Franco Costa

Three Wine Company

Spinelli Vineyard Mataro 2015

Lovely old vine (128 years old) Mataro from Contra Costa County east of SF, rich redfruits, still well-structured, not overly extracted, just pure with a long, lingering finish, ideally needs more cellaring. — 7 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
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Marisa Cuomo

Ravello Bianco Costa d'Amalfi Falanghina Biancolella

Wonderful light and flavorful. Light golden color. Great with seafood. — 8 months ago

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. — 2 years ago

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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!
— 4 years ago

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Duemani

CiFRA Costa Toscana Cabernet Franc 2016

Full, with rich flavors n textures, classic cab franc aromas n spice in the finish! — 5 years ago

Bodegas Franco-Españolas

Bordón Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha

Low tannins, dark and red fruits, med acid some honey aromas. Ripe — 7 years ago

Cappellano

Otin Fiorin Piè Franco-Michet Barolo Nebbiolo 2006

2006 vintage. Medium ruby hue. Nose is off the charts - slight metallic, dark plum, roses and violets, sultana, coffee lift, licorice. With air, fennel and tangerine. On the palate, wow. Huge acidity, medium body, high tannin - softened with time in glass. Medium plus alcohol. Great length and complexity. Drink now until 2027. — 7 years ago

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Bodegas Franco-Españolas

Finca El Encinal Crianza Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2010

Great with olives. This is going to be great with lamb steaks too. Happy Easter week! — 10 years ago

Precedent

Evangelho Vineyard Zinfandel 2010

Nathan Kandler
10

First look, 2 months post bottling- suave vintage in co co — 11 years ago

Nino Franco

Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of citrus, apple, melon.
Dry. Flavors of lemon, lime, pear, honeydew, mineral. Very subtle.

Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 7 months ago

Terpin Franco (TERPIN)

Quinto Quarto Pinot Grigio Ramato

Effervescent, with a mineral flavor. Tart with just a small top note of leather. — 8 months ago

Marisa Cuomo

Furore Bianco Costa d'Amalfi Falanghina Biancolella

Terrific volcanic minerality with really nice balance. — 10 months ago

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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. — 3 years ago

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Terpin Franco (TERPIN)

Ribolla Gialla

Mineral, dry, slightly tannic — 7 years ago

Rovellotti

Costa del Salmino Ghemme Riserva Nebbiolo 2005

The inaugural bottle from Kogod's wine club. Setting the bar HIGH! — 8 years ago

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Rock Wall Wine Co.

Jesse's Vineyard Zinfandel 2012

Fresh and well balanced. The best of the lineup IMHO. — 9 years ago

Rosenblum Cellars

Heritage Clones Petite Sirah 2008

$17 very bold, slightly earthy but smooths strong fruit but not aweet — 10 years ago

Viñedos de Nieva

Pie Franco Blanco Rueda Verdejo 2022

Well done zippy thick Verdejo to stand up to Spanish seafood. 🇪🇸 — 7 months ago

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Sandlands

Contra Costa County Mataro 2019

Bold, fruity, weighty but not heavy — 8 months ago

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Poderi Luigi Einaudi

Costa Grimaldi Barolo Nebbiolo 1996

Stunning wine to celebrate our 27th anniversary, still plenty of structure and tannin to make things interesting with age and acid still to keep it fresh to the last drop. Dark rose, saddle leather, sort of a wild like red onion skin note and a bit of anise on the nose. Wine evolved and opened until the last drop, we chose to have it open in the glass rather than decant. If there is any more of this wine go find it!! — 8 months ago

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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 — 4 years ago

Gaja

Costa Russi Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2000

Strawberry, flower, mushrooms. Delicious. Young. I'd wait 5 years. — 7 years ago

John Osier
with John
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Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Carignane 2013

Impressive. Enjoyed with a homemade tomato basil prosciutto pizza. — 8 years ago

Meghan Rajala
with Meghan

Franco Fiorina

Barolo Nebbiolo 1997

Very good Nebbiolo from a strong producer and a good vintage. In very good shape plenty of fruit and acid. Should be good for another 5-7 years — 9 years ago