Aaron Means

9.0

A different interpretation of Verdicchio. Very Burgundian with mouth feel and oak treatment. — 9 years ago

Cindy Lin

9.3

It has a masculine interpretation of Pinot Noir from Burgundy. Woody and oaky on the nose. Dusty with good fruit and acidity on the palette. — 9 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

Fans of Northern Rhone reds aught to dig this still youthful Santa Cruz interpretation. Cloves, black peppers, and smoky charcuterie notes are complemented by ripe red berries and positive acidity. Oak treatment is cleverly judged, allowing its sweet, grainy tannic structure to shine on the spicy finish. Drinkability and ageability combined. — 10 years ago

Mac Dixon

9.2

Absolutely delicious - unsuspecting due to aromatics of mosquito repellant. Slight minerality but absolutely delish....will drink again. Great interpretation of well done natural wine — 10 years ago

Collin Moody

9.2

Very cool. Richer barrel interpretation, but manages Balance with acid too. — 11 years ago

with Nelson

Mike Petonic

9.7

'07. Pretty great interpretation of a Rhone in Spain. — 11 years ago

with Veronica

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

2012 vintage. Bright and beautifully red berry scented, this elegant interpretation highlights roasted herbs and meaty additions. Medium-bodied, juicy and fresh, very dry and chalky with youthful tannins and positively tart fruit. Give it a few more years. — 12 years ago

Abraham Lukaczer

9.7

Couldn't be a better interpretation of this grape in America, so good — 12 years ago

with Joseph

Cosmin Pasnicu

Sommelier at Dixie

9.4

A fantastic wine for desert. I always associated busuioaca de Bohotin with a low end wine. This interpretation of it proves wrong. It was a wonderful wine with our cake. — 13 years ago

Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

9.4

2011 Barraco Zibibbo Sicilia IGT, only 13% alcohol, nose with aromatic herbs, a very dry interpretation of Zibibbo. — 13 years ago

Sergio Licea

9.2

Fresh blackberries, blueberries, dried oregano, dried thyme, graphite. Snapping rounded acidity/minimal smooth velvet tannin presence, juicy-silky texture, light-medium bodied, fruity-smoky finish. Highly aromatic, mineral driven, softer, more approachable interpretation of Dolcetto. Perfect weekday wine. — 9 years ago

J. Kim

9.3

Minerally Riesling aromas, slightly lactic. Thick California body but no artificial boost, internally not profound but likely hidden beneath the fat. Aromatic range is not wide but solid in the middle. Not long and resonant but immediately tactile. Masterly interpretation of 2014 vintage.
much improved on the third night, left open at room temperature, the surface aromas have evaporated and the mineral structure is evident, no sign of oxidation and strong foundation is very impressive. — 10 years ago

Marc On

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

9.3

Great "other" interpretation of GV. Lean, focused with a noticeable oak component. Only the price is a problem imo. — 10 years ago

Steven Schoenfeld

9.2

I really like this wine. What a nice interpretation of what is normally a blending grape, just great! Yum (and that is a wine term 😀). — 11 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.1

Classic, old-fashioned leftbanker. Cedar, cigarbox, forestfloor, fading berries in the back. This Pauillac has always struck me as a modest, light-to-medium-bodied interpretation of the appellation. It's very good, though. — 11 years ago

Justin Smith

9.3

Unabashedly Californian: deep, dark fruit with hints of truffle and gun powder. People love to hate on cali CS, but this is great interpretation. — 11 years ago

James Wasson

9.1

What I've become affectionate w/ this grape. A Luscious, viscous, high acid interpretation from '09.
10-24 yrs luscious justice availed to those whom have patience. — 12 years ago

Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

9.4

Amazing interpretation of this Glera grape sparkling. By name and substance it's not a Prosecco, from calcareous soils on the Carso hills over Trieste. Dry, fresh, extremely long. Awesome wine! — 12 years ago

Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

9.5

Dry interpretation of Valpolicella blend, soft tannins, cherry and velvet at taste. €6,00 at the winery (!!) — 13 years ago

Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

9.1

2009 Sicilia Bianco IGT Another fine interpretation of Grillo white grape — 13 years ago

Francesco Federico

9.1

Suprimely elegant interpretation. — 9 years ago

Marc On

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

9.1

Lovely Rose Champagne from Moncuit. Bone-dry, nicely integrated acidity, fine bubbles. Very mineral driven, puristic interpretation. Oyster shell, wet stone and a strawberry component on the nose. No crowd pleaser in any way. — 9 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.1

Always terrific. Always Gamay and always shows the terroir of St. Joseph so well, where these vines are grown. Huge granitic nose, spice, mineral and and overall impression of rocks. Palate is so juicy on this darker interpretation of Gamay. Big, ripe, fiercely tannic, yet fresh deep and balanced. Terrific tannic bite full of granite and fruit. Great wine. — 10 years ago

Victor H Miesel

9.1

Very full bodied and complex with a French interpretation of the classic Malbec dominance. The French construction adds depth, complexity, finish and smooths or tempers the tendency of Malbec to be overly intense, but lacking in depth and complexity. A better "Malbec", in my view. — 10 years ago

Daniel Mahdavian

Consulting Somm-Daniel Mahdavian Ventures

9.5

The best interpretation of #saffron and #cardamom #liqueur to sip/drink after a nice meal or in a #cocktail. — 11 years ago

Bryant Bickel

8.9

I like the heavy weight interpretation of torrontes, someone had to, and Hobbs of course was up to the job. Great tropical fruit notes. — 11 years ago

Sean Trapani

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

8.9

(**) a richer interpretation of Glera yields lemon sponge cake with a frothy mousse — 11 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.6

I'm pretty blown away by this. Floral nose w/black pepper. Such a unique interpretation of Mourvedre, it has all of the best qualities of Bandol red & Rose wines. Really loving it. — 12 years ago

Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

9.1

Smart interpretation of a very popular grape, Schiava or Vernatsch. Transparent red color, wide sensations at taste of red fruits, salty acidity, and the long and funny to drink! — 13 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.1

A singularly delicious interpretation of Chardonnay. At once light and effusive with citrus-tinged flavors, this also had a serious side, showing mineral and subtle barrel tones. Very well balanced, ending with a gentle, tapering finish. — 13 years ago