. Yummy. Alfonso really likes it. — 9 years ago

Josh Weinstein

9.5

One of the best Brunello's I've had. Couldn't have been at a more restaurant with my love! Don Alfonso Hotel and restaurant. — 9 years ago

with Kristen

Ryan Guy

9.0

Mineral driven nose, with white flowers. Creamy lees. Chalky. Medium minus weight. Bright and fresh on the palate. — 6 years ago

C doc

8.9

2010 w pizza tonight. Complex but restrained and tight. — 7 years ago

Bryce Wiatrak

9.3

An order of Carthusian monks first found their way to Scala Dei in 1194 at the invitation of Alfonso I. The name "Scala Dei" means "stairway to heaven," and a visit through these transportive ruins remains a critical first stop if ever visiting the region. While monks no longer work the cellars, the Scala Dei wines remain solid - and often a relative value in comparison to those who've arrived in the last half century. Prior is Scala Dei's mid-tier of their three Priorat reds. High octane flavors of licorice, pepper, black plum, violet, and blueberry find balance with spicier, more elegant tones of sandalwood, rosewater, frankincense and gingerbread. While 15% abv, you’d never know per the bright acidity and chalky tannins - yet there remains, a warming medieval intrigue that conjures romantic images of hearthstones and velvet. A nice showing from Priorat’s pioneering monastery. — 8 years ago

Anthea Stephenson

9.2

Hedonism recommendation. Summer drinking deliciousness — 9 years ago

Leeanne Alonso

9.3

Smooth and fruity. Nice and light for me. A bit sweet for Alfonso (but he's already so sweet!) — 9 years ago

Jordi Farre

9.2

Gran clàssic amb cos i molt bé en boca! 25€ a Casa Alfonso, St Antoni, Eivissa — 9 years ago

Spencer Dodd

9.1

No idea why the ratings are low. Dark fruit and acidity enough to balance it is rare but this has it. For me Syrah is a complicated grape, as it can be hideous or great. This hits far above expectations. Let it air a bit? — 7 years ago

with Daniel, Jen and 1 other

James bills

9.8

The 2012 was outstanding. Beautiful nose and long smooth finish. Would highly recommend. — 8 years ago

Mark Cowan

9.0

Daniel and Alfonso were overly critical, because this is a very smooth Pinot with nice fruity note — 8 years ago

Bob Yoon

9.0

Like a chenin blanc with big hairy balls and a very casual attitude toward showering. — 9 years ago

Alex Crangle

Assistant Winemaker Balo Vineyards

9.2

Spot on! Good midpallet for Albariño. — 9 years ago

Carol McNeff

9.0

Squashed Grape: Very light with a slight sweetness ... refreshing for a sweet white. I would buy this to serve. — 9 years ago

Lindsey Cohen

9.5

6€ at the winery.. Can't beat it. Pear, Apple, lemon. — 9 years ago