Darren Dittrich

9.5

Fantastic effort from a somewhat difficult vintage… bridges the style gap for most in our tasting crew (modern vs traditional). Needs 2+ hours of air or 4+ years in bottle, but everyone loved this one. 2nd bottle tasted from this vintage, both terrific. — 3 years ago

Ron R

9.1

We purchased a case from the winery. This is a subtle expression of chard. Bridges the divide between Napa opulence and steely burgs. Nice zippy nose, which presents grapefruits and white flowers. Palate displays lemon, with a wisp of sage. A hint of oak is also evident. Drink these now. — 6 years ago

with Anne-marie

Emily Kresie-Harrington

9.4

Vintage not indicated, front label fallen off. Bright pineapple, dried apricot, candied papaya, ginger, lots of white flowers, honeycomb. Very long finish, good concentration. Honestly a good imitation of Sauternes. — 8 years ago

Michael Goldstein

9.2

Rocky like Mount Blanc, minerals like the Adriatic, almost salty (which I love). Grips in your mouth like one of those annoying locks on the bridges over the Seine. Perfect with briny, sweet seafood. Spectacular — 8 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Dark fruits and cola on the nose. Blueberry, Blackberry and eucalyptus on the pallet. Good balance and great value. Pleasant. — 9 years ago

Paul Masson

9.5

Bessards-Meal (L09223, gold capsule). Getting meaty, but still forward with fresh violets and ripe black cherry and blackberry. Pungent rooibos and black pepper. Subdued oak bridges the spicy sweetness to the earthy, animal character. Deeply colored, youthful and vivacious, the tannins are starting to relax but promise a decade or two more of cellar potential. Paired with Tannhauser. — 9 years ago

Christie S

9.5

Light, bright red wine. Nice with red meat and chocolate. — 4 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

This Duriff (Petite Syrah) is actually produced in the Barossa Valley of Australia. Calabria is the name of family who founded the winery. A powerful and dense wine that is somewhat soft and subtle at the same time. Big aromas and flavors of blackberry, bakers chocolate and vanilla oak. Beautiful structure and depth. Firm grained tannins with a long warming finish. Solid. — 5 years ago

RJ Stefanski

9.1

This burly blend showcases how Portugal perfectly bridges the sensibilities between Old and New World. The nose may read as a bold vintage of Reserva Rioja, but the palate has more in common with the riper, denser reds from California or Washington. Baked red and black fruit with licorice, vanilla, and very fine grained tannins. Ageworthy and a perfect bottle to pair with a NY strip. $40 — 7 years ago

Ken Z

9.2

Drank 5/28/28. Thanks to all the Vets out there on this Memorial Day.

This is the Yakima Valley Cab. It came recommended from a friend who said it was more old world in style. I think it bridges the gap nicely. Initially I was concerned as this gave more spice and green bell peppers. This blows off after around 40 minutes, revealing layers of black and blue fruit, chocolate ganache, spice, and some green hints when poured from the bottle. Not an incredibly intense nose, but quite complex. Flavors of blueberry, plum, and black fruit are backed up by medium + tannins. Some earthy notes, with spice and a mix of black and blue fruit on the finish.

3.5/22/8/4/3.5 +60 = 91 pts — 8 years ago

Beth Schommer

9.3

CrEate at Crystal Bridges — 9 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.1

In Somm: Into the Bottle, Greg La Follette described his commitment to providing value with the quip "I am perfectly happy scraping by and roasting squirrels under bridges, as long as I can make really great wine." That sort of masochistic pursuit of value deserves to be pointed out. And at $20, this is indeed a value. The bouquet intertwines ripe black cherry, richly spiced potpourri, and loam. The nose follows through in a juicy style on the palate, but with a notable measure of balance. I bought a lot of this, so maybe Greg can roast a pig tonight. — 9 years ago

Celeste Janelle

10

One of my favorite Iowa wines. Medium to sweet red wine with bold flavor. — 10 years ago

Tim Watkins

9.2

Great wine paring bridges the pasta and the fish perfectly - mature - opens up nicely - great balance of sweet and spice — 4 years ago

Holly Morgan

9.3

Bridges the gap between Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Barberra. Dry but not dull. The 2010 was perfect in 2020. Not overly fruity. — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Sette Ponti or "seven bridges," refers to the 7 bridges crossing the Arno River on the road from Arezzo to Florence. Blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cab Sauv & 10% Petit Verdot, aged 18 months in new French oak. Went to a tasting, had ‘14 & ‘15 side by side. Very dark enticing red with concentrated aromas of dark fruits & earthy notes. Flavors of cherry & plum with tobacco and spice. Firm but approachable tannins, medium length ending with a bit of spice as the finish builds. Best to drink ‘14 now. Tasting Sample. — 7 years ago

Travis

8.9

Very interesting, very fruity and easy and soft drinking. Have to remember Durif — 8 years ago

Kate Hufnagel

9.7

Best in show — 8 years ago

Kate Hufnagel

10

Freakin faaaaaantastic! — 9 years ago

James Knoblich

9.3

Seven Bridges Resolution 2013. 90% Cab, 10% Merlot, Walla Walla Valley — 9 years ago