Bruce Dunbar

8.9

Couldn’t resist opening one of the newly arrived 2016 Pajès from Roagna. It opens with an earthy/clay nose and is a translucent brick red in the glass. Hints of rose, cherry, cocoa and red berries mixed with sharp, drying tannins. High potential and glad to have a benchmark while I lay a few more of these and some Vecchi Vitis down for a while. — 4 years ago

Martinez

8.9

Blend of Tintilla and Tempranillo from the biodynamically farmed vineyard Calderín del Obispo within the Pago de Balbaína, close to the Atlantic Ocean. Fresh, juicy red fruit, lighter than other Tintilla-based wines from the region. Easy to drink — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Tony and his wife Herta purchased 30 acres of land in the Napa Valley with the magic ingredient - location. With a splash of Malbec added, aromas of dark berry fruit and cigar box spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and raspberry with cacao, licorice and herb notes. Fine tannins, nice acidity, good balance on long finish ending with fruit and cedar notes. Drinking well now! — 5 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.3

A premiere cru of Riesling kinda thing — 7 years ago

with Camille

Mark Flesher

9.5

This wine is in a GOOD spot right now. CT Average of about 93, and I'd say that this is about right. 93-95 as this one still has probably 7-8 years before it is pop and pour. Acidic at the opening, but the patience (which we didn't have) would have served us well. Cabernet power from the front. Blackberry preserves, hint of mint, white pepper, hint of clove, middle that goes a little bit herbal, but still very considerable black fruit. Finishes strong, with pepper, spice. I know the last 750 I have is in danger, and hopefully I can also lay off the mag for at least a couple of years. — 7 years ago

Junaid Mohiuddin

9.4

Classic Pinot. Soft on the tongue but full of flavor. — 8 years ago

Heriberto Silva

9.0

Medium high acidity crisp, wet stones lemon, green apple, valdeorras ( land of gold ) — 4 years ago

Mark Quezada

9.4

Beautiful wine! I’ve had other vintages of this wine in the past. I tasted this 2017 out of 1.5L. Felt quite feminine in nature. Medium plus acidity and a long finish. Red fruited, and earthy. Dried cranberries, and tarragon. Seemed like a kaleidoscope of aromas and flavors. Very happy to have tried this! — 4 years ago

Caryn Douglas

10

Excellent, would definitely have again. Slightly fruitier than your average dry Sauvignon. Purchased via Naked. — 5 years ago

Christy Frank

9.3

It’s a bit unusual in the land of Syrah. But this estate is home to a little patch of old vine Gamay which does very nice things in the bottle. The wine has the bright, vibrant red fruits typical of the Gamay grape. But on the finish, there’s a kick of black pepper more typical of the Rhone Valley. It makes for an appealing combination. It’s complex, a little geeky, and highly drinkable – a mix that we find pretty irresistible.
— 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

In 1964, while looking for additional land to expand his Tenuta dell’Ornellaia vineyard, Marchese Lodovico Antinori discovered & acquired property of Tenuta di Biserno near Bibbona. A blend of Merlot, Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot and Cab Franc & aged for 12 months in French oak, concentrated aromas of ripe currants and sweet spice. On the palate currant and black fruit flavors, elegant fine tannins with cacao and tobacco tones. Lingering ending with an earthy character. Very nice. Tasting Sample. — 7 years ago

Anneliese

9.0

Has that typical petrol nose. Little bit of frizzante going on. Oily mouth feel. Lemons,pine nut,pineapple and apricot — 8 years ago

Chris England

9.2

After the amazing 2010 I had to try the 09 @ £30! Owned by & next door to Cheval-Blanc on old Figeac land 👍 & it's a fab buy to drink now to next 5yrs

🍇 80% Merlot & 20% Cab F

🍷 Opaque deep ruby

👃 Dark plum, blackcurrant & dark cherry through rich smoked oak w/ crushed minerals & farmyard then choc cherry gateaux

👄 Med+ creamy body of ripe chewy black plums/cherries/berries w/ a warm cocoa & gravelly backbone

🎯 Med+ full fruity dark fruity creamy coating w/ a mineral & melted chocolate wallop — 8 years ago

Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.0

Very good US Chardonnay without the oak which ruins so many . Baked apples , citrus . A lovely finish. — 4 years ago

Edward

8.9

3018 vintage in 2021. Recommended by the wait staff in our Athens hotel. 60€. Sour cherry taste with a hint of spice. Very enjoyable while watching the sunset over the Parthenon. — 4 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Very much in the style of the Sandhi wines from Santa Barbara. Touch of flint, matchstick, lemon pie and cream. #oregon #chardonnay #eolaamityhills — 4 years ago

Austen Ito

9.1

Lemons, mineralogy, cider, green apples. Super floral on the nose and long finish. Some tannin and med plus acidity. If you’re tired of regular ries this is your boy. — 6 years ago

Lloyd Everard

8.9

Watching game seven of the National League Series with my family in Colorado. Wonderful wine. This is the 2014 Grenache Syrah blend. Tastes like a far more expensive wine. — 7 years ago

Georg Salzner

9.5

Great fruit forward Pinot noir — 8 years ago

Karen Wade

9.6

Naked Pinot Gris the best I've tried so good I finished the whole bottle to myself def buy again fab — 8 years ago