Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

All of the grapes from the vineyards owned by the Latour family are vinified and aged in the cuverie of Château Corton Grancey in Aloxe-Corton. The winery was the first purpose-built cuverie in France and remains the oldest still-functioning. Medium pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruits with a slight nutty floral character. On the palate flavors of peach and melon with lemon citrus and savory notes. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, toasty oak and minerality. Nice! — a month ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

A true vin de soif, 100% Syrah an outlier at least in these parts. — 7 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Elegant Ruby red color with red fruit aromas and gentle floral spice, aged for about 12 months in French oak, signature blend of grapes from Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, and Yamhill-Carlton AVA's. On the palate flavors of cherry and black raspberry with notes of herb, licorice and wet stone notes. Soft dusty tannins on a long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy notes. Very Nice! Drinking well now! — a year ago

Kevin Dale

9.5

Excellent Cab. Love finding the under the radar cabs. Grapes from Harlan Estate — 4 years ago

Norma Munoz

9.8

Deliciously dry. Sprinkly on the tongue. Good finish. I can taste the oak. I can smell the dirt these grapes came from. Love! — 4 years ago

with Roy

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Querciabella, in Italian, means “beautiful oak” and surrounds their vineyards. Founded in 1974 by Giuseppe Castiglioni, now managed and owned by Sebastiano Cossia Castiglionii. Sangiovese from biodynamically grown grapes, Ruby, lovely nose of fruit, floral and spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors with earthy herb notes and spicy cacao. Fine tannins, good balance, medium+ finish ending with earthy character. Nice value, consistent. — 5 years ago

Cheylsea Lauren

9.0

Concord grapes kombucha. Raspberry, green mango, very tart with grippy tannins. — 5 years ago

with Keelan

Martijn

9.0

Nice, lush, warm, sunny, dried grapes. — 3 months ago

Felicia Li

9.0

黑果实味道很重，特别是cherry。口腔最后有些巧克力的香气。性价比很高的一款酒 — 6 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Blend of Grenache (34%), Barbera (32%), Counoise (16%), Mourvèdre (14%) and 4% other assorted red grapes. Light salmon pink color. Aromas of citrus fruits, red berries and white flowers. Flavors of strawberries, raspberries, orange, green melon, grapefruit and lemon. Lovely hint of salty and chalky minerality on the finish. Creamy texture (lees contact?) and very crisp acidity. Light bodied, clean and refreshing. Wonderful pairing with a salad. — a year ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

From the Piedmont region, Barbaresco sub-region, 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the hills above above Barbaresco. Ruby with aromas of sweet dark berry fruit with herb notes. Aged for 2 years on oak showing flavors of black cherry and strawberry with hints of black pepper and tobacco, nice balance and structure. Fine soft tannins on long finish ending with earthy tones. Will age well. Pair with a veal piccata and roasted vegetables. — 3 years ago

David Walser

9.2

€16 on the restaurant wine list. This is from a winery in hills of Costa del Sol, town of Ronda. A blend but not sure of the varietals but some Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, & Tintilla de Rota, which are grapes of the local area. I suspect the grapes may change with the vintage. Enjoyed! We need to visit this wine region of Spain. — 4 years ago

Gabby

9.0

Had this as part of the opus tasting back in Nov but didn’t have time to post. All 5 Bordeaux grapes in here, but mostly cab sauv. Red fruit, cherry, oak, earth, cocoa, vanilla — 5 years ago

Kathryn Davis

9.9

Love! First had this at the second wine tasting at Esther’s. Such a great, lighter red drinking wine, but it has a full taste. — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

From the stable of the famous Alvaro Palacios. Black cherry, raspberry, thyme and gravel - many nuances. Barb thought a raisiny note. On the medium bodied palate, very savoury. One of my favourite grapes (Mencia) and terroirs (Bierzo), and has been every time I taste it. Very fine tannins - almost silky. A stunning, flamboyant Spanish Label. Amazing value at only $46AUD which I paid in 2020. — 5 months ago

Donald Williams

9.4

Lots of years left in this lovely Port. — 8 months ago

with Bonnie

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of equal amounts of local red grapes; Caino, Espadeiro and Loueiro, Ruby red color with aromas of red fruits, herb, floral and cigar box notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with tobacco, oak and garden herbs. Medium+ finish, chalky tannins, savory, ending with herbs, spice, cedar and slight fruit, savory. Nice, will continue to age. — 2 years ago

Esther Garcia

9.2

Albariño grapes.
Rich, silky. — 4 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Primarily Grenache (79%) with small amounts of Six other grapes. Aromas and flavors of strawberry, peach, melon, tropical fruits and dusty earth. There is also a hint of brioche and a very creamy texture (lees contact?). Touch of pepper spice on the finish. Bright acidity. Refreshing. — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

A blend of 40% Corvinone, 30% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, remained indigenous grapes derived from 18-acre vineyard. Ruby with with aromas of dried fruits with floral and smoky spice notes. On the palate plum and sweet cherry flavors, savory, with citrus, tobacco & cacao. Soft tannins, chewy on long finish ending with a juicy fruit and oak character. — 5 years ago