Graci
Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2013
A pop of sour cherries and almost a hint of smoke early on. Exciting on the tip of the tongue but then a little brash/unpolitical shed at the end of the sip. Not a mind-blower but definitely easy to keep going back for crisp + tart sips throughout the night. — 8 years ago
Lewis Cellars
Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Intoxicating nose of a very high end Napa Cab. Plenty of legs left to it but still very smooth going down. Heavy but delicious. Super ripe assorted berries and almost evolving to a black raspberry. A sip disappears quickly on the tongue - leaving you reaching for the glass before you know it. — 8 years ago
Tenuta San Guido
Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2013
Good but unfortunately didn’t wow me the way I hoped? I was looking for a complex mix of the selling descriptors i.e. Rosemary, lavender etc. I got some red fruits but it seemed loose not as tight knit or cohesive as I hoped. Maybe opened too soon (2013 in 2018 NYE)? Have a bottle left - we’ll see about that one in a bit. — 6 years ago
Roagna
Dolcetto d'Alba 2014
Really like this guy - sour/tart cherries with just a bit of funk/little bit of leather on the back pallet. Exciting drinking during the week. Love the value! — 8 years ago
Antonio Vallana e Figlio
Gattinara Nebbiolo 2006
Love this wine!!! Going back for more for sure. Red berries yes but it's the very well developed smoke/leather/funk I love from the older wine. This was a fun/exciting wine experience. — 8 years ago
Paolo Bea
Rosso de Véo Umbria Rosso Sagrantino
James had this 7 years ago
Paolo Bea
Rosso de Véo Umbria Rosso Sagrantino
James had this 7 years ago
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2011
Having seen it over and over through the years, had to try it. Yes I admit it, the label and the price point make me want to love it. I like it but I feel like I've had smoother/silkier Brunellos - might need time yes but it's just a tad rough around the edges. Red berry fruit, nice aroma, deep/complex flavor. — 8 years ago
The Crane Assembly
Disciples Old Vine Zinfandel Petite Sirah
This wine really grew on me. There is no denying Dave Phinney wines are an experience. They are heavy, deep and the taste-flavors go on for ever! This one dark, deep, brooding black and blue fruit with a bit of bite. Decant, be in the mood, sit back and enjoy. — 8 years ago
James Muntz
Really enjoying this. Opened very tight - dark dark cherries up front with a hint of caramel on the back end. Now that it’s opened - loving the infamous “fist in a velvet glove” taste - high high end good production feel all the way. — 6 years ago