Valentina Passalacqua

Valentina Passalacqua

Sovracchiaro Falanghina Bombino

N B
9.0

Adult stuff, label notwithstanding. Good, rustic natural. Plenty of sediment. — 5 years ago

Passalacqua Winery

Block 2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Really quite lovely. On the red-fruited spectrum. Oak resolved, soft tannins and a medium weight but lush palate. — 7 years ago

Jason, P and 6 others liked this

Fattoria La Valentina

Colline Pescaresi Bianco Pecorino

Really nice mineral and acidity. — 7 years ago

Mike and Cole liked this

Turley

Juvenile California Zinfandel 2015

15.5% alc.

I was happy with the past but really like the "new" direction of Turley since
@Tegan Passalacqua took over.
Not terribly complex but at $20 on the Mailing List this is the perfect "pizza/BBQ wine" and a fabulous QPR if I ever saw one....
— 7 years ago

Anthony, Daniel P. and 8 others liked this
Norman Gennaro

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My 5th grade teacher was Ms. Passalacqua :) Have you tried the Sandlands? He does that label still right?
Henrik Poulsen

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@Norman Gennaro Yes, Sandlands is Tegan's "baby".
I have limited experience with the wines but the few sips I've had I've enjoyed.

Sandlands

Sonoma County Trousseau 2014

A beautiful example of contrast & tension. Fleshy red berries are at the core surrounded by shimmering acidity and a light spiciness. That spice gently walks the line between an herbal or savory note on the back of the palate. This is on the light side of medium bodied, but possesses an almost creamy texture, yet another contrast. I usually love Trousseau with fish, but this was brilliant with bibimbap. @Tegan Passalacqua — 8 years ago

David, Shawn and 55 others liked this
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Bibimap???
Anthony Lombardi

Anthony Lombardi

@Ron R - I misspelled it before. Bibimbap is a Korean rice bowl with lots of tasty meat & veggies & Gochujang (spicy bean paste). All topped with a fried egg. The acid in this wine & the egg yolk are heaven together

Valentina Passalacqua

Rosa Terra Nero di Troia

Delicious with sushi, in Bari! Puglian wine- love the Nero. — 8 years ago

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2013

Listening to I ll drink to that podcast while drinking this @Tegan Passalacqua @Levi Dalton , thank you! — 9 years ago

Anthony, Marc and 1 other liked this

Sandlands

Grenache 2012

Of the earth, chewy, vigorous, dense. @Tegan Passalacqua is roaring! @Wolfgang Weber is meowing. — 9 years ago

Wolfgang, Anthony and 12 others liked this

Fattoria La Valentina

Linea Classica Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2015

Cranberry on the nose, wet stone, smoke, nice — 5 years ago

Fattoria La Valentina

Riserva Spelt Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2013

Delectable Wine
9.4

Inky-purple. Very deep smoky nose hints at blackberry, blueberry, flint and violet. Then refined and juicy, with smooth deep flavors of mineral-accented blueberry and aromatic herbs. Long, multilayered and extremely elegant finish boasts real depth and complexity. This is a knockout, really grand, Montepulciano wine. Very, very well done. (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, Jun 2017) — 7 years ago

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Passalacqua Winery

Abbe Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

Stored this for 4 years. A lot of discipline on my part not to drink sooner — 7 years ago

Liz McDonald
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Sandlands

Contra Costa County Carignane 2014

This wine should only come in magnum. A 750 ml is just a tease. Flowers and berries and minerals on the nose. Sleek and concentrated in the mouth, with the complexity growing the longer it is in the glass. Wish I had more than one bottle left. A kaleidoscope of flavors. And only 12.8% abv. One more bit of proof that Tegan Passalacqua knows what he is about. — 7 years ago

Anthony, jesus and 16 others liked this
David L

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@Tom Riley How many great years in it?
Tom Riley

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@David L 7-10 minimum. Could be much more.
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@Tom Riley Thanks, I'll wait a bit.

Valentina Andrei

Valais Petite Arvine 2014

Very nice Swiss wine by a Romanian wine maker. Surprisingly complex and pleasant, apparently with some oak exposure. Vanilla, Caramel, but mostly citrus flavors. Exciting new find for us! — 8 years ago

Alejandro liked this
Alejandro Rabinstein

Alejandro Rabinstein

Very interesting!!

Sandlands

California Mataro

Just damn... I should have opened this up a while ago. What a pleasure @Tegan Passalacqua — 8 years ago

Anthony, Sasha and 2 others liked this

Passalacqua Winery

TR Passalacqua Vineyard Block 18 & 19 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Right in the wheelhouse for the 2005 vintage. Jammy with a long smooth finish. At a BYOB place and had to share some with our waiter — 8 years ago

Kim Stanbro
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Kim and Jo liked this

Sandlands

Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah 2011

Rebecca Hopkins
9.1

Terrific first released thanks @Tegan Passalacqua — 9 years ago

Beau, Anthony and 5 others liked this

Passalacqua Winery

Passalacqua Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Drinking beautifully, softened but quite fresh and rich with dark fruit, spice and light herbal notes — 9 years ago

Libby S
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Passalacqua Winery

Saralee's Vineyard Chardonnay

It was from Quail Hill Vineyard. Fresh yet warm with a hint of buttery and berry finish — 5 years ago

Passalacqua Winery

Zinfandel 2015

Tasting pour — 7 years ago

Mike, Jim and 1 other liked this

Owl Ridge Wines

Passalacqua Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

What a surprise. Old gal was drinking beautifully and had tannins to boot. Cassis and more old world in style. — 7 years ago

Kyle Harvey
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Kyle, TheSkip and 4 others liked this
Ted Corvey

Ted Corvey

This was drinking really well. Smooth and savory all the way through the finish. Blueberry, raisins, and baking spice. Nicely balanced.
Kyle Harvey

Kyle Harvey

If I said I remembered much about this wine, I'd be lying
9.0

Passalacqua Winery

Saini Farms Sangiovese

This could be better if we give it a few more years. Potential!! — 7 years ago

Dave WismerJo Anne B
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Jo, Mike and 3 others liked this

Passalacqua Winery

TR Passalacqua Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Moderately opaque garnet hue. Classic nose of blackberry, cassis, and black cherry overlying vanilla from time in French oak. On the palate the tannins are soft and well integrated accompanied by medium acidity. Sourced from Passalaqua's estate vineyard in Dry Creek. Drinking well right now. — 7 years ago

Kelly Shikoh
with Kelly

Fattoria La Valentina

Bellovedere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Lovely refreshing wine. Good for a summer afternoon — 8 years ago

Sandlands

Amador County Syrah 2012

@Craig Lewis let us know when this is back in the warehouse! What perfect wine with spring pea and ricotta pasta... Thanks @Tegan Passalacqua as always. — 8 years ago

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Craig Lewis

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Did we miss happy hour at the Korn's?? Keep an eye out in May, patiently waiting myself...
Cured - Will And Coral Frischkorn

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Tried to save you a sip or three but Holden attacked in his sippy cup.

Sandlands

Blush Rosé Blend 2014

Nice mix of tart fruit and salinity. Good work @Tegan Passalacqua — 9 years ago

Fattoria La Valentina

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2012

This Trebbiano is good. Pairs nice with truffle cheese and Rosemary raisin crackers — 9 years ago