Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Founded in 1974 by Giuseppe Castiglioni, and now managed and owned by Sebastiano Cossia Castiglionii. Blend of sangiovese, merlot and cabernet, from organic grapes, lovely nose of fruit, floral and spice. On the palate cherry and plum flavors with earthy herb notes, touch of spicy cacao. Fine tannins, good balance, medium finish ending with earthy character. Nice value. — 8 years ago

Melanie

9.0

Crowd-pleaser. Dark, yet easy drinking. — 9 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.0

Fading perhaps, but an elegant downside. The tar is subdued now and only apparent on the nose. The roses are everywhere and reflected even in the bricked color. The remaining fruit is high toned and elegant, with fig, olive, and bloody steak notes. Makes me think back to long lunches in a country Italian farm cafe. Nothing to do but eat, drink, and laugh. — 9 years ago

Maddalena de Zambiasi

9.2

Diretto questo vino, subito profumi di fruttini e bacche nere, prugna disidratata, spezia dolce / piccante.. il sorso è sincero di rusticita' composta quasi elegante , minerale di grafite e carbone..morbidezza glicerica e freschezza equilibrano il sorso mentre la trama tannica perfeziona la chiusura.
Filosofia, vini e ospitalità da provare!!!! — 9 years ago

Cecil Ramirez

9.1

2009 vintage. Bright garnet color. Cherry, bluberry, licorice, spice notes. Nice fruit, balanced oak, short finish. Great! — 10 years ago

Lorena Jordao

9.0

Very enjoyable. — 10 years ago

Steve Anderson

8.9

Not bad, but had higher expectations. Seemed just a bit flat. — 11 years ago

Eric Floyd

9.4

Herman Story: A voluptuous Syrah, soft around the edges. Smooth silky finish. — 12 years ago

Ben Harris

9.1

Great pinot from Santa Rita hills. I think a very good rep of their terroir. — 12 years ago

with Nelson

Bill Bender

9.3

Loner/John Sebastiano. — 12 years ago

Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

9.3

Holy crap — 8 years ago

Kierandecanted

9.3

John Sebastiano 🔥👌 — 8 years ago

Kenny Baldridge

9.3

Perennial favorite. — 9 years ago

Lauren Creaser

10

This is what I call a Chardonnay. Every chard should taste like this. Excellent acid, perfectly balanced and just straight delish. I would drink it every night if I could afford it! — 9 years ago

Jim Foulds

9.6

Dry. Lovely nose. Had at Drago Centro — 10 years ago

Bill Ward

9.4

A not toasty and high-octane but great fruit, tannins and finish. — 10 years ago

Rich Bernstein

9.2

Xeno vino. Really smooth w rt flavor. Ask Xeno abot px.! — 10 years ago

Arty Veee

9.5

One if my favorites if 2011. Smells of meats and having it with tri tip tonight. Truly a beautiful blend! — 11 years ago

Chris Zitzman

9.3

From a favorite estate in the heart of Chianti comes this simply gorgeous Tuscan table wine for the table. 90'ish % Sangiovese with a splash of Merlot just to round-out the edges, the 2010 (Sebastiano) "Cappone" Chianti Classico, simply put, is a slam dunk.

For the buck: you will find few better.
— 12 years ago

with Beth

Landon Donley

9.5

One of the best in California! — 12 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

8.9

Crisp. Full-bodied. Floral nose. Peaches & pears in the palette. Dry finish. — 8 years ago

Randmaster Flash

9.6

Dark and jammy — 8 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

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

9.2

Deep ruby color, pronounced primar aromas of ripe black fruits, secondary aromas of brown sugar, coffee and toffee. It has a fresh medium+ acidity, ripe soft tannins and high well integrated alcohol. Long finish. Can definitely age for 5-10 years. Truly #syrah the one way to recognize it's from #California is just a touch of sweetness and that alcohol, otherwise it would be very difficult to distinguish from any #worldclass #staritahills — 9 years ago

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Chris Goetz

8.9

Juicy and sweet. Goes down easy. Not too dry. — 9 years ago

with Keith

Mike Rushing

9.1

Fruit, earth, pepper, leather. — 10 years ago

Angela Costanzo

9.7

fruity and floral — 10 years ago

Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.2

Brewed with Italian Nerone rice and aged in Italian wine barrels — 10 years ago

Carrie Puchkoff

9.3

Ristorante Sebastiano & Stefano, Felizzano, Italy — 11 years ago

with Martin and Valerie

Joshua Blissett

9.4

See previous Jon Grant comment. Always delish, great expression. — 12 years ago

The Schwartz

9.2

First Sanguis Pinot — 12 years ago