Mike Anderson

Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines

9.5

Paloma is definitely a benchmark for Napa Merlot and this '07 was a ringing endorsement of that. Rich black fruit, plenty of smooth tannins hanging around and it kicked ass with the deep fried ham we were cooking up. — 11 years ago

Jeff Burrows

9.4

this wine wants food! exceptional w/ Dirty & Rowdy approved fried chicken. yum! — 12 years ago

Michele Smith

Sommelier/Wine Director Brooklyn Fare

9.9

Fino like in character but completely fresh. So salty! Great to drink with fried oysters, fried sardines, fried anything. — 13 years ago

Zachary Sussman

Wine writer PUNCH

9.3

I could sniff the empty bottle all night. Oloroso in bed with Netflix and a plate of fried chicken works wonders on a Thursday. — 11 years ago

Mike Kane

9.4

They're right, excellent with fried chicken. And 40% off during the brunch service. — 12 years ago

Todd Bostock

8.9

Making nice w fried rice. — 12 years ago

Danny Bristoll

8.9

Salty, high minerality, citrus, high acidity. Great w/ fried chicken. Cuts thru fat. — 13 years ago

Sarah O'Kelley

10

I agree w the salt & minerality calls on this beautiful wine. Also excellent w fried chicken! — 11 years ago

Mark Lindzy

9.3

A lovely Rioja blanco, mostly Viura with a touch of Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca. Raised in 25% new French oak 300L/600L barrels over the winter. Very fresh acidity and bright fruit. Perfect with fried pork cheek and pulpo carpaccio. — 11 years ago

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Joe Printz

9.7

2007 Chateauneuf die Pape Beauvastel blanc this stunning wine started out with fresh apricot and fennel pollen. It evolved into honeysuckle, bees wax with a white pepper spice. We had it with home fried organic chicken and cream gravy finished with 25 year old sherry vinegar. The wine won. — 12 years ago