Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

My last 2011 bottle. The estate of Sette Ponti lies in the heart of the Chianti zone, 15 miles northwest of the city of Arezzo, past the village of San Giustino Valdarno. Crognolo, aged in French Allier barriques, deep red with red fruit aromas and sweet perfumed spice. On the palate raspberry and cherry flavors, gentle spice and soft tannins with great mouthfeel. Good balance, lingering finish ending with some oak and mineral tones. Aged well. — 7 years ago

David Hendrickson

8.9

Solid South American mountain juice. Good structure and texture. — 10 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.1

A lovely #TGIF Bubbly from @ironhorsevyds Strawberry color with a persistent bead of tiny bubbles and yeasty tart red fruit, dried rose and a hint of mineral aromas. On the palate it shows a moderately creamy mousse with intense cherry, raspberry blood orange flavors. 63% Pinot Noir 37% Chardonnay. 13.5% alcohol — 10 years ago

Evan Malik

9.5

04 vintage ...really special in the the zone terrific balance and laser precision — 10 years ago

Ted Raess

9.0

Rec. by Paul at Sonoma market. Delicious easy drinking perfect everyday wine. Not too fruity or tannic. — 10 years ago

Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

9.7

Dark fruit, roasted bell pepper, tobacco. In the zone. — 11 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

In the zone! — 8 years ago

with Daniel Khasidy

Toni K.

9.5

(Y) Orig $54; paid $37. First enjoyed with LJ & Lisa the day before I deployed to Afghanistan in July 2010. Good memories good wine. — 9 years ago

Tim O'Rourke

9.3

Right in its zone now. Tannins have melded seemlessly w/ tons of tobacco and funk. Even a bit fresher than another btl I had recently--maybe this one was reconditioned? Regardless, a delicious btl of Chinon! — 10 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Mouton Vertical Dinner. This was paired with the 1890 and everyone loved the aromatics of the 37 displaying cherry, cinnamon, mint, truffle, soy and Chinese 5 spice, developing a curry note at the end. Have had some great 37 Bordeaux and this was one of them. — 10 years ago

Col McBryde

Winemaker Some Young Punks Wines

9.4

In the zone. '10. — 10 years ago

Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

9.7

Wow!!! 37 years and you have such a fresh expression of a "vin doux naturelle" of great class and finesse. Awesome wine. — 11 years ago

Erin Kelly

9.1

Thanksgiving cometh, and there’s no more versatile wine at the Thanksgiving table than a fresh, savory, light-bodied red: precisely the reason we chose this wine for this newsletter. In the most northerly and coolest viticultural zone of the Loire valley, Pascal Janvier farms three acres devoted to the indigenous, pale-skinned Pineau d’Aunis. The results are stunning. Medium ruby in color with beautiful orange highlights, Janvier’s Cuvée du Rosier casts fresh aromas of pink peppercorns, cranberries, strawberries and spicy cinnamon. Focused and bright on the palate, the wine fuses tangy raspberry and earthy cranberry fruit with spicy suggestions of Szechuan peppercorns, cinnamon, smoky limestone minerals and an appetizing herbal note reminiscent of agave. Fresh, crunchy and vibrant, the wine grows with aeration and finishes long, tangy and stony. This wine stuns you first with its deliciousness, and then grows and adds complexity with each successive sip. Enjoy this now and over the coming three years with roast turkey and all the trimmings, fresh chèvres, roast duck and grilled or roasted vegetables. - L&E Review — 13 years ago

Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.5

The absolute best — 8 years ago

Bobby Gilbane

9.3

'90s Napa goodness. Just a delightful cab that's been in the zone for the last two years. Tremendous life ahead of this as well. — 8 years ago

James Cahill

9.4

David, both of these wines were right in their zone. — 10 years ago

Caleb Pietrafesa

9.1

I usually stay away from anything that isn't from France, but this makes leaving the comfort zone worth it. — 10 years ago

Daniel Fabiano

9.0

Funky taste to live up to the name, but very good. Wild berries up front and smooth finish. Very pleased. — 10 years ago

D Stone

9.1

Great for sharing with friends...opens well! — 11 years ago

with Maggie

Ryan Jackson

9.7

Full bode and slightly peppery — 12 years ago