Solid Italian red, good day 1 and day 2. Will buy again. — 6 years ago
Fruit forward. Dark purple almost black. Not as dark as the ‘11 Riva di Levante. Blueberries, blackberries, jammy. Incredible mouth feel and soft tannins. Drank after 1 hour decant. — 7 years ago
$120 at Osteria Riva. Good value.
— 8 years ago
Riva Xmas do 2014 and Red wine at our wedding — 8 years ago
Crisp, dry, apple-y, and delicious. — 4 years ago
La Riva - “ Miraflores Baja “ — 6 years ago
The first bottle of Italian wine that I purchased. Fruity Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend. — 7 years ago
One of the treasures of Emília Romagna at Osteria Riva $150. Quite full and robust following the 2000 Marzieno Zerbina which preceded it $130, which blew Andy away - reminded him of ancient Hill of Grace - thinner, closer to the end of its life but much finer style, while the 2005 from the previous week ($120) can probably survive a few more years. — 7 years ago
Round tart no tannins great with chicken — 8 years ago
Big plush wine. Still very young. So smooth. Balanced for being so big — 5 years ago
Palomino grape. 10yrs. of solera aging.
Elegant, notes of maritime breeze. — 6 years ago
Concentrated cherry on the nose. The palate matches with added black pepper and a touch of earth, plus some chewy tannins. Perfect with veal loin in an asparagus sauce and/or beef cheek with mashed potatoes at Al Volt in Riva del Garda, Italy. — 6 years ago
Smooth but tannic Nebbiolo at Old Vines in Kennebunk, Maine — 7 years ago
This Chardonnay is oaked to what I hope is the maximum point. On the nose, a strong vanilla scent meets a Carmen Miranda hat of tropical fruit, like pineapple, mango and banana. The acidity is zippy yet the mouthfeel is creamy, thanks to 100% malolactic fermentation. Citrus lasts the longest on the finish, but it has to fight it out with the oak to do so. If you're in the mood for a good ol’ fashioned California Chardonnay, this is your bottle. — 7 years ago
Frohman and Rod — 8 years ago
Clay Bullwinkel
Richly textured, full bodied, earthy forest floor Oltrepo Pavese croatina blend. Hazelnuts, fava, sour cherries. — 4 years ago