Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Luce della Vite Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2007

8.9

2007 vintage.
Given to me by one of my best friends.
He said go pick something from my fridge and take it home….OK

Developed cherry, leather, tobacco and herbal sage notes. Still holding astringency and acidity in balance,
— 6 days ago

with Alexandre

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Bob McDonald

@Jamie Lauder should be great. 2007 was a good year there from memory.

Jamie Lauder

Aged Brunello from a good vintage is magical.

Alexandre Pagliano

Wow great bottle ! I had a 2011 some time ago.

Domaine MIA

Les Plantenays Rully Chardonnay

9.5

Best QPR Bourgogne Chardonnay out there. On par with Meursault but with a drier finish. Oak, buttery palate with exotic fruits and citric nose. Hazelnut, lemon peel, dry pineapple, hay and “farm” scent at first, then vanilla, dates, and butter kick in. — 9 months ago

Bressler

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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. — 5 years ago

with Brenda

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Shay A

Sad to see this producer end its run. Haven’t had any older vintages, but I’ve enjoyed 2009-2013 the last few years. Love Mia Klein’s craft too.

Tom Garland

@Shay A Yep, sad to see these guys go, and Mia's Selene wines are terrific. Cheers!

Ziata

Mia Madre Red Blend 2017

Brady Sexton

9.4

Bold and mature. Love it. — a month ago

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Luce della Vite Toscana Sangiovese Merlot 2019

Joaquin Martinez

8.9

50/50 sangiovese grosso and merlot. Full bodied with dark fruit, some touches of coffee with bitterness and acidity but great structure with earthiness and great tannins with a long finish. Definitely something to try again. — 7 months ago

Luce

Della Vite Luce Super Tuscan Blend 2016

Jeffrey Woo

9.2

Dark ruby hue. Aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, licorice, and rubber. Medium-plus body, with medium-plus tannins and acidity. Lengthy finish. Complex and balanced. 55% Merlot and 45% Sangiovese. — 3 years ago