Tom Casagrande

9.2

Last had a bottle of the 2010 9 years ago and lost this one under a couple of other bottles. Popped and double decanted to remove sediment. Color showing considerable browning at the rim initially, it seems to be looking more youthful with air time. Nose is pretty intense, with the fruit showing a slightly pruney note, which I’m hoping dissipates as it gains air, and dark cherry lozenges. Beyond that, lots of leather, polished mahogany furniture, and sous-bois. The palate is still vigorous, with nice acids and intense but soft tannins framing deep, licoricey flavors. Quite full bodied. A little austere on the finish, it I’m hoping that pairs well with the braised beef short ribs that will be ready in 30 minutes. 9.2 for now; will update if that changes. — 6 days ago

Brian Hearty

9.2

2022. Love this wine with oysters and umami rich seafood dishes. Second time having this vintage and loved it even more tonight! — 6 months ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.4

Queen of Sicilian wine making delivers. — 3 years ago

Mike Holzer

9.2

Cherry tobacco nose which carries through on mouth with smooth tannins and clove undertones delicious. Ready now but 5+ years left. 2 bottles leftover — 5 years ago

with Ania

Nate Hards

10

THIS WINE IS THE BEST WINE OF ALL TIME!!! FLAME EMOJIS TO INFINITY AND BEYOND — 6 years ago

Aana Wherry

10

A weeknight wine that makes you feel fancy on a Wednesday. — 6 years ago

Mary H

9.0

Have to admit I like her frappato blends a bit better. This Nero d’Avola is light and elegant to start but then finishes a bit brooding and heavy - like a dancer jumping into the air and then stomping back down to earth. @ Chambers — 15 days ago

Jay Miner

9.0

As good as ever. As good as always. — 5 months ago

Tooty Frooty

9.4

Galet mjuk röding. Caleks bästa. #caves — 5 months ago

ESF

9.3

one of the more impressive wines i've had from ARG - deep dark golden color, looked slightly oxidized, and a bouquet that vacillated from honeyed florals, to mineral, to exotic perfumed spice, musky, brooding, ripe citrus then orchard fruit - just so multi-layered & oh so engaging, the palate was a bit more focused - solid mid weight w/firm acidic backbone leading to lingering tangy salty finish. can't recall having a Chenin like this - felt like extended skin contact and long lees treatment. — 6 months ago

Nick Valvo

9.6

Pretty good. Too lemony for Lydia. — 5 years ago

with Penny

Nicolas Haunold

9.7

GOAT, even if 2014 is a little too old for this. — 6 years ago

Greg Martinez

9.9

Spicy cinnamon notes green effervescent. Amazing 2014 — 6 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Awesome Sicilian white. Love Arianna’s wines. — 3 months ago

Brian Hearty

9.4

2016. Sour cherry, earth, leather, and a hint of VA. Paired perfectly with local charcuterie and the final round of the Masters. — 4 months ago

Mary H

9.1

After tasting next to other organic/low intervention wines, the structure and finesse of this wine becomes more evident. Smooth red and dark fruit on the palate with good but no overwhelming acidity. Drinks like a wine from a colder climate. — 5 months ago

Nicholas Cotton

9.1

With Pip at Ephraim's birthday — a year ago

Willie Carter

9.1

Now this is my kind of wine. So beautiful, so relaxed but with energy. Right up my alley. Dark pretty purple in the glass with some cherry red accents. Wild strawberries all over the nose, attacking you in the most loving way. Fragrant spices and cinnamon are in total harmony. There’s a bit of leather going on here that is simply divine. Smoky wood and dark chocolate just for good measure.

Low production Frappato from a single vineyard in Sicily. The acidity here is fairly high which is nice and the tannins silky smooth. This is a bold Italian that pulls no punches when it comes to the funk. That sexy, sexy funk which I love. That combined with low alcohol at 12.5% is such a balm for the soul. So different than the usual fare. The palate references the nose with more spice and crushed herbs. The red fruits are lively and the leather strong. A superstar of a Frappato. — 4 years ago

Damien maloney

9.0

Thot it was a shannon blanc — 6 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.0

Hard to beat for $20. Cherry, vanilla, tobacco, and black olive on the palate. Pairs with almost anything. So good for the money! — 6 years ago