Bloody Amateur

9.5

Not a “Bordeaux guy” but that may be because I don’t/can’t get my hands on the real stuff. This was pretty revelatory. More floral and delicate and sensuous than I could’ve imagined for a broad category our server called “cigar-box.” — 7 years ago

with Gaurav

Laura Dugas

9.3

This was staff pick at Bacon's in Hudson. Dry, in a good way. Very good. — 9 years ago

with Mr.

Xavi Nolla

9.3

Eternal wine. #rioja — 9 years ago

Hasib Nasirullah

9.3

Awesome after dinner with some Stilton, grapes, and crackers. — 10 years ago

Julie Baumgardner

10

Told the oenophobe boyfriend to grab a bottle of Primitivo. Not wanting to disappoint the oenophile girlfriend, he came home with this and I could tell from the second I opened it, it would have a beautiful spice and finish. Boy did it. Yum yum yum. We had it with a honey-glaze roast chicken and it was utterly seductive! — 10 years ago

David Monaghan

9.6

A real real treat — 12 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.6

The hype is real , endless finish — 7 years ago

David Mark

9.0

Crisp, refreshing, bubbly. Loved it. Perfect for a summer evening. — 9 years ago

Lia Termini

10

Bracing grapefruit pith acidity, great salinity, finish on tip of tongue in such a clean sprightly way. Quite delicious! — 9 years ago

Philip May

9.0

Lovely rich smokey and smooth. Majestic France — 10 years ago

Philippe Broom

9.3

Amazing, moscatel heaven — 10 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Piemonte all the way. Cherry and leather and herbs and grip. Surprisingly open and ready to go. — 11 years ago

Patrick Berry

9.0

p good n cheap — 12 years ago

James P Grover

8.9

Dark berries and a hint of orange peel, with a little graphite and stone. Medium acidity and tannins. Very good value, which is typical of the wines I’ve had from this producer. — 8 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.1

Big and brooding. Plum, currant, toasty oak, vanilla, and mocha notes. I have long been a big fan of the Medella Real Gran Reserva. Relatively easy to find. Great price. Always reliable. It’s one of those wines that will appeal to both the newly-initiated and experienced tasters. I also love that it’s so multifaceted. You can drink it alone or with a burger, and it has enough structure to pair with a steak. You won’t go wrong always having some of this on hand. — 8 years ago

Peter Mallon

9.3

Powerful, medium bodied Barolo, with lots of texture, exquisite notes of spice, dark fruit, and lively acidity. Delightful with pork loin, making for a memorable winter evening. — 9 years ago

Nick Elias

9.1

My first Freisa! Loving the Nebbiolo-like structure and body. — 10 years ago

Joel Roskind

9.5

Portland OR. Wonderful. Hi tannin underripe fruit lot of terroir — 10 years ago

with Susan

Brett Wittman

9.4

Completely wonderful. Top of its game, not going any longer. Wonderful sherry oxidative notes. Flora and light. — 11 years ago

Kenneth Janson

9.7

Excellent wine.powerfull. — 13 years ago