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9.2

Older bottles of Chianti are some of the wine world’s unknown treasures. Everyone is happy to age Brunello but you don’t see many people putting away Chianti in the cellar. And they’re missing out. If you can find old bottles you can sometimes get them for a song, as I did a bunch of these from @garagiste_wine. You want to talk about punching above your weight?!? These suckers are classy AF. Dark fruit with leather, a touch of graphite and earth. Great acidity still, decant and watch them shine. 1996 Terreno “Riserva” Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy. ⁣ — 4 years ago

President Obama

9.3

@maydan and it had a sour beer taste to it. — 5 years ago

Nick Murrieta

9.0

I’m lost in the majestic waves of the Albariño. An enthusiastic aroma of ocean air. Flowery Citrus on the front. Slight sourness on the edges as well and it’s pleasant. Maybe sour peaches. And the a crisp finish 👌🏼 — 6 years ago

Jade Erickson

9.0

Slightly buttery. Silky finish. — 6 years ago

Davenport Edwards

9.1

Just fine — 6 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of inky bubbly purple, with some ruby note. Nose of some oak, fresh grapes, spice, a bit cherry, quite average. Taste of raisin, fermented cabbage, oak, grape skins, a bit zest, and almost nonexistent tannins. Aftertaste of some more grape skins, a bit cocoa, and a bit earthy, definitely not a bold powerful Syrah. — 7 years ago

Bobbi Kipperman

9.0

A tad sweet but very enjoyable! Portland with Jesse and Kurt. — 8 years ago

Jessica Zaretzke

9.8

Deeeeeeelicious. 2012 fabulous!! Smooth finish, easy drinker doesn’t even need to breathe but the longer it did, the more velvety it became. Devine! — 4 years ago

Norman

9.1

The nose is wonderful in my view. Of course the wood is there but there is a lot of brown sugar in it fit me. It reads hot on the palate, viscous with a long finish. Not a full mouthfeel but you still want more. — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

My last bottle! From a hillside vineyard on an eastern slope on the second ridge from the Pacific Ocean. Deep Ruby with subtle aromas of red fruits and peppery spices, aging softened the aromas a bit. The palate shows raspberry and cherry with flavorful spices. Vivid acidity with super soft tannins with an earthy feel. Lingering finish with ripe oaky notes, minerality and earthy tones. Aged well, drink now! Very nice! — 6 years ago

Perrine M Ryan

10

An absolute dream. It smells like it wants to go to a campfire. — 6 years ago

Lars Miller

9.4

Peachy nose and quite fruity nose opening up to apricot and lemon notes. More lemon and peach than others, which usually have pineapple or pear. Delish! — 6 years ago

Devin Bostick

9.0

Wood clam some light jam ocean — 7 years ago

Maria Koehler

9.4

Tastes like the ocean — 4 years ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Tasted double-blind. The 2018 Lucien Crochet pours a very pale straw color. On the nose, almost imperceptible pyrazines. Instead, the smell of an ocean breeze with a touch of cheesy funk that I find rather attractive. On the palate, there is an undeniable freshness to this wine that is really compelling. Citrus fruits with white pepper. Medium-plus acid. Satisfying finish. Very good! — 5 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

Besides its acidity, this Sardinian wine is an especially good pair with seafood because it carries the smell of the ocean. Salinity bursts forth with citrus in tow, both on the nose and the palate. It’s a savory wine with loads of character, and it’s a Vermentino from Sardegna. That’s really all you need to know.
— 6 years ago

LM Segal

9.3

Just singing. And the song is “What SB, Will be...” Doris Day would’ve loved this. — 6 years ago

Karen Skertich

8.9

Very nice, relaxing drinking wine. No food required! — 7 years ago

Sam Zimman

9.2

Delightful clementine peel turmeric tonic. Master cleanse. Jumping in the ocean then taking a warm shower. Nom nom — 7 years ago