Ben Tang

7.5

Laplace Madiran 100% tannat, 2022 vintage. High tannins, med+ body, med+ acidity. Tannins are really grippy, med grain. Bright, red fruits, hint of rubber on the back of the palate. not really much notable otherwise beyond the tannins. Was the most full bodied thing at Sauced. It's passable. — a month ago

Ben Tang

9.0

Nice spice to the nose. Oak on the front with cassia and red fruit, med+ acidity, high grippy tannins, full body blackcurrant on the back. Gravelly minerality but smooth. It's good, but I think I still prefer right bank Bordeaux's lol. — 4 months ago

Ben Tang

9.0

Very drinkable and nicely-aged Etna rosso. Nice bright and refreshing acidity (med+ to med-high), light bodied, low tannins. Fresh red fruit on the tip of the tongue followed by forest floor and leather/rubber, some minerality. — 6 months ago

Ben Tang

7.5

Why are valpolicellas so hard to find in new york? Especially ripassos! Med+ acidity, notes of red fruit first, followed by more peppery notes with hints of blackberries and leather, low+ tannins that are smooth (nonexistent?) and not grippy at all. Med+ alcohol. Has no body at all, fades within a second or two. Initially I was going to say this is average, then I realized I was blinded by my general love of valpolicellas and this silly bottle was a touch over $30. No. This was a below average wine. — a month ago

Ben Tang

8.5

Ben had this 4 months ago

Ben Tang

9.0

Ben had this 4 months ago

Ben Tang

9.3

A solid 2019 vino nobile. Fragrant, dark pepper notes and woodiness more than red fruits. Soft but grippy tannins, med+. — 6 months ago

Ben Tang

8.5

Bought this not really knowing what to expect. Bright red fruit on the nose with some black fruit and funk at the tip of the tongue, very deep ruby with no fading on the edges. Shockingly high acidity, very bright red berries dominates the palate with surprisingly grippy (although a little rough, but small) tannins for how young it is. Kinda almost tastes like a good cherry candy. Blackberry on the middle of the palate and herbaceous, vegetal notes at the end that's gasoline-like. Mild minerality that lingers at the end of the palate. This wine is kinda in your face unashamed of it! — 3 months ago

Ben Tang

7.5

A little too heavily oaked - feels a bit artificial? — 4 months ago

Ben Tang

9.0

A solid young gamay. Bramble and tart blackberries strong on the taste buds and a hint of pomegranate. Potting soil and forest floor at the end. Med+ acidity, low-med tannins, med+ body. — 6 months ago