Chance Miller

8.9

At Jamie & Ralph — 5 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.1

Clear, medium ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with pronounced primary and secondary aromas of cherries, hibiscus, and charred oak; on the palate, it's dry with medium acidity, medium tannins, high (but well integrated) alcohol, medium body, and pronounced primary flavors of stewed strawberries, black plums, and camphor with a long finish. This wine is balanced and complex. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. Nellie likes it, too. — 7 months ago

with Nellie

Michelle

8.9

Decent for restaurant wine. Had in the MDR on MSC Seashore. — 9 months ago

Esteferson Lisboa

9.6

Really nice wine
Cor: vermelho de média intensidade com lagrimas espessas.

Aromas: predominam os aromas de frutas negras blackberry, Mirtilo e amoras negras acompanhados dos aromas de pimentão, baunilha, tabacco, pimentão, e notas de violetas.

Paladar: corpo de médio pra mais, com sabor das frutas predominantes, confirmando os aromas encontrados no vinho. Taninos ainda jovems e bem presente com acidez se mostrando presente também, trazendo um bom equilíbrio e final persistente. — 5 years ago

Nic Anderson

9.2

Refreshing red, almost moscato like. I would not drink it with dinner, but a dessert or just plain old sipping wine would do. We had it with dark chocolate cake and it paired. — 6 years ago

Richard Peers

9.2

This is an exceptional Sauvignon Blanc. It is a cool climate wine, more similar to a Sancerre than a new world SB. It knocked my socks off. — 7 years ago

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.

Mark Mannebach

8.9

Black licorice, currant and earthy notes. 2012 vintage holding up well. — 6 months ago

Paul

9.5

This wine lives up to its name. Big, rich wine. Delightfully compliments and enhances food spices. Enjoyed with roasted duck with pomegranate and Turkish spice glaze. — 7 months ago

Andy Stabile

9.2

Very nice. Earthy. Soft tannins. — 8 months ago

Dave

9.2

5 years is a great spot for this. It's inky and clings to the glass. Blackberry, cherry, cocoa, mint, graphite. Decent structure, it punches above its weight class. I'd do it again, especially with tri-tip.
Listening to The Pixies. — 9 months ago

Artem Murugov

9.1

Serious and solid barrel Chardonnay. Aroma: ripe apples, vanilla, butter, toast, hay, lightly citrus. Long aftertaste: oak and smoky notes. Soft oak tannins are present.
Very nice. — 5 years ago

Janet Coleman

9.0

2012 vintage is the perfect Cab- lush with a spicy fruit - really like this — 7 years ago

Kelli Hogan

9.5

Sparkling, cloudy natural wine, slightly tangy, apricot notes. Very effervescent.🥂 — 8 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Casa Madero – Cabernet Sauvignon / 2021
Valle de Parras – Coahuila, Mexico 🇲🇽

Overview
Casa Madero, founded in 1597, is officially recognized as the oldest winery in the Americas. This bottling is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the high-altitude vineyards (about 1,500m/5,000 ft) of Valle de Parras in northern Mexico. The unique terroir offers warm days, cool nights, and excellent diurnal variation, giving structure and freshness to the fruit.

Aromas & Flavors
Vibrant red and black fruit lead the way, ripe cherries, cassis, and blackberry, layered with subtle notes of vanilla, baking spices, and a touch of green bell pepper that reflects the grape’s varietal character.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with persistent tannins that are firm yet approachable. The structure carries the wine steadily, offering depth and a lingering, elegant finish without overbearing weight.

Food Pairings
Perfect with grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked barbacoa tacos, or roasted lamb with rosemary. It also works beautifully with aged cheeses like Manchego or Cotija, highlighting the wine’s balance of fruit and tannin.

Verdict
A deliciously polished Cabernet from one of the New World’s oldest and most storied wineries. Casa Madero captures both history and modern winemaking finesse, resulting in a wine that’s as educational as it is enjoyable.

Did You Know?
Casa Madero was founded by decree of King Philip II of Spain, making it the first winery in the entire Americas. Their manuscripts, still kept in archives, are so central to their history that excerpts appear on the label itself. — 7 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Ok but hoped for more — 8 months ago

🔱®️

8.9

Light and fruity — 4 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

The 2016 vintage in Toscano created wines that are right up my alley and this bottle from Chianti Classico by Casa Emma was no exception. Abundant cherries, dried herbs, black tea, and dusty earth. So fresh and energetic! At this stage, the wine is quite tannic…super duper dry, and the finish is as long as the day. Obviously best with food but not necessary given the abundant character and generosity. What a beautiful Chianti Classico and a just a gorgeous wine in general. QPR is out of this world. — 5 years ago

Mark Seeber

9.0

Leather, spice and dark plums. Bring me a coffee rubbed grilled ribeye. — 8 years ago

Nadia Haro

8.9

Had the 2014. Minerals, salty and white pepper overtones. An interesting wine. — 8 years ago