Amber Archer

9.0

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From what I understand after translation, this blend’s contents were produced between Riomaggiore and Volastra (of and around Cinque Terre). In my travels through Italy this past summer, I actually had the chance to visit Riomaggiore. In this seaside town of Cinque Terre, I learned that the wines produced there are very hardy. Not only are the majority of these Cinque Terre vineyards constructed into the side of the cliffs/mountains/hills (whatever you’d like to label them, they’re featured on the bottle), they are also mere meters from the sea in some cases. I remember one of the local ladies of one of the five seaside towns telling me of one vineyard (can’t remember which one, probablyyy had too much wine that day) that was only 60 meters away from the surf. With this info in mind, you know that salt water will be absorbed through the grape vines, influencing the grapes’ taste. This results in a very light, delicate brine. It almost reminds me of a sea urchin, and on a lighter note, Haruno’s seaweed salad. 😂 I really dig this wine. A very translucent gold, almost a straw. Definitely let this one warm up a tad, from drinking it completely chilled to room temp, it’s an amazing change. Definitely prefer it after some warmth has reached it. And can we talk about how amazing it is that this wine had the chance to come to the US from like 5,000 miles away where the populations probably don’t exceed a couple of thousand people—and a select few of those choosing to devote their entire lives to cultivating these grape vines? Cheers to finally getting off work 🍻#cinqueterre #manarola #riomaggiore #wine #winetasting #photooftheday #instagood #italy #blend #white #travel #love #bisson #rosenthalwines — 7 years ago

Chris Bensick

9.0

This has turned into an excellent fish wine. Oysters too! So sorry that Hardy no longer has these vines..... — 7 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.0

SILVER
Good effort from Hardy's — 8 years ago

Bobby Gilbane

9.2

Had the delicious privilege of introducing a dear friend to this wine. Changed his whole perspective on shit. "Wow...what is this again and where can I buy it?" @Hardy Wallace you've done it again. — 8 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.1

Once I stopped wanting this to be Muscadet (much lower acidity) or Ramato Pinot Gris (not nearly the tannin/phenolic structure) I really enjoyed this. It's a much quieter and more nuanced 'orange' wine, rewarding close attention and time taken. Lots of development over 3 days, and I'm curious where this is in another year or two. Thanks @Hardy Wallace ! — 9 years ago

Stuart Robinson

9.1

From a warm year, honeyed and full - a delight. — 9 years ago

Shallan Biddle

9.1

Gift from a client - lovely, full bodied red 🤗 — 7 years ago

Jeremy Pollard

8.9

Surprisingly enjoyable. Concentrated core of dark fruit. Good acid. — 7 years ago

with David

Scott Rowe

9.3

When an unexpected bottle shines it absolutely makes your day.
Pop and pour with a little time in a big glass and this Cab sings.
Dark fruits, dark chocolate, moreish tannins. — 7 years ago

with Jade and Adam

Canadian

9.9

A sure 10 with mussels — 8 years ago

Pete Hamill

9.3

1991 opened in 2017 - beautiful! — 8 years ago

Chris Bensick

9.2

Couldn't pass up writing on this one, which I think we tasted in the egg. Very well balanced, glad the oak is muted, dare I say a very un-California Chardonnay? Salmon, quiche, etc....I wish we had gobs more to open in years to come. Hardy, any library wines? — 9 years ago

Pedro Rusk

Wine Educator Kendall Jackson

9.1

Mike D would say this wine is "Real nice" aromatics touch of body nice acid balance. Hardy be proud of this one for being everything you nailed it — 9 years ago

Scott Kahn

9.0

Wonderful blend between Merlot and Cabernet franc. Floral notes on the nose and on the palette. Hardy wine that beckons a nice steak. — 7 years ago

Ely Cohn

8.9

Nice and relatively simple. Ruby brick with copper tinge around the edges. Aromas of strawberries, raspberries, and lavender. Soft texture with minerality and fresh fruit flavors. Love mostly everything from Hardy. — 7 years ago

romo

9.4

A furry Alsatian in a hot tub. @Hardy Wallace — 8 years ago

Nick Lucchinelli

8.9

Spicy and plummy. However it may have been premature to crack this one so soon... 2015 vintage — 8 years ago

Chad Bowman

Sales LDF Sales

9.5

L'Anglore from Cali?? @Hardy Wallace — 9 years ago

Alicia Cypress

9.4

There needs to be more of this in the world. Refined tropical fruits with bubbles and a dose of @Hardy Wallace's magical energy! — 9 years ago

with Carla and Berg

Drew DiMatteo

9.3

When I heard Levi Dalton interview @John Lockwood of @enfieldwineco there was the same excitement in his voice as @Hardy Wallace about discovering special vineyards. It was destiny that they'd make a wine together. Now I get to be the excited one. #PinotNoir #Mourvèdre #ChaloneAVA #MontereyCounty #AntleVineyard — 9 years ago