Emily Biskup

9.0

Prancing through the Sardinian hills... even though not from Sardinia...Like the misted dew drops falling on the green grass in spring Bubbly and bright... flattened out. Wet and served at a perfect temperature. held up well to food. Like a Pinot noir. Sommelier loved mt etna wine.
— 8 years ago

Sarah Sampsel

9.3

I would never have tried this, but the excitable sommelier made a suggestion and — its really fantastic. — 9 years ago

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Kevin Clayton

9.2

Good value cab that delivers a lot for the price — 9 years ago

Jeff K

8.9

Better the second day. — 10 years ago

Emiliano Mei

9.8

#merlot #tocai #rosso #cabernetsauvignon #wine #vinatural #vinnatur #vintage 2013 from #veneto without added #sulphites is juicy and lovely sip! #winelover #sommelier #sommelierlife — 10 years ago

Elisabetta M.

9.6

Strepitoso #friulano #140mesi sui #lieviti 🍷❤️😍😍#iclivibrazan #zanussi #love #life #wine #wineword #winelover #winetasting #sommelier #sommelierlife — 10 years ago

Chris Missick

9.7

Sommelier Bates, you'll love this my friend! — 10 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

8.9

2012 Sawtooth Syrah, Snake River Valley, #Idahowine @sawtoothwinery this is a big, smoky Syrah and a bit more meaty than previous vintages. Aromas of smoke, blueberry and dark plum laced with espresso and toasted almond. Firm tannins and a vvety texture. Probably could benefit from 6 more months bottle age. #wine #sommelier #syrah #idaho #sawtooth — 11 years ago

Keith Favreau

9.8

Tried at Sons and Daughters. Fermented in cement. Master sommelier for Michael Mina. — 11 years ago

Anoush d'Orville

9.3

At dinner with al and Anna. Recommended by the sommelier — 12 years ago

Matthias Gassner

9.2

Smooth, soft tannins, needs some air otherwise too acidic — 8 years ago

Dana Thompson

8.9

Really nice Barbera recommended by the wannabe sommelier but educated waiter at Lago at the Bellagio. Very tobacco/blackberry with some slate added. Had it with a bunch of different Italian small plates that went from cheese selection to truffle risotto back to short ribs and accommodated all. I liked the finish more than the opening (OK no smartass comments by my friends) and agree with the pro's on this one. — 9 years ago

Christian Baeppler

9.0

2012 Sandhi Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir from one of the oldest plantings in the Santa Rita Hills (1971). Youthful, lovely fruit purity and freshness, highlighting the vineyards cool micro climate. This wine speaks the language of the vineyard. Old world wine style made in the New World. This will age gracefully, but already delicious! Only 600 x 6-Packs produced, partnership between Charles Banks (Ex-Screaming Eagle and Sommelier Rajat Parr, winemaker Sashi Moorman) available in Thailand through wine garage. — 9 years ago

Stephanie Williams

9.5

Very very good. We got this one from Tariq's sommelier friend, Brandon levold — 10 years ago

Phillip Udvadia

9.6

Suggested while dining at Barchetta, NYC. 2 acre lot in Italy, multiple varietals, sommelier worked there, thus the access. Nose was funky without overpowering the fruit. Went well with our whole roasted Black Sea bass and grilled octopus but would have also worked with venison or lamb chops. Was told the price was "two digits" but I have yet to see the bill. — 10 years ago

Tom Riley

9.0

After a great chat with the sommelier at the Slanted Door, we decided on this small production label. Balanced, complex, and flavorful. Paired well with an array of dishes. — 10 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.1

2012 Paradise Springs 'Melange' Red blend from Virginia #VAwine. Blend of Merlot, Cab Sauv & Petit Verdot. Explosive dark fruit aromas of black cherry, plum, cassis and black raspberry. Hints of earth and black pepper following through a seamless and long, plush finish. Quite velvety. #wine #sommelier — 11 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

@Vino50wines 2013 SHINDIG Vidal Blanc, Finger Lakes #flxwine. Bright & racy with white flower, green apple, pear and lemon peel. Loads of acid. Very #refreshing. The perfect #patio sipper. #wine #sommelier #summer #nywine
— 11 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.1

2006 Bodegas Hispanic + Suizas 'Bassus' blend of Bobal, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah from Utiel-Requena. Notes of toast, violets, clove, cinnamon and dried fig and plum. Elegant on the palate, it offers layers of spicy fruit and good depth. #wine #spain #sommelier #winelover — 11 years ago

Stuart Illing

9.0

Chardonnay from a wine tasting assembled by a master wine sommelier, vibrant fruity and acidicly struxtured to be fun from cold to room temperature! — 13 years ago

Jim Levantino

9.2

This Pinot Noir (the t in Pinot is silent) is delectable. A true shining star. The aromatic treat starts with strong notes of red, and screams 'drink the entire bottle buddy'. Succumbing to the temptation you will discover a blissful elegance as this masterpiece flows through your body. Invigorating your inner youth, enchanting your inner sommelier, and appeasing your inner drunkard with the 16.0% alcohol by volume. This reasonably priced bottle of happiness would truly be a delight on any occasion. Additionally the surgeon general declares consumption of such a magnificent beverage could be detrimental to the growth of a child, pregnant women be warned. — 9 years ago

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Ted Germosen

9.0

#itsaSicilianmessage #Christmaswine #MtEtna #NarelloMascalese #MtEtnaSicily #Graci 2013 the nose exudes warm violets, blackberries, coffee bean, cedar, citrus rind & charred earth. Nice & stinky. The palate is lean, a bit crisp & smoky, crushed violets, horse saddle, leather, savory herb, black cranberry and slightly bitter, dark and lasting finish. Still a baby! #sommlife #somm #sommelier #instawine #Sicilianwine #Italianwine #Sicily #wineofthenight
#MerryChristmas2015 — 9 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.5

2004 Chat Pape Clement Pessac-Leognan. I almost thought this was a Cali wine--intense extracted black fruit, almost raisinish. Whiffs of graphite, black Olive, herbal pepper dance on the long, velvet glove finish. #wine #bordeaux #sommelier #sommlife #winepimping — 10 years ago

Tom Riley

9.2

I can't believe I didn't rate this or write it up at the time. A suggestion from Rory Pugh, the sommelier at the Grand Del Mar (Fairmont) in San Diego. I forget if we were at Amaya or Addison. Regardless, this was a great suggestion by Mr. Pugh and an eye-opener. Went great with our entrees, which I'm sure were meat-centric. Had it again in Boston at Craigie on Main many months later. This is a terrific Bordeaux. — 10 years ago

Lisa Mui

9.3

Great recommendation from the sommelier at Bouchon Bistro. Will defin have to check out this winery next time I'm at Napa! — 10 years ago

Julia Parobek

9.6

We enjoyed this at Husk Nashville last night. It was recommended bc it pairs well with a wide variety of foods. The sommelier put it on the menu for this purpose & highly recommended their catfish, chicken or pork entrees to go with it. The flavors changed throughout the meal. At first it smelled earthy & musky. Acidic beginning with hints of fennel & a dark cherry. By the middle of our meal it strangely had an effervescent mouth feel & became more fruit forward. By the end it tasted strongly of strawberry jam. The reason I rated it so highly is bc it flowed through dinner so well! - this was the 2012 vintage — 10 years ago

Elisabetta M.

9.2

Valentini trebbiano d'abbruzzo2007 #valentini #trebbianodabbruzzo #2007 #winelover#winelover#winelover #wine #sommelierlife#sommelierlife#sommelierlife #sommelier #love #winelovers — 11 years ago

Jeff Hollinden

9.9

Suggested by the sommelier to go with my filet. A super Tuscan that rivals the big guns - Sassicaia, Orneillaia, or Ca' Marcanda. Delicious! — 11 years ago

Seth Truman

9.5

My personal sommelier from Total Wine recommended this. It's not Brown, but not far behind. — 11 years ago