Costa D&

Luigi Baudana (G.D. Vajra)

Serralunga d' Alba Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

The 2020 “del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba” is a traditional blend of three MGAs from Serralunga: mostly younger vines from Baudana, Cerretta and now, some fruit from Costabella. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2020 pours a beautiful garnet with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with tart and ripe notes of Morello cherry, pomegranate, talcum powder, red roses, dry earth and old wood. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly savory. I took the opportunity to enjoy this alongside the “Baudana” and this didn’t have the same elegance but it’s a very complete and balanced Barolo. Drink now through 2040. — 7 months ago

Lyle, Scott@Mister and 11 others liked this

Department 66

D 66 Côtes Catalanes Grenache Blend 2009

Ming L
9.3

As one can expect for a Dave Phinney wine, this is rich and ripe, but it has so much more to offer at year 14. Blueberry, fig, tobacco, cracked pepper, dried mushroom, and slight hint of barnyard. On the palate it’s juicy yet soft and ultra smooth. The finish is long, candied, and earthy.
My 2nd and last bottle. At its peak.
— 2 years ago

Brent, Bob and 2 others liked this

Inconnu

Lalalu Contra Costa County Cabernet Franc 2019

Funky Cab Franc different compared to the traditional Loire Valley. Funky and different in all the best ways though. Refreshing and takes a slight chill well. — 4 years ago

Romain liked this

Domain d' Andezon

Côtes du Rhône Syrah 2017

a little acidic at first but it really opens up as you drink it. i like it more and more. — 5 years ago

Precedent

Evangelho Vineyard Zinfandel 2015

Very enjoyable. Almost to the tee what I would expect for an elegant Zin. Macerated fruit, warm spice, solid tannic structure. Love those old vines. Not overly jammy either. Would love to try an older vintage just to see how it would mature. Had it with plain old cheese, wafer crisps and grapes. Lovely — 7 years ago

James liked this

Renato Ratti

Ochetti Nebbiolo D' Alba 2014

Such a beautifully expressive & high toned Langhe, if only other Langhe's could give back so much at a young age. — 9 years ago

John liked this

Bellwether

A&D Vineyard Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2013

Michael Meagher MS
9.3

Crystalline minerality, crunchy and tart fruit (green apple, white peach, lime), searing acidity. World class Riesling. Keep it up New York! — 10 years ago

Michael and Chris liked this

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Carignane 2013

Impressive. Enjoyed with a homemade tomato basil prosciutto pizza. — 10 years ago

Meghan Rajala
with Meghan

Rock Wall Wine Co.

Jesse's Vineyard Zinfandel 2012

Fresh and well balanced. The best of the lineup IMHO. — 10 years ago

Dirty & Rowdy

Evangelho Vineyard Mourvedre 2017

Juicy carbonic-y zero tannin tart cherry. Admittedly fresh still. — 8 months ago

Shay, Steve and 6 others liked this

Three Wine Company

Old Vines Field Blend 2019

Big, rich, maybe just a little too ripe (as @Tom Casagrande pointed out in a note about an earlier vintage), but still a nice, solid, old vine field blend, Contra Costa County history!! — 2 years ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Severn, Bob and 1 other liked this

Three Wine Company

Contra Costa County Zinfandel 2019

Very fruity. Black cherry and blackberry aromas and some notes of cinnamon, then balanced fruit and baking spices that tingle the tongue and linger on. What Goes with That: Fall Sweets Class, pairing: pumpkin pie. — 3 years ago

Laura liked this

En Cavale

Contra Costa County Sauvignon Blanc

Natural Zinfandel recommended when I asked for something not as tart. Slightly mushroomy / peppery finish, very enjoyable. Purchased from Gemini Bottle Co — 5 years ago

Neyers

Evangelho Vineyard Carignan 2017

Clear deep red-violet Boysenberry on sight

Clean sandy berry aroma

Dry, med+ acidity, fine tannin, lighter side of medium body, red fruit and dark berry in the finish. Delicious now, could age. Needs a nice decant, great to watch evolve in glass too (air wakes up the tannins and elevates the red fruit notes)

Hooray and Keep up the good work 140+ yr old vines!
— 6 years ago

David and P liked this

Podere Rocche dei Manzoni

Big 'd Big Barolo Nebbiolo 2000

Drinking tonight 12/30/15. 05a great year. — 10 years ago

D. Ventura

Pena do Lobo Ribeira Sacra Mencía 2012

Great balance between white pepper and minerality. A little too light for bbq but great for 2+ glasses with a full moon out tonight. 2012 Ribiera Sacra - Pena do Lobo. Nevermind the thirsty monkey #riberasacra #redwine #red #spain — 10 years ago

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel

Excellent. In Butcher’s Cut on MSC — 8 months ago

Vigneti Massa

Costa del Vento Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2013

Citrus forward with notable viscosity in a way so many skin contact wines could only dream of. — 9 months ago

Michael liked this

Three Wine Company

Contra Costa County Petite Sirah 2017

Spiced jam with a hint of floral notes. Layered and hard to nail down the exact bouquet, but it’s delicious. — 2 years ago

LaShondra and Tom liked this

Tenuta di Ghizzano

Il Ghizzano Costa Toscana Sangiovese Blend

ライチの香り。
さっぱりみずみずしい。
— 5 years ago

Turley

Salvador Vineyard Zinfandel 2013

Really excellent zin. — 8 years ago

Eric, Mark and 1 other liked this

Bodega Fundada

Albariño D' Fefinanes Albariño 2015

Nice Albariño. Citrus and florals present. Great summer supper. Purchased at Keif & Co in NOLA — 8 years ago

Gaja

Costa Russi Langhe Nebbiolo 1982

Barbaresco at it noblest expression- long live Nebbiolo — 9 years ago

Daniel P. liked this

Marisa Cuomo

Ravello Bianco Costa d'Amalfi Falanghina Biancolella

Melon, white peach, grapefruit zest, white flowers, wet stone, med+ salinity, med+ body, med+ acid, high intensity, long finish. 13.5% — 10 years ago

D. Ventura

Viña do Burato Ribeira Sacra Mencía

NY Times top 20 under $20 — 10 years ago

Rosenblum Cellars

Heritage Clones Petite Sirah 2008

$17 very bold, slightly earthy but smooths strong fruit but not aweet — 11 years ago