Freddy R. Troya

9.7

Perhaps, this by far the most highly rated Chard from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma recently. Flora Marie Chardonnay is the best representation of the 2020 vintage top quality. This a Montrachet Clone from Burgundy. Plainful aromas of roasted cashews and almonds, it is peachy and white stony fruits on the palate and nose. Wonderful minerality and mild baked yellow apple, it shows its MLF as the custard and creamy texture and yet juicy finish takes you to the next level. If you are lucky to find it get it, because was made in very small batches as it was harvest right before the 2020 fires. This is a wine that can age amazingly! Cheers! — 3 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

An abundantly crispy, well-textured citrus scented, and lemony zingy driven, palpable floral notes with hints of ripe Quincy pear. Bone dry, eminent acidity on the palate. Great summer wine that pairs exceptionally with seafood, veggies dishes with creamy sauce, or even raw fish like sashimi and sushi. Never disappoints! — 4 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

A value and distant alternative to an Amarone. More dominant on Corvina grape. Lively red dark fruit notes are mid plus intense with more rich aromatic on blackberry and mulberries. Savory in the mid-range of the palate with an animated mouthfeel. A bit velvety and soft tannins, with a delicate spices. It has some fundamental elegance and mellow finish. It can amuse even the most sophisticated palate. Does the job on its price point. — 4 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

A wine is made from a selection of vineyards close to the Finca Vallejo Estate winery, this a 100% tinta del país (Tempranillo) grapes, has a noble impact on the nose and palate, full-bodied, robust character, with intense flavors of black fruit, and array of spices. On the mid-range palate the vanilla from the oak aging comes notably, solid tannins, and extended but not overly long finish. Overall; great option at a decent price point. — 3 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

A truly 2nd label of Haut-Bailly, still sources its grapes from the same plots of vines where they plant an unusual amount of Merlot and Carmenere. In fact, even though this is a left bank of Bordeaux, the blend composition of this wine is dominated by 70% Merlot, 25% Cab Sauv, 3% Cab Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, which shows its brilliance of an immersive taste and balance with an incredibly fruity freshness enhanced by smooth and silky tannins. Before anything, please decanting for over 2 hrs is highly recommended. You’ll love it. Cheers! — 3 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

St. Giorgio Brunello di Montalcino by Castellani Family offers a welcoming refined, fruity and savory and well-spiced to keep everyone engaged and easygoing glass after glass. A decently structured with rounded tannins and progressive harmony. The Castellani family crafted it to resonate onto a confortable price point which you don’t see many accesible Brunellos. The 2019 is already reaching its peak as this one was vinified to drink soon rather than later. Cheers! — 4 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

7.0

A ghost Malbec, a bit scary how aggressive it is, over the top in acidity, way too inky, tannins were excessively chewing, not a traditional Malbec from Mendoza. Not for me! — 3 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.0

A light-bodied Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa (a typical regional appellation) is just basic and refreshing citrusy-styled with some elemental notes of white flowers, and stone fruit aromas and taste. on the palate. Easy pairing to seafood and young light cheeses. — 3 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

This is a glowing, freshly brilliant Montepulciano thanks to its fermentation process in steel with a controlled with a maceration of up to 12 days. Additionally, the wine underwent thru naturally malolactic fermentation naturally and yet remained on the noble lees for 2 months. It produces a medium to full body, chalky tannins and not so grainy textured finish. Moreover Barba utilized organically grown grapes to this wine. An absolutely fantastic casual option with an incredibly price point. — 4 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.8

A mid-range Chianti out of Sangiovese grapes, moderate aromas of black berries with some tangerine notes followed by light mouth-feel with moderate tannins that shows its simplicity and texture. Slight earthy aroma, bone dry to the very finish. It’s ok for the price point. I tend to have a more rounded, refined and complex Chianti Classico Grand Selezione. So, in overall this is not bad for a pizza movie and party of friends who do not want to think too much about the wine. — 4 days ago