Edo Wachters

9.2

The Tenuta di Castellaro - Nero Ossidiana originates from a very beautiful spot in the world - the island of Lipari, one of the seven Aeolian Islands, near Sicily. This is a warm wine, full of red fruits, cherry, cassis, blackberry and some spice. Made of a blend of 60% Corinto, 25% Nero D’Avola, and 15% local grapes. It is very smooth and velvety, with a long after taste, as the slowly setting sun leaving a purple orange shine over the gentle waves. — 5 years ago

Chris McClellan

9.3

Amazing champagne with great age. Gold in color, dried apricots, honey, nutty and slight brioche. Acid carries all the way thru...bday celebration! Outside on the slopes paired with cheese...great setting.. — 7 years ago

with Gregory

Julia Geisler

8.9

Summer cocktail disguised as a wine. This is actually made with Riesling and I was surprised how much I enjoyed this. Very fruit but not too sweet to consider it a dessert wine.
The setting was idyllic: sitting on the winery’s porch with a summer breeze with the mountains in the distance. I brought a bottle back for the office to try so it’ll be interesting to see if this still holds up without the countryside surroundings. — 8 years ago

Nick Slocum

9.1

Gary V wine club

Had in BI with seafood. Very good. Disclaimwe: Physical setting could have influenced resting. — 8 years ago

Shelley Hall

9.5

Eating life changing chicken, with Rod, Pam, Joe and Claudia- crazy good Brunello at an amazing setting — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

It's the hottest it's been here in a very long time. Way hotter...setting a new record high. So, this tastes especially good tonight. The lean fruits of; strawberries, cherries, black cherry, black raspberries and tangerine are unmistakably wonderful. The edgy powdery chalkiness that cuts across the fruit I really appreciate. It's near perfect. Nice edgy volcanic minerals, baguette, great acidity and beautiful finish. It remains our go to NV Rosé Champagne. Out of 375ml — 9 years ago

Adam Kincaid

8.9

This wine is more about the setting it compliments than the flavors it resembles. A fire pit on a crisp autumn night with friends - hits the spot.

If flavor is more your style, orange peel and tart red berries. I paired it with s’mores and a flannel shirt. — 6 years ago

with Jillian

Ben LaBolt

8.9

Medium bodied chard from a pretty vineyard with a fireplace, nice setting for a mildly foggy day. — 7 years ago

with Leo

Ron from VA

9.0

After my bar-setting 2016 experience, this “classic” vintage offering didn’t disappoint. While it wasn’t the shooting star that ‘16 elevated to, the ‘12 had all the varietal mojo but with a little less juiciness going on. Solid structure and balance - that’s the hallmark here. Yes, 4 yrs of additional bottle aging to consider. I’m not trying to find a winner, rather I was delighted by consistency! What I was surprised to find: DAY 2 😳 —-> a wonderful rounding and depth evolved. So, I will be picking up another since my source has several. My pond is a secret ;) — 7 years ago

Jay Eagan

9.3

Beautiful wines in a beautiful setting in Priorat. — 8 years ago

with Kristine

Norman

9.4

Great aromatics enjoyed because I finally found a restaurant with nice glasses. Fun night with the wife and kids. Went overboard but everything was excellent. The wine took advantage of the setting and outperformed as well. Better to be lucky.... — 8 years ago

Evan Bienstock

9.3

Best. Wife. Ever. Setting up this spread after a long week with a beautiful 2010 Barolo. The nose is all Barolo -- earth and dark berries. It lingers on the palate and has a tremendous finish. Barolo is the king 👑 — 9 years ago

Adam Greenberg

9.0

Beautiful Cabernet , in a beautiful setting on the vineyard. Well balanced — 10 years ago

with Tim and Matt

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale yellow with pleasing aromas of citrus and sweet peaches. One of the few barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc's which adds a wonderful toasty oak flavor setting this wine apart from the rest. Complex palate of flavors, fresh fruit, lemons, grapefruit, peaches, Asian pears and baked apple with tea and spicy acidity. Slight herb notes with a smooth and creamy well balanced finish ending with a gentle sweet character. A Fav! — 6 years ago

Nic Anderson

9.2

We really liked this cab. Perfect setting with NY Strip Steaks and Sweet Potatoes. Full of cherry and blackberry. — 7 years ago

Philippe Dupuis

8.9

Mineral component and cassis coming through and setting table for woody and earthy aromas. Mouth offers density and polished tanins. Good length with fruit echoing in retro. — 7 years ago

Severn G

9.3

Love this bottle, a killer value, can be found in a retail setting for under $30. Please see my prior notes.

The palate on this bottle is a little more chalky (limestone) than I remember, this is a good thing! Last time we had this wine it was in the winery cellar in Ludes. I miss and don't miss those stairs into their very deep cellar.

I really can't wait to go back to France, we loved Burgundy, but the Champagne region is equally full of amazing producers, big and small. — 8 years ago

AgeyFixey

9.1

Love this Luberon red blend. Rich and even earthy, cherry, plum. Great setting at the vineyard with a view of Bonnieux. There was even a Roman bridge around the corner. — 8 years ago

Jim Restrepo

8.9

Can’t go wrong with Russian River Valley.
Paired well with Salmon. Nice price point, so more affordable in restaurant setting — 9 years ago

Connor Clark-Lindh

9.0

Excellent well rounded wine. Perfect for a casual setting and wide range of pallets. — 10 years ago