Bodega Amalia

Carlos Basso Signature Red Blend 2012

Tzippy Cohen

9.0

Mostly Malbec, cab sauv, Petit Verdot — 8 years ago

Poggio Basso

Chianti Classico Sangiovese

Ed Reynolds

9.0

Had a glass.... better than bottle I ordered or was I warmed up. Francoli — 10 years ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Syrah 1998

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.8

This wine in a few words, "rustic elegance". Definitely in the pretty side of the north Rhône. Pristinely ripe red fruits (red plum and pomegranate) are joined by a sprinkling of something darker and a little dried, morello cherry or black raspberry. Pretty red floral accents as well. This reveals its true identity with a basso profundo blast of beef stock meatiness, BBQ smoke, and cured Moroccan black olives. Earthy tilled soil, porcini, tobacco, and a light molasses-y sweetness from oak round this profound and complicated wine. The purity, length, and seamless texture here are astounding. Proof that the grandmaster abides and it tastes like more than 500 years of winemaking expertise. Ne plus ultra for the appellation assuredly and a great way to understand the heart of Syrah. Not backwards or shut down at all, but this has a very long life in front of it. — 11 years ago

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Alex Alan

That's "a few words"? Hahaha

Morgan Harris

@Alex Alan hah, I meant just the rustic elegance part, for the people who don't want to read my full tasting note drivel and would prefer a condensed version.

Morgan Harris

Also, huge thanks to @Benjamin Ohlstein for the generous pour!

Poggio Trevvalle

Rosso Montecucco

Simone Veronesi

9.0

Prezzo basso e tutto il resto alto!!!!!
Bello bello bello — 9 years ago

Gaja

Rossj - Bass Langhe Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Rich

9.1

Sell it for $48 a 6oz pour

This wine is produced from grapes grown in several estate-owned vineyards. The Rossj vineyard, planted in 1984, is named for Angelo Gaja's younger daughter Rossana (Rossj). Bass is Piedmontese for the Italian basso, meaning low, a name derived from the vineyard's position. Pheasants are featured on Rossj-Bass' label to commemorate the beautiful birds that inhabit the forests adjacent to GAJA's vineyards.

TASTE:

Considerable depth. Elegant body, definite character and good acidity; a fresh, lingering finish. — 10 years ago

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Lynfred Winery

Illinois Petite Sirah 2007

Alishia Odom

9.6

Beautiful inky color with blackberry, cassis and lots of spice on the nose. Tannins are still firm, weighty palate, well-integrated oak. Flavors same as aromas but add cedar. Great wine, Andres Basso and Lynfred team! — 12 years ago