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 — 6 years ago

Alok Sharma

9.0

Rich flavors of mocha, liquorice, vanilla & mulberry! Really loved this Cabernet Sauvignon- seems like the Gentleman of the wine is Kym Teusner, who crafted this! — 7 years ago

Margaret M

9.0

Had at 67 with bubbly ladies may 2017 — 8 years ago

Kimberly Anderson

8.9

Ladies night! Heavy cherry nose. Cranberry and licorice mid-palate. A little spice. Decent weekend night pour — 9 years ago

Kaitlin Gaska

9.0

It thrusts in my glass/Chunky boy on the moped/Ladies ride this stache🍷 — 9 years ago

with Derek and Anthony

Rich Dreher

9.3

Love having this true gentleman on our list at Saxon. A beautiful, wild, and rich red for a truly wild, but still beautiful holiday in NYC — 9 years ago

with Brad

Ellen Clifford

9.0

Hi yummy Cape blend! You are an excellent friend. Complex and ready to dissect your and/or their life. But also approachable and super cool. Ripe. Pepper. Blackberry jam. Smooth but real. I’d like these three ladies to be my pal. — 7 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.0

Well today it’s a day after being on set with gorgeous drag ladies and an insta-model so I’m making myself feel better with the bottom level of my favorite grocery store wine. I fucking love Ravenswood. So this is entry level...but it is more than most top level grocery wines in my opinion. Less than ten bucks and so light for a zin which makes me like it because I don’t love over-oaked or over-ripe zins. It is not nuanced but has berries--and cherries!-- and dried cranberry and a whiff of black pepper. And a hint of raisin. Damn I love Ravenswood. I need to investigate if they have a wine club—oh! And I found out another Cali winemaker I love (Bedrock) was started by the son of Joel Peterson aka Ravenswood. The wine rocks on. — 7 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.3

Another bottle opened for the Ladies, but poured myself a glass to make sure it wasn’t flawed. 😏. Outstanding Cali Syrah as always. — 7 years ago

Will Messer

9.1

Great bubbles, Veuve-like. Boddy ladies loved it. — 8 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

8.9

Barossa Fruit. Minty and green tannins but starting to soften on the finish already. Easy drinking. — 9 years ago

markus gould

9.7

ladies and gentlemen, this is how to do a perfectly balanced, huge wine!
what a sincere charakter, super focused, not bold or jammy at all.
70 year old carignan vineyard 600 meters above sea level. red and black shist soil.

one of my favs at berlin's raw fair - and quite appropriate for christmas gulp...
YES! — 9 years ago

with Marcel

Matt Sterr

9.0

Tastes like a CDR. Black pepper aplenty. — 9 years ago

Dean Rogers

8.9

At Ocean Prime with ladies from work! — 7 years ago

Eve Stanger

9.5

Served at Susan's, ladies loved it. — 7 years ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.3

Young yes but this is a terrific bottle of wine especially for the cost. Best in 5 years but full of fruit and not overoaked. Good job ladies. — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Takes its name from the free-spirited gentleman named Bruscone who lived in the woods of the Barbi Estate. Ruby with bright aromas of red berry fruits and wild flower notes. On the palate strawberry and cherry flavors, well balanced with avidity & fine tannins. Lingering finish ending with earthy tones. Nice value. — 8 years ago

Shawn R

9.0

Opened my eyes as I had written Jack off for years. Not bad at all. — 8 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.8

We can throw around the idea of a classical wine or producer, but there are precious few that are true classics. This is one. If lightly peppered red berries were made of liquid silk, that would be almost as smooth as the palate of this. Aromatically, this is a fresh summer bouquet of florals & herbs. Just a stunner & showstopper. Will go a bit longer, but in an excellent place to enjoy right now. @Matthew Bigby you are a gentleman & a scholar for sharing this. — 9 years ago

with Robert and Matthew

Steve Anderson

9.2

The ladies insisted on one more...nice on a cool night in the Desert. — 9 years ago