James Forsyth

8.9

Sangiovese made in a mid weight style that, perhaps because of the cool 2014 vintage, retains plenty of freshness. Less fruit, more floral. A pretty wine. — 8 years ago

Mason Balistreri

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

9.1

Shout out to Mexico for making some of the most tasty stuff in the world. This gem comes from 60+ year old vines of mysterious heritage. Vibrant and wild and wonderfully layered. #mexicanwine #naturalwine #bichi — 9 years ago

Scott Petrus

9.0

Ensconced in velvet. Violets were the predominant flavor. The wine had a great nose and initial flavor. There was something out of place in the finish. Tasted up opening and a hour later. Really improved with air but never overcame the minor flaw. — 9 years ago

with Kyle

"Odedi"

8.9

Beautiful ruby in color with a light ruby rim. Doesn't seem to show aging at all.

Fruity nose of blueberries, cherries, unripe plums, oak, vanilla, licorice, strawberries, spices, chocolates, smoke, peppermint, red candy, light vegetables, coffee, bell pepper, tobacco, earth, pencil lead, peppercorn and leather.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry and tart on the palate with strawberries, raspberries, oak, licorice, spices, earth, leather, almonds, cherries, spices, bell pepper, tobacco, beef jerky and peppercorn.

Long finish with firm tannins, black pepper and tart cherries.

This 9 year old Spanish red is still young and needs another 2 to 4 years in the bottle, but drinks well now.

Very nice by itself, with nice complexity. A great wine with food, with a nice mouthfeel and bright acidity.

Needs 3 hours to open up properly. Robert Parker gave it 94 points. I Don't know about that...

A blend of 30% Syrah, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume. — 10 years ago

Patti Gamboni

9.2

2009...100% Sangiovese, fossils in soil, 3yrs small casks, savory on nose, tannins are softening, slightly spicy. — 10 years ago

Ari Bendersky

9.2

Eating dinner at sepia in chicago. The wonderful Arthur Hon asked what I like to drink. I gave some thoughts and be surprised us with this spot-on perfect selection. Tart cherry with red plum, balanced tannins and a nice long finish — 11 years ago

John Schlechter

9.2

Smell and taste the terroir 1994 vintage numero 26 Amber in color unbelievable for 21 years old semillion oxidized an experience — 11 years ago

Christopher Wisner

Wine Manager, American Wine & Spirits

9.0

Balanced, nice fruit, young (too young) but opened up quickly after decanting. Would like another bottle to lay down and try in 5-7 years. — 13 years ago

Tala Drzewiecki

Wine blogger Winelandia.com

9.1

I'm trapped in a rose garden! Send help — 13 years ago

John J

9.1

Nose a bit funky like black olive, the syrah component to this wine really amped its complexity. A bit more brooding than full tempranillo crianza offerings, this has integrated notes of cedar and ripe red fruits, and that touch of earthy, savory, lightly pungent syrah in support.

Good complement to garlic toast, roasted peppers and grilled salchiccons. — 8 years ago

Jeff Listino

9.7

Dinner in Montepulciano. — 9 years ago

with Greg and Blair

HeroineB0B

9.0

Surprisingly good buy for under $10. — 9 years ago

Christian Gray

9.2

Woodsy. Herbaceous. Makes me think of hunkering down on a late fall evening. Absolutely in love with this stuff. — 10 years ago

Bill Kreitz

9.0

Clean and crisp everything you would expect in a classic Verdejo — 10 years ago

Matthew Beninati

9.2

Ok. This NEEDS air. The typical Sangiovese acid was string at first. The next day..... Wham.... The nose is like sweet, dusty cherries surrounded by shoe leather. Incredibly smooth in the palate, gleaming with strawberry notes. Felt more full bodied in the mouth after a day of air. — 10 years ago

Thalia Varshay

9.4

Delicious! Brought two bottles back from Spain in May 2014. New french oak, smooth tannins and bright fruit — 10 years ago

Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

9.2

Typical, in the best way. And a good price too. — 11 years ago

Katie Chapmon

9.6

Fermented in bourbon barrels. Beautiful labels. Great taste — 13 years ago

Christa Greer & John casey

9.7

Great wine but expensive. Only available in restaurants. — 13 years ago

Kari Kunath

9.0

At la cantinetta di rignana- restaurant looking out in vineyard- crazy drive- good with pasta and roasted meats- lots of fruit- a bit peppery — 13 years ago

David Shaw

9.1

Slightly cloudy red. Butter, black currant, licorice, vanilla in nose. Blackberry and licorice in mouth. Soft, tannins have done their job. Drink up and enjoy — 8 years ago

Kyle Doucet-Walter

9.4

Burgundian elegance and complexity in Grenache form. Highly drinkable now with extremely fine tannins and balanced acidity. Such a happy wine. — 9 years ago

Patrick Augustine

9.0

Wet clay, currants, grapefruit peel acidity in the finish. A bit young on the nose, chalky after. Not bad for a $9 bottle — 9 years ago

Joel Goyette

9.2

I wish this style was more common. Combines everything there is to love about fino sherry (salty, nutty, oxidative) in a lower alcohol package at 11.5%. — 10 years ago

Mike Betts

9.5

Love the tannin:fruit:mushroom:barn blend - stinky in a really good way! — 10 years ago

Kyle Gross

9.1

Wow. Also, give Bocce in Mission a try. — 10 years ago

Joel Wachbrit

9.3

A steal at $25. Still has many years left. Just a gorgeous expression of Grenache. More French in style. Great right out of the bottle but really started to shine after a couple of hours. Wish I had a case! — 10 years ago

Louie Christensen

9.6

Dense, rich and extravagantly dark. Brooding cherries, rich leather, and woody spices lay on strong, but velvety tannins. Amazing now, but will be perfect in another 5 years. I'll need a lot of self control to wait that long. — 11 years ago

Michael Leedy

8.9

Celebrating in Brooklyn — 11 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.0

Intriguing experimental white wine. Spain in origin with Portuguese and Spanish winemaking partnership. Mineral, almond, white blossoms and apple skin notes. Fresh on the palate ans sherry like in flavor without the bitterness from the flor of a Fino sherry. Tasted great the second evening matching the profile with a little more depth and freshness. #niepoort — 13 years ago