Luciano Silva

9.3

This wine was a gift from a friend and it is a nice surprise to me from Argentina. Known by the Malbec this Argentinian Cab blend (60% cab, 25% Malbec and 15% cab franc) has great notes of robusta coffee, tobacco and flower (hydrangea). In you chocolate and dark fruits. It’s higher alcohol level 14,5% ensures its long lasting flavour and a surprisingly round finish. — 6 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 — 8 years ago

Jeff Listino

9.7

Dinner in Montepulciano. — 8 years ago

with Greg and Blair

Nicola Massa

9.0

Bit of reduction, mostly in the mouth, obvious is a real natural one. Impressing texture and very rich and lively juice! Love it! — 8 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%. — 9 years ago

Mike Betts

9.5

Love the tannin:fruit:mushroom:barn blend - stinky in a really good way! — 9 years ago

Kyle Gross

9.1

Wow. Also, give Bocce in Mission a try. — 9 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 — 10 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 — 10 years ago

Christa Greer & John casey

9.7

Great wine but expensive. Only available in restaurants. — 12 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

This wine disappeared rather quickly tonight. 93 without batting an eye, maybe 94. This wine pours a translucent red / violet. Nose of mint and herbal cherry. Entry is MUCH more rounded than expected. Sweet cherry cola and acidity building in the mid palate. Finishes with some bing cherry sweetness, some herb, hint of tart, hint of oak tannin but not much. Good weight without being overpowering, and went with rigatoni pasta quite well. I think this one has another 5 years before it starts to head down the hill. Nice bottle. — 7 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 — 7 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. — 8 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. — 8 years ago

with Kyle

Christian Gray

9.2

Woodsy. Herbaceous. Makes me think of hunkering down on a late fall evening. Absolutely in love with this stuff. — 9 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.2

In a really good place right now. Rich and balanced, bramble fruit and some dried citrus peel, with a left bank Bordeaux profile. — 9 years ago

with Sean

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! — 9 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. — 10 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 — 12 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. — 7 years ago

Jason Phillips

9.1

Really nice. Smooth with good balance. Great nose with mild finish. Enjoyed at Gordon Ramsey’s Maze restaurant in London. — 7 years ago

Kyle Groombridge

9.1

Man, I really liked this. Vino Nobile is becoming my jam. This has a nose that screamed "forest," almost like crushed berries in underbrush. Herbs came to the forefront with air - basil and rosemary of all things. Silky texture, nice acid, flavors of red cherries, cedar, mushrooms, and a bit of potpourri in the background. This is a winner. — 8 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 — 8 years ago

HeroineB0B

9.0

Surprisingly good buy for under $10. — 8 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.8

Holy mother fucking shit I had no idea this is what chardonnay can do. The flavor stayed in my mouth on full volume for whole minutes at a time. I don't know what the hell is going on here but this shit is absolutely off the charts. — 9 years ago

Bill Kreitz

9.0

Clean and crisp everything you would expect in a classic Verdejo — 9 years ago

Thalia Varshay

9.4

Delicious! Brought two bottles back from Spain in May 2014. New french oak, smooth tannins and bright fruit — 9 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. — 10 years ago

Philip Patston

9.0

Really pretty good for the price. Decent fruit, enough backbone, does not have a "cheap" taste. Good in the price range, and the best alternative to lousy chianti if you want Italian. — 10 years ago

Tala Drzewiecki

Wine blogger Winelandia.com

9.1

I'm trapped in a rose garden! Send help — 12 years ago