San Romano

Bodegas y Viñedos Maurodos

Viña San Román Toro Tempranillo 2015

Poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service; no formal notes due to the setting. It has been a few years since I last enjoyed the 2015 and I am happy to report that it is now very much open for business. The fruit is on full display and the oak is much better integrated. The structure is still quite firm but I found everything to be in better balance than it was upon release. This is squarely and its drinking window and should remain that way through the remainder of this decade and likely, well beyond. Drink now through 2030+ — a month ago

Zach, Ely and 4 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

Current release. Still need much time in the bottle, but will show well in about a decade. — 12 days ago

Tom, Peter and 10 others liked this

Gaja

Sorì San Lorenzo Langhe Nebbiolo 2001

Yep. Magic — 7 days ago

Andrew, Jan and 3 others liked this

Williams Selyem

Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. 09.24.25. — 8 days ago

Shay, Ted and 7 others liked this

Romano Dal Forno

Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2002

Took a flyer buying this from Benchmark. Bottle was in perfect condition, but sadly past its peak. Nose was outstanding - huge - chocolate, spice box. Had lost any acidity to balance the huge fruit. And at 17%, it kicked our ass. Would love to try a slightly younger rendition. — 19 days ago

Dave, Joe and 5 others liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Guidalberto Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022

Silky smooth and very balanced but missing a bit of ompf and flavor. Maybe too young? Seems to be the point of a second wine though... — 18 days ago

Dave, Austin and 19 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Lovely delicate fruit balanced with some complexity. In a good drinking window. Paired well with grilled salmon for dinner — a month ago

Shay liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2021

Bright medium ruby , quite thin violet rim . Quite discreet and fine, reserved on the nose . Red cherry , cassis , mineral tinged blackberry, after a while pomegranate. On the palate this is very detailed and precise , great freshness and with more red fruit, cherry , red plum , blackberry , wet slate , saline oyster shell with very fine tannins . Long mineral finish . Very young obviously but incredibly elegant and fresh . Will need time , this closed up quite a lot after time in the decanter . Better in 10 -15 years , will last well a further 10-15 . Incredibly promising . — 9 days ago

Tom, Vino and 16 others liked this
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Romano Dal Forno

Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore Corvina Blend 2018

One of those surprisingly good wines. — 14 days ago

Tom, Rob and 5 others liked this

Mastrojanni (Poderi Loreto e San Pio)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019

Fantastic. A southeast brunello. Immediately dark cherry, touches of plums, spice, and the acidity and tannins integrated well. As it decanted, the tannins soften drastically with the acidity slightly overpowering, but nevertheless, the fruit stayed and lingered til the end. — 10 days ago