Ceccherini Cristiano

9.4

Such a hard wine to get hold of this was
Not necessarily expensive, but it has such a long story behind that i can't even start
If you know Elisabetta Foradori this guy, mr Zierock, was her first husband and probably not a well mannered either
He was a strong biodynamic Steiner believer for my understanding and i truly thought this wine was going to be just off for some silly reason
On the other hand i find still a crisp fruit, there definitely been skin contact, such a chalky mineral that emphasises the ginger, the smokiness, the honeycomb and the very long after taste
Better when room temperature
I just cant believe that the legend of the Alps mountains has actually delivered so well
Just hope we could all think twice before putting anything else than fermented grape juice into winemaking
A very special bottle i had been holding on for such a long time..a real treasure..exciting emotion!! — 4 years ago

Lee Lightfoot

9.6

Unreal length. Extraordinary impressive legend of a wine. Essence of roussanne. — 6 years ago

with Ben

Sharon B

9.2

There is a legend behind this grape that after successfully defeating the City of Troy with his Trojan horse, Diomedes is said to have travelled to northern Puglia, where he founded the City of Troia, planting the vine cuttings he brought with him. It’s a delicious wine bursting with dark cherry flavor with a nice long finish. Another nice grape from Italy that I am enjoying! — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

On the nose; macerated lemon & golden apple, just a whiff of apple cider, overripe pineapple, lemon custard, the citrus flesh in marmalade, lime pith with some flesh, sea spray, chalkiness, yeast, yellow lilies, citrus blooms and white spring flowers.

The body is full & rich. Acidity is sharpe & crisp. Macerated lemon & golden apple, just a whiff of apple cider, a little bit of sour green apple, overripe pineapple, lemon custard, the citrus flesh in marmalade, lime pith with some flesh, sea shells, chalkiness, round grey volcanic minerals, yeasty, doughy, bread, yellow lilies, citrus blooms and white spring flowers. The long finish is rich and is excellently executed.

Photos of; Dom Perignon-Moët & Chandon, the statue of the lengendary Dom Perignon who was given credit for inventing Champagne, but that’s just an Urban Legend, cellar shot of a large cask and aging Champagne bottles and one of their beautiful vineyards. @Delta Sky Lounge ATL — 7 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

On the lawn for Tanglewood this evening, Film Night with Andris Nelsons & John Williams, mostly playing scores from JW scored films, Dracula, E.T., Indiana Jones, Close Encounters, Harry Potter and of course Star Wars!
Love this PG rosé, 2015 is the vintage for this producer! — 8 years ago

Anna Savino

9.3

In honor of the start of #dolcetto #harvest here in #langhe amazing for being 2010.. so young, smooth but structured.. this is his current release haha a legend! — 9 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.3

This quality and personality are normally found in Premier Cru and only the lack of extrapower doesn't allow me to compare it to a Grand Cru.
It's pure pleasure for your mouth.
Cola, mineral, persistence and intensity.
She is a legend. — 4 years ago

Brian Don

9.2

From the MI Bday tasting, #2 of 5. Very good. — 5 years ago

Adam Quarello

9.2

Fragrant, crisp and pure. The annual “fox-bride procession” celebrates an old legend of a mystical fox wedding with paper lanterns that mysteriously appeared on Niigata’s Mount Kirin. — 6 years ago

Robert Munroe

9.5

The OG Orin Swift Bottling. Just as the legend suggests, one of the best wines you’ll ever drink, at the best price. Unbelievable. — 7 years ago

Sonal Bhatia

8.9

Solid and respectable; Clos Rougeard always is. But the closure of the vineyard has created a legend that no real-world wine can live up to. Drink the wine, not the hype. — 7 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.0

Strega is an interesting Italian liqueur...better described below. I only sporadically enjoy it, but it's fun and tasty at each sip.

"Strega is an herbal, saffron-infused liqueur deeply tied to the secret world of witchcraft. Witches are said to convene in Benevento to perform rituals and honor Il Noce, the sacred walnut tree. (The lower part of the logo shows witches dancing with demons around Il Noce.) According to legend, Giuseppe Alberti, son of a grocer, saved a witch from falling out of a tree in the woods. In gratitude, she gave him the recipe for an elixir, which the Alberti family began selling in 1860, perhaps as a curative or restorative.

The liqueur's proprietary recipe is a mix of 70 herbs and spices which include Ceylon cinnamon, Florentine iris, Italian Apennine juniper, Samnite mint, fennel, and saffron. Saffron is the key to Strega's signature yellow color and it shares the spotlight with mint and juniper as the most pronounced flavors within the herbal mixture." — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.4

A group of guys decided to meet up at our Wine Storage facility and bust out some unique bottles! Scores and notes to follow!

I have two of these courtesy of the man, the myth, the legend, @Martin G Rivard . WOW. Out of the 15+ wines that were opened tonight, this was easily in the top half, if not near the top 5. Intoxicating nose. Cork was basically black. Blueberry compote and blackberry preserves on the nose. Vanilla and plum finish. Hands down the best mixed black wine I've tasted to date. Martin, THANK YOU! — 8 years ago

with Mark and Weston

Martinez

9.1

Classy 2017 Anjou Blanc by Loire legend Thibaud Boudignon crafted from 100% Chenin grown in grey schist and volcanic soils in Anjou (his centuries old cellar and most of this vineyards are located in Savennières). Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and aged in 300 and 750-liter barrels (30% new) for 15-18 months. Green apples, citrus, marked minerality, almost unnoticeable oak. Clean, precise, structured, marked minerality, great depth and length. This is Loire Valley Chenin at its finest — 5 years ago

Francois Thomas

9.0

Vin léger parfait avec la volaille
Offert par Sandrine — 5 years ago

Cody Short

9.5

6 hr decant. This is a legend in the making. I’m such a big fan of what Rob is doing with these wines. — 6 years ago

Lewis Chester

10

1979 Clos Du Mesnil. What do you do when you are confronted with a legendary wine? You hope it doesn’t disappoint. At Pages in Paris today, Tomo delighted us with this outstanding bottle. Medium golden hue. The nose was to die for: fresh, white flower, chalk and honeyed - alluring and forever changing in the glass while keeping its freshness. Hints of truffle wafted away within minutes. What seemed like an impossible dream of the ultimate Champagne remained intact. Fine but persistent bubbles, huge but balanced concentration with a refreshing, zesty acidity and a finish I can still taste an hour and a half after having drained the last few precious drops of this legend. Wow, wow, wow. Incredible. 100 points. Don’t be afraid to open now or in 20 years. — 7 years ago

James Leahy

10

Ethereal doesn’t do it justice. Found a six pack mixed within a case auction lot. Stuff of legend. What a treat. Bravo to the Bernstein’s! — 7 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

On the lawn for Tanglewood this evening, Film Night with Andris Nelsons & John Williams, mostly playing scores from JW scored films, Dracula, E.T., Indiana Jones, Close Encounters, Harry Potter and of course Star Wars!
It's been a while since we checked in on this bottle. Tonight the acidity had finally dropped out and left us with the gorgeous reminants of pure Sancerre, yellow peach, covered in limestone dust. F'n WOTN! — 8 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.7

Now that's a properly aged Barolo! The legend says that the 71 is Rinaldi sold to Barisone in a demijohn. Beautiful secondary savory cloves & forest notes. Still shows some bright red fruit too. Absolutely beautiful & thank you to the Rare Wine Co for unearthing these kinds of treasures. — 8 years ago