Alessandro di Camporeale

Kaid Sicilia Sauvignon 2024

9.2

I’m in a serious Sicilian groove right now and there’s no use in denying it. While there are a healthy amount of outstanding/astounding producers that hale from that region, get used to seeing the name Alessandro di Camporeale. It is they that have caused this phase of my current obsession, though I do not blame them exclusively. Today we tasted the Sauvignon (Blanc) from the estate, and it’s well-advised if you can find it. A pale, light shade of green to the eye, the swirl hints at a richer texture than you may be accustomed to from a Sauvignon Blanc. Elder flower is the first to touch the nose which is gracefully well-rounded with notes of ‘well-grounded’ passion fruit and limestone that is more alluring than in-the-face. As it breathes, everything blossoms onto the palate with remarkable balance and (again) allure. The finish is remarkably clean and uplifting. While not cheap (in that $25 -$35 range) the ‘Kaid’ Sauvignon from Alessandro di Camporeale just absolutely brings it. — 12 days ago

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Zenato

Delle Venezie Pinot Grigio 2015

Richard Hackathorn

9.0

With Karen & Phil at Bias Hale Koa — 9 years ago

Hale Mary

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Virgilio Ryan

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

9.0

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Jean Foillard

Beaujolais Villages Gamay 2018

Ely Cohn

9.2

Foillard seems to be most consistent year over year despite battles against hale, climate change, etc. 2018 is a straddle of fruity spiced cedar, rosemary, and thyme. — 5 years ago

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Judson Hale Winery

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2013

Buddy Wilson

9.9

This is an estate bottled Pinot Noir that is bursting with dark fruit flavor, a hint of baking spice coupled with vanilla, and complemented with earthy notes and firm, silky tannins. The finishes long warm and pleasant. Is Pinot Noir is incredibly versatile and goes with a wide array of fine dishes. — 8 years ago