In pursuit of wines and the travel to find them. First Vine wine sales consultant (first vine.com).
A hearty Lagrein, almost meaty. — 9 years ago
Bright floral acids with what we like about rustic wines. — 10 years ago
Hungary's take on Blaufrankisch, a little rose, tannins opening, acid on a balance, restrained dark fruit. Rounding out a brackish finish. — 10 years ago
Lovely depth on this vintage, lasting bubbles, crisp but umami floral finish. — 9 years ago
What a nice complicated, ashy & refreshing example of catarratto. — 9 years ago
@firstvine original and earthy right bank merlot.
— 10 years ago
Lioco does it again, light enough for pairing with simple at 12%, but so nice with burger and steak. Why don't we have this on local Sacramento lists? — 9 years ago
@firstvine new Italian: bright cherry & herbal notes, tight tannins, balanced acid that pair nicely with Harissa grilled. quail. — 10 years ago
Depth and character that is expressing subtleties of leather and salt and perfect for a cabin hideaway with grilled dry aged rib eye. — 10 years ago
Darrene Hackler
Violets, berries and herbal leather. Light in balance with good tannins. — 9 years ago