Peter Sultan

9.0

My experience w Becker Riesling is they demand patience, air, & time. As a ‘22 & the lower end of the price spectrum ( for Becker- abt 23$) , this bottling felt as closed as a clam but peeking through were dry notes of salt taffy, hearts of palm, white pith fruits, & a saline nature to the whole affair. Decant the hell out of it or revisit in 3-4 years. — 2 days ago

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Peter Sultan

9.1

Sure, it’s from Tuscany, but this is really an alpine wine, because it’s from the NW corner of Tuscany. Not often I taste a new varietal, but here it is from minuscule hectares. An hour or two decant + really lets it shine: small dark berries, currants, marble notes. 12.5% abv. My kind of wine. A 9.4 on the last glass with a moderately more voluptuous body & the small berry thing more of a thing. — 17 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Drank neat, slightly chilled. Cola nuts, cola, star fruit. — 24 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Barbera done right, despite the 14.5% abv (yikes)- farmers wine that has more elegance than most. Jet blue black color, wild blackberries, black cherry compote, with a firm but biting palate—air, as always, yolks the substantial palate together. — a month ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Greek varietal had never tried. A medium bodied red adjacent to quality Nebbiolo or northern Rhone re: Syrah; tannins need robust decanting and/or age to be tamed but once settled, tastes soulful & feral. Add the sub 25/30$ price & it’s a serious Qpr- just not a pop & pour. Paired with roast Chicken thighs w leeks, lemon slices, paprika, turmeric & had plenty of pep to meet & enhance. — 2 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Standard Bearer of quality dry Lambrusco, which I return to periodically. . A reminder too to not be stingy with myself at under $15/14 a bottle. What’s beautiful here is the balance between a dark, brooding & frothy, joyful character. Pomegranate, black cherry, a touch of anise. A lot of quality stuffed into a outrageously well priced bottle. — 21 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Unfortified Pedro Jiménez matured under flor. Still wine for sherry heads. Round, yeasty & broad minus the bite of spirits. — a month ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

I’ve seen this label so many times it was easy to dismiss. A big, dark, joyous bottle ( including the bottle itself, which is hefty). Syrah all the way. — 17 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

My experience with Beajoulais Blanc has been unmemorable at best, until now. Very alive in the mouth, slight, pickled apple notes and tonic soda snap to the finish. Nice balance to acid that refreshes palate to return for more. Really nicely done, & a surprise. — 21 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Montepulciano in a particularly fresh, vibrant style, but there’s depth & elegance here too. Crushed blackberries, cassis, a bit of Ribena syrup. Every time I try this maker I feel compelled to lean in a bit closer. — 25 days ago