Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

Reminds me a bit of Beaujolais… it’s not quite carbonic but it has some bubbly fruit and a touch of pepper. Very friendly and interesting from a grape and region that people overlook too often. — 11 years ago

Josh Wibbenmeyer

8.9

A pretty tremendous effort. Dry, crisp acidity but super food friendly. Really enjoyable bottling — 12 years ago

Tracy Hall

10

Another hit out if the park! This is so sipping and food friendly. Perfect balance — 12 years ago

Trisha Tamayo

9.5

Declicious. Smooth on the palette. Hints of fruit notes on the back end. Amazing vineyard to visit in Napa, friendly staff! — 11 years ago

Brad Libertore

8.9

Medium body, food friendly, low acidity. — 11 years ago

Erin Rasmussen

9.4

Solid. Very friendly with lots of interest and complexity. Rich and plush. Always a favorite! — 12 years ago

Levi Pinsky

8.9

Really, really nice, esp at this price point. Light color, nice fruit, flowery nose, serious tannins. Very food friendly and flexible. A joy. Mellowed out on day 2, but I liked it more when it was sharper day 1.
— 13 years ago

Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

8.9

Deeply dark, velvety texture in medium bodied wine that delivered melted blue Slurpee, Bazooka Joe bubblegum, and lingonberry compote. Softly rich but balanced by friendly tartness and acidity. Paired exceptionally well with the flamiche aux poireaux (ham, leek and cheese quiche). — 11 years ago

Josh Young

9.3

Super good friendly Barbaresco — 11 years ago

Charles Baker

9.6

Silky, inky, food friendly stunning beautiful almond aroma — 12 years ago