Matt

8.9

Great focus and clarity, textural and zippy acid. Crisp apple and meyer lemon, citrus blossom, green almond, crumbled rocks and basil. Lovely phenolic and spice laden finish, classic Verdicchio energy on the palate. — 6 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.2

Freshly bottled and looking the goods. Array of fruits form citrus to stone, white florals, almonds, sweet basil and lees. Textured with some driving acidity. — 7 years ago

Stacy Woods

8.9

An overall translucent red with a broad crimson core extending to a thick ruby border with a thin orange brick rim. Medium plus intensity of aroma in the nose floral dominant and mineral driven (chalk). Rose petal, dried green herbs, tomato leaf. Subtle fruit aromas are ripe, red cherry candy, raspberry jam. Tactile sensations initially dominate the palate, high levels of acid and chalky astringency linger with medium plus alcohol 13.5%ABV but ultimate reveals a seductive mouth filling, medium finish featuring fresh red fruit perfume, ripe red cherry,basil, black pepper, and a touch of savory bacon, black olive, and wood smoke — 7 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

After a slow and warm start the ice bucket came to the rescue and brought this back to fine form. Having this next to a few great Riesling really really highlights the differences that Gruner has from Riesling. More "green" with peas and basil mixed with the stone fruit and minerality. — 8 years ago

with Lyle

Elizabeth Strong

9.0

Pairs well with basil chicken pizza — 8 years ago

Brandon Thiessen

9.2

Basil, dill, v slightly oxidized, cement, crab apple- beautiful high acidity- very lovely. — 9 years ago

Steve Runner

9.0

Ahhhh, a Provence Rose! It's a very warm night...82F and I'm sitting by my fire...so the perspiration is accumulating and I'm drinking a refreshing Rose that is perfect for a night like this! This Chateau La Moutete Grande Reserve is peach colored, with notes of very light florals, watermelon, and a Sauv Blanc-ness to it that reminds me of grapefruit on the nose. on the palate I get strawberry, black licorice, and a hint of basil. This wine is slightly acidic, especially on the finish (again, reminding me of a soft Sauv Blanc). No tannins, and a grape-fruity finish at the end.   Even though my beloved Red Sox are losing to the Skankees tonight, I'm enjoying this fantastic wine! — 9 years ago

Matt Wilson

9.0

A bowl of fruit. Bright, clean aromas of blueberry, overripe strawberry and fresh basil. The palate echoes the nose with some sour cherry thrown in for good measure. Stays open and vibrant when chilled. Surprising length on the finish. A true vin de soif, I want to drink this from a sheepskin whilst on horseback.... — 9 years ago

with Nadia

Derek Barthel

9.0

Perfect with meatballs and basil heavy red sauce. — 10 years ago

Patrick McCullagh

9.6

Delicious. Had at Basil. — 11 years ago

Kyle Groombridge

9.1

Man, I really liked this. Vino Nobile is becoming my jam. This has a nose that screamed "forest," almost like crushed berries in underbrush. Herbs came to the forefront with air - basil and rosemary of all things. Silky texture, nice acid, flavors of red cherries, cedar, mushrooms, and a bit of potpourri in the background. This is a winner. — 7 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

Great Austrian GV clone....steely minerality, white pepper, basil, green apple, stone fruit — 7 years ago

Michael D

9.4

Well here we are over a year since we uncorked this beauty from Spain..As usual the rush of aroma as soon as you uncork this fine wine was very evident. Poured into a decanter and sitting idle for more than 90 mins was excruciating hard to say the least but we'll worth it...Dark rich Garnet ... Slight acidity up front. ..well balanced Tannins and subtle acidity make this a perfect starter to an overall successful dinner party...the 1st of 6 that evening with Insalata Caprese (sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes,fresh basil salt olive oil with a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar), more assorted cheeses...A great way to start the evening!!!😊 — 8 years ago

Scott Wren

9.0

This is sav blanc and semillon from Napa. There's a fair amount of oak and med to full weight but it's well integrated with a basil cumin spice profile that is compelling. — 8 years ago

with Jeff

Young Bock Lee

9.3

NV. Intense aromas of ripen cherry, strawberries, hint of minerality and bread yeast on the nose. Dry, Med body, high acid, med p intensity, med finish, tight bubbles, striking acidity on the first palate followed by red cherry and fresh strawberry flavors. Drunk with mixed raw& sea food from galipoli, linguine with tuna and basil, fried squid. Good apprentif / food wine. Good value. 12% abv. — 8 years ago

Isabelle Parenti

8.9

Can smell the rose and the Thai basil that some pros could smell, not too much tannin, but very nice with short rib ragu — 9 years ago

with Nancy

Howard Yang

9.4

Dark purple magenta, smells of clove, tomato, basil, and vanilla, full body, very tasty chewy tannin, tastes of tobacco, fig and black cherry jam, smoked meat like speck, long savory finish with mineral aftertaste. — 9 years ago

Manny Jemente

9.3

Black cherry, dry tamarind, iodine, iron, licorice, dried basil, dried chili...and it keeps evolving. 2004 vintage. — 9 years ago

Leigh Noir

9.3

Easy going fruit & tannins. Ruby red color with garnet reflections. Blackberry, cherry, basil, & spices. Firm tannins create a robust yet balanced elegant wine. — 10 years ago

Adam Wills

9.1

Lime Stoned//
Yes. Thank you.
Perfectly elevating this salmon/corn/basil/vermouth/tomato scenario — 10 years ago

Matt Ryan

9.1

2012 vintage. Amazing complexity. Underripe peach, lemon pith, candied apricot, white pepper, white lilies limestone, river rock, Thai basil. High acid, med + alc. weighty and nervy at the same time. — 7 years ago

Joyce Lin

8.9

Almost perfumery on the nose with red rose, Violet, yellower flower bouquet when first opened. Red cherry, licorice, med+ body with touch of plum, prune and raisiny finish, mineral and dusty. Med to med +acidity, med to med-tannin. Could pair well with spicy fragrant Chinese spicy food, tomato mozzarella cheese with basil salad, Rose macaron, beets with orange and onion salad with aged balsamic vinegar. — 7 years ago

Sarah Wollett

9.5

Lemon preserves, basil, toast, almonds, brioche — 8 years ago

with Renate

Maxwell Hall

9.0

Sight: a little thinner, deep red
Smell: fresh herbs (basil, thyme), leather, raisin, vanilla, cured olives
Taste: medium tannin, a little acidity, sweet and fruit forward, cinnamon, subtly sweet , dark cherry, long tobacco, dried plum, long finish
Opinion: I really liked this Cab, seeing as I was just sipping it. I am sure it would be great with a meal, but maybe something a little lighter. The tannin and long tobacco/woody finish definitely make it a cab however as do the deeper dried fruits. Really nice cab for any occasion! — 8 years ago

Rivka Friedman

9.2

Phenomenal. Silky mouthfeel, almost velvety. Inky color, purple fruit and violets. Mint and Thai basil round it out. — 8 years ago

Kat Collins

9.0

Little bursts of creamy tangerine, slick pineapple, tingles of lime and a minerally zing on the finish. Very clean and crisp. The tangerine peel just goes on and on, lingering long after the initial zippy fruit. Intriguing! Great with Asian food...Wok Basil Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp in particular for me and sushi for my wife. I'm singing "I'm in heaven! Oh so heaven!" — 9 years ago

Michael Centanni

9.0

This Rosso is holding up very nicely for being 8 yrs old! Med ruby, basil tomato on nose, med acidity med + tannins alcohol med. nicely balanced with long finish! So glad we have another bottle to try! — 9 years ago

with Clare

Brian London

Owner 4Play Wines

9.0

2008 vintage... Beautiful showing this evening/saline, minerals, white fruits, great texture, nice blast of acidity on the finish to cleanse the palate... Great pairing with grilled Chilean sea bass served with a basil vinaigrette, roasted cauliflower, roasted Shishito peppers — 9 years ago

with Tanya

M

9.1

Herbaceous cherry and dark fruit with an elegantly classic oak finish. Served with bistecca (ribeye) al balsamico, sautéed broccolini and garlic, and sweet potato gnocchi in a basil and butter sauce. — 10 years ago

Elaina Arvizu

9.2

Rustic wine with a basil herb. — 10 years ago