Jody Wycech

9.2

Actually enjoyed this despite it being moscato. Wasn’t too sweet. Full bodied, apple. Would have again. — 3 years ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Ian Hamel

9.1

2022/5/10 with mushroom Demi-glacé omelette, etc. A well-balanced melange of citrus and pit fruit, stone, honey, and woody, lightly toasted spice. A touch of sweet and sour - flesh and acid backbone. This price for a Chalonnaise villages would have been a non-starter 10 or even 5 years ago, but here we are. Obviously it doesn’t have the depth or intensity, but very satisfying. — 4 years ago

Cathy Levy

9.6

Scrumptious! — 6 years ago

Helen Mikiver

9.7

Have 2017. Fruity, spicy and very pleasant to drink. Just a wine I like. — 6 years ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.3

Super rich and delicious example of tokubetsu sake, loaded with gluey umami mouthfeel and waves of cucumber and melon — 7 years ago

Kate Gwyn

10

Love it!! So smooth — 9 years ago

Antonio Galloni

Founder, Vinous

9.8

Stunning, as it has always been. A wonderful bottle. — 9 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

I suppose since this is Castello di Ama I shouldn’t be surprised it’s very good. Gobs of ripe fruit and freshness on the nose, with a nice crushed rock background. In the mouth, it’s dry, fresh as heck, and has good concentration and balance. Totally dry. Phenomenal with Chinese takeout on a warm evening. — 3 years ago

Paco Suro

8.9

Hard to follow an 09 Scallop Shelf. Bright. Fruity. A bit flabby in the middle. — 6 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.4

This vintage is actually a Cabernet Sauv-heavy blend and it was delicious! Definitely a highlight of the night. — 6 years ago

Neal Ferry

8.9

This was 3rd Place; I voted it #1; because it was Still version, non sparkling — 6 years ago

Lynnette Harmony

9.0

This is my favorite wine. — 7 years ago

DAL 9000

9.0

Soft upfront with mild dark fruit. But builds to a dry dry tannin middle that lingers with a pow of dryness. — 9 years ago

Tracy Hall

8.9

When in Rome (as they say) 75% Cab Franc, 25% Merlot. This needs air or you'll think it uninspiring (was best the next day). Violets and slight French oak nose. Smooth, clean blue fruits with tannins up front fading at mid palate. Med/short finish. Solid wine. — 9 years ago

Jamie Lauder

9.2

2016 vintage.
80% Sangiovese, 13 % Merlot and 7% Malvasia Nera.
Dark, shiny red ruby in colour.
Red/black berries, cinnamon and pomegranate on the nose.
Bright acidity and the tannins are softening.
Dark cherries, leather, black flowers, walnuts and a light, herbal earthiness.
— 3 years ago

Tunc Akin

9.3

Fantastic bottle! Big body, black fruits, very dry, high acidity and long finish. Cheers! — 5 years ago

with Marco

Tom Garland

9.3

Last vintage from Bressler, grapes going to Anomaly vineyards now. Was on the customer list at the start for a few years and still have 01 and 02 (popped an 02 a year ago and it was great) in the cellar. Grabbed some 2014s at a great price. For Napa, Bressler was always worth seeking...premium valley floor fruit, Mia Klein winemaker, and under $100 release price.

1 hour decant (little sediment). A splended inky dark magenta color. On the nose: floral, sandlewood, black cherry and plum, cedar, vanilla marshmallows. Taste: Elegant and smooth, soft tannins with blackberry, blueberry, chocolate, with a spicy cedar medium plus finish....ready to go another 15 years. — 6 years ago

with Brenda

Kay Mills

9.0

ABC Liked, horse barny. Smooth — 7 years ago

Rashed Chowdhury

9.1

Amazing how much tannin this is packing. Considering this was one of the top 10 of top 100 wine spectator wines one year, it’s a little disappointing. Fun classic spice of a chianti classico, dark dried fruit, length is not quite there. — 8 years ago

Astraea Howard

9.0

V good. Smooth. Well balanced dryness. — 9 years ago