Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2013 “Etichetta Bianca” pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with fascinating notes of ripe and desiccated fruits: black cherry, pomegranate, red flowers, roasted beef, cedar chest, alpine herbs and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. Ferrando’s Carema (both white and black labels) are never short on personality and always such a joy to share with others. Drink now through 2043.  — 7 days ago

Steve Medbery

9.2

Beautiful ruby color, luscious, smooth, medium light body, red berry and pomegranate with floral notes and spice. — 2 months ago

Ann Elizabeth Mekala

9.0

I loved this. A super interesting red and so full of life. A little apple a little cherry late tannins. Kind of wonderful!

(Paired with pork roast=yes) — 4 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.4

Medium light Ruby with wide garnet ruby rim. This is quite reserved , cool and mineral on the nose , some pine notes with herbal , red cherry , cranberry hints , black tea . On the palate this has more red fruits , raspberry , red cherry, sweet wild strawberry , along with black tea , thyme and rosemary . Wet slate tinged finish . High acidity and fine but gritty tannins . Long and really detailed . Very young but will age effortlessly for another 20 years , perhaps more . Very promising . At Vinous Icons NY , Pier 60 , Feb 2025 — 11 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Wow.

Nose: a mere hint of Brett. Blows off. Gorgeous pink roses. Intense.

Palate: perfect sweet cherry fruit. Still a bit grippy tannins. Luscious. Terrific.

Fass selections — 2 months ago

Miles Perry

9.2

A wonderful Primitivo — 4 months ago

Bruce Leboff

9.5

A lovely Brunello. Classic in style, nose and character. Lovely. Drinking well but could go for another decade ( or two!). — 2 months ago

with Michael and David

Steve Medbery

9.5

Awesome Sicilian white. Complex, very floral, beautiful deep gold color, medium body, notes of apricot and peach — a month ago

Jessica Williams

9.7

Cooking class with sommelier and Peter. Like a Zinfandel. — 2 months ago

Hannah Holthaus

9.4

Tasting notes of cherry and brown sugar with high tannins and a zippy finish. Really good if you’re looking for a bright, straightforward wine that can pair well with a lot — 8 months ago