Victor Hsu

9.0

Smooth and supple red, very drinkable with or without food. Deeply earthy like a Mt. Etna wine should be, but not heavy. Enjoyed the 2022 vintage with lamb ragu at Nando in Manhattan Beach. — 10 days ago

Victor Hsu

9.3

One of the best — 2 months ago

Victor Hsu

9.2

Bubbly, funky, fruity and complex—lots going on here. Unusual for me, but not for Night and Market Sahm, where I had this Italian gem; they always have weird, orange and natural wines. Great pairing with Thai food. — 4 months ago

Victor Hsu

9.0

A good, solid California Cab but what’s all the fuss about? I’m seeing ratings of 98, 99, even 100 from JS. Really? No way. This is a clear case of praise crossing over into hype. Granted, still a bit young and not at its peak but after five years in the bottle and an hour of decanting it needs to be more than just fine if it wants to justify stratospheric scores. This wine compares unfavorably to Ridge Monte Bello, Stags Leap Cask 23 and other peers. It lacked sophistication and poise—where’s the promised minerality, graphite, cedar shavings, oak, leather, blackcurrant, cherry, and complex balance of fine grained tannins, fruit, acid and alcohol? Where? We chose this wine for a birthday dinner at Lawry’s Prime Rib in Beverly Hills. Not a disaster but a disappointment given our high expectations (and the high price).
— 7 months ago

Victor Hsu

9.1

Fresh, fruity and juicy, with sweetness balanced by acidity. Low alcohol and quaffable, perfect for a warm day. Pairs exceptionally well with corned beef and cabbage. Nice find at Costco. 2023 vintage. — 23 days ago

Victor Hsu

9.2

Luscious and unctuous but not over the top syrupy. Perfumed and balanced; a delight with food like nuts, cheese and flatbread but also great on its own. Enjoyed the 2018 vintage in Vegas with William and Shari, celebrating our February birthdays. Happy Birthday to us! — 2 months ago

Victor Hsu

9.1

Dry, complex Spanish sparkler that pairs perfectly with most tapas. Enjoyed this bottle with family and friends at Xuntos Santa Monica on New Year’s Eve. Happy New Year! — 4 months ago

Victor Hsu

8.9

Inky and dense, with aromas of violet and dark fruit. Multiple flavors hitting the palate, including blueberry and blackberry with a hint of earth supported by a tannic backbone. Still tight and a bit alcoholic; decanting improved things a bit but needs more time in the bottle. Good but not great. — a month ago

Victor Hsu

8.9

Fizzy and funky, a nice bubbly to pair with fried and spicy food. Makes perfect sense that it’s on the wine list of Night + Market Sahm in Venice—funky wine meets funky Thai food. — 3 months ago

Victor Hsu

9.0

Perfumed and easy drinking, a lovely domestic Riesling that goes well with food but also by itself. Crisp and fruity with a nice mineral backbone and a hint of petrol (which I like). Enjoyed the 2019 vintage with leftover mezze from Ladyhawk in West Hollywood. — 6 months ago