Linda smith

8.9

Nice smooth dry reserva wine. Slight Smokey finish Italy. Pignettis. Paired with cheese bacon tray enjoyed it better after it was able to breathe Zacch ordered a case Retail $29.99 — 5 years ago

with Elizabeth and Zacch

Justin

9.6

Peppery funk. Delicious. — 7 years ago

with Erin

Lukasz Niedzielski

9.5

A bit reddish golden color; peach and apple on the move with hint red gooseberry; some tannins. Great surprise for Italian sparkling. — 7 years ago

Erik Nordman

9.0

First time trying the '15s and it's as great as always. This is definitely a decent amount more brawny and ripe than the '14s but still identifiable as a Lapierre wine. That said, I'm still not the biggest fan of most of these '15's so far, they are too hot and ripe and don't really fit the profile of what I want from most Beaujolais. This is still pretty good on its own merits though. Day 1 it was closed and not giving up very much but on this morning, Day 2, it's come around and opened up quite a bit. Ripe, juicy strawberry and raspberry red fruit, tart rhubarb, wild violet, smoky gravel minerality, with a nice briny, almost gamey salinity underscoring things a bit. Nice medium (+) acid, medium (-) body with a great, soft texture. Just a touch of fine, supple tannic grip. There a bit of brett and VA but they're in balance rather than being a faulty distraction; the VA helps give a little extra lift, if anything. Will try another bottle after some more time has passed because even though it's good now it honestly still needs to come together a bit more; it seemed almost still slightly bottle shocked when I first opened it yesterday. If you're opening one soon I'd recommend giving it a little air to let it unfurl. — 7 years ago

Por La Vida

8.9

Probably the best under $15 Tuscan I've had. Medium body, fresh cherry, a little herb. Some complexity and pleasant tannins to the finish which is rare for a Sangiovese at this price point. — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

All meat and Black olive. — 8 years ago

Mike Holzer

9.9

One of last bottles I bought in 2004 in Italy at winery. Absolutely gorgeous nose. Cherry, floral, Coca Cola. Still has lots of fruit smooth tannins and great length. Drinking window by professional stated through 2015. Has at least 5 years in my mind. — 8 years ago

with Sean-Patrick

Maiki Machiela

9.0

Finally found a bottle that will last Kim and I at least one night...yeah, it's a 1.5...details. Good stuff tho, and only $25 — 9 years ago

with Kim

Regina Simas

9.1

Very smooth
— 10 years ago

Rachel Kraft

9.0

Total Wine recommended this as a dry red for cooking. It’s pretty tasty. Tastes dry and also light. Good for drinking on its own. Good for summer. — 5 years ago

Gladys Xiques

9.4

Incredible. Holds up very well. Aged dark fruit. — 6 years ago

Philip Ginsberg

9.5

Some mineral but light. Super awesome. — 7 years ago

David Goldfinger

9.6

Well balanced and my fave of the '05's tasted tonight by hairs — 7 years ago

Michelle Berryman

9.1

Wonderful light red. Fruit forward and very drinkable, not sweet. — 8 years ago

Sandy Ha

10

raisin, apricot, aged 8 years. goes well with desserts and foie nigiri — 8 years ago

Nathan Trafford

9.0

Stinky! But very good — 8 years ago

Peter Isacksen

9.1

Lovely! Dark and rich. A terrific bottle of wine. — 8 years ago

B

10

1985 Sassicaia. Second red wine at Redd Wood lunch w A, S, and K. This wine was perfect. Epic. We could not believe how perfect this wine was drinking. Thoroughly enjoyed it- it was enjoyable the way truffles are- hard to describe, but pleasing to all relevant senses. — 9 years ago

Jennifer McPherson

9.0

Great base hit. Medium bodied, great color, dry but flavorful, with satisfying finish. — 10 years ago

Dick Schinkel

9.0

Tasting in the vinyard !!!!! — 10 years ago

Mike Mayer

9.1

Another wonderful Merlot. Mountain wines are known for beautiful dark color, intense aromatics and full bodied flavors. This Howell Mountain wine does not disappoint. Beautiful ruby red color and great aromas of blue fruit, cedar and a little earthiness. The tannins on this young wine are very apparent but seem to integrate nicely with the intense flavors of blueberries and baking spices while in your mouth. I am sure this wine will improve with age but it drinks very well today. — 6 years ago

with Lisa

Raun Kupiec

9.0

Bouquet of coffee, great complexity of berries and earth and tannins. Time for another case. — 7 years ago

with Barbara

Nate Miles

9.2

Open for business. Jeans and old comfy shirt set off by $400 shoes. Good stuff. — 7 years ago

Patrick Hu

9.2

Has come into its own over the past year or two. — 8 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.5

I like the best of the 1994's better than the 1995's or 1996's, and this old school claret is one of them. Wow- earth, cassis fruit and good lift on the long finish. — 8 years ago

Nick

9.8

Full bodied with just enough spice on the back end. — 8 years ago

Dave Wood

9.1

Really big full Pinot in a detonate Cali style. Lacks some acidity and clocks in at 14.5% so not a great food friendly wine but makes a great cocktail. Cheers. — 8 years ago

Marco Nistico

9.4

Excellent vino nobile! — 9 years ago

Emma Criswell

PR Manager, Maisons Marques & Domaines / Louis Roederer

9.5

Gorgeous dark chocolate and pepper with notes of raspberry. — 9 years ago

Julia Shteynberg

10

Full bodied and very berry — 10 years ago