Luis Gurpegui
147 Anniversario Rioja Tempranillo
Nice smooth everyday Tempranillo from Costco- good value - approachable on opening, medium bodied, dark fruits with clove and cinnamon tannins dancing on tongue, some back end tobacco. Long dry finish. Even better day 2. — 3 months ago
Val di Suga (Angelini)
Poggio Al Granchio Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019
Didn’t blow me away like most of the 2019 vintage. It opened a bit tight and still seems tight after a couple of hours of air and again on day 2. Overall complex and earthy but just didn’t hit the mark for me. — 5 months ago
Baricci
Colombaio Montosoli Rosso di Montalcino DOC Sangiovese 2023
Nice but not great this year. Heavy, earthy, dark berries and spice. Complex but somewhat ordinary, especially when compared to the 2022 vintage that was outstanding. — 4 days ago
Giacomo Conterno
Cascina Francia Barbera d'Alba 2017
Perhaps the best Barbera I’ve tastes. Bright sweet floral on opening. Very nice on opening - amazing day 2. Big, complex, packed with layers of silky smooth flavors. Cheries, cinnamon, cocoa, fig, citrus, leather and soft clove on the finish. — 2 months ago
L'Astemia Pentita
Barolo Cannubi 2014
Good WTSO value for a 2014 Cannubi Barolo. Not spectacular in complexity on pop and pour but smooth as silk and showing its early maturity 11 years from harvest from an unpredictable vintage. Held well on days 2 and 3. Drink now. — 4 months ago
Casanova di Neri
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2024
Silky! — 10 days ago
Monte De Oro
Owner's Blend Synergy 65 Temecula Valley Syrah Blend 2019
Very good but didn’t blow me away like earlier vintages. Flavor profile and drinkability as a pop and pour wine are all there and worth the price - I’ve just grown to expect more from Synergy 65. — 2 months ago
Covalli
Barolo Nebbiolo 2013
The 2019 year was good for Barolo and this Costco purchase didn’t disappoint for value. All of the Barolo flavor profile without the harsh tannins of most entry level Barolo. Not terribly complex but overall checked the major boxes at a small percentage of the price. Nice everyday Barolo. — 3 months ago
Justin Vineyards & Winery
Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Good for a restaurant wine choice when there are no Italian reds. Not overly juicy or in your face typical of the region. Probably due to the nice peppery overlay. Acidity and tannins well balanced to permit mouthwatering enjoyment up front followed by a long relatively soft finish. Priced a bit much. — 5 months ago
Daniel Ciolek
Talenti Piero Brunello di Montalcino 2020 - this vintgage was extraordinary due to the pandemic and the weather - and this Talenti was one of the best I’ve tasted - last year and then now. It’s pop and pour approachable and smooth as silk - but with just enough mouth tingling tannins and layers of complexity and a lingering balanced finish to make me wish I ordered more. — 3 days ago