Daniel Bloom

9.7

On the nose it’s almost nubuck leather that’s had a walk by the ocean. White and vaguely yellow flowers.
Miraflores seems to be a spectacular vineyard. Everything I’ve had that says sourced from there is worthwhile.
This…has no edges, no spikes, a complete whole.
On the palate, I get upon entry, the slightest hint of lemon peel. No heavy yeast, no wood showing through. Refreshment that at 15° sure doesn’t feel it.
There’s no heavy there. No overdone evidence of the barrel/butt that this was in. Pure pleasure. But intellectual enough to be quizzical, as I return, return, return. As it warms in the glass and has exposure to air, there’s more of the bodega, the terroir, and the wood coming through. Some of that ineffable lacquer and vaguely mushroom quality that good sherry Carries. Still no trace of heat or imbalance 2-3 hrs. in.
A perfect partner with fried smelts, grilled veg, and Insalata Caprese.
With Randy.
Thanks @Flatiron Wines — 3 days ago

Angelo Casagrande

8.9

Verdicchio is always great with fish. Had cod with a lemon/ wine/ butter sauce and this was good. Not the most memorable or expressive verdicchio I’ve had, but nice. Minerally, good acidity and subdued fruit. I find the ones from Metalica have less of that signature almond taste than those of Jesi. — 9 months ago

Eleanor Levett-Millett

9.0

Had this in Como at Riva Cafè — 4 years ago

Jason Vourlekis

9.0

Light, mineraly, lovely with fish! — 4 years ago

Kathryn Dirks

9.6

Crisp, dry, apple-y, and delicious. — 6 years ago

Leah Russell

9.1

July 2019. — 7 years ago

with Jim

Robert Stackowiak

8.9

Tangy fruit with oak. A typical California Chardonnay post oaky era. July 2026 — 2 months ago

Amanda Drazka

8.9

This California Chardonnay offers warm notes of butter with green apple and vanilla. It is full bodied with a long smooth finish. — 7 months ago

Craig Marino

9.2

sooooo smooth with great balance — 10 months ago

Jonathan Wall

9.3

A fun New Years competition between Riva and Sizerrane. Both are winners. Though I’d say Riva had it by a nose. It was dense and deep. I loved the burnt caramel meat after two days in a decanter. The Siz was more elegant upfront and had a very long enjoyable finish that was haunting. Good stuff for 2023! — 4 years ago

Kate Parkerson

9.3

Very smooth with dark cherry notes. Lovely color — 4 years ago

Renato Hoyle

9.3

Big plush wine. Still very young. So smooth. Balanced for being so big — 6 years ago

Austin Hohnke

9.0

Concentrated cherry on the nose. The palate matches with added black pepper and a touch of earth, plus some chewy tannins. Perfect with veal loin in an asparagus sauce and/or beef cheek with mashed potatoes at Al Volt in Riva del Garda, Italy. — 7 years ago

Dawn E.

9.1

This wine is lip smacking delicious! Floral, juicy Georgia peach, lemon, almonds, and flint. Local grocery/wine liquor department grocery cart "Clear it out" for $5! First Vermentino. I should have bought more! Appreciate the 12.5% alc. — 5 months ago

April Hill

9.0

pairs well with loud children 😉 — 8 months ago

Melissa Hunyadi

9.6

I’m getting citrus and fruity notes from this one. I am surprised I like this. It has a light body and is easy to drink. Yay — 3 years ago

with Kelsey

Jonathan Wall

9.5

A fun New Years competition between Riva and Sizerrane. Both are winners. Though I’d say Riva had it by a nose. It was dense and deep. I loved the burnt caramel meat after two days in a decanter. The Siz was more elegant upfront and had a very long enjoyable finish that was haunting. Good stuff for 2023! — 4 years ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.4

Richly textured, full bodied, earthy forest floor Oltrepo Pavese croatina blend. Hazelnuts, fava, sour cherries. — 5 years ago

Esther Garcia

9.8

Palomino grape. 10yrs. of solera aging.
Elegant, notes of maritime breeze. — 7 years ago

E & K G

9.0

Tons of funk and brooding fruit. That paired well with mozzarella sticks and left over ribeye sandwich. You’ll either love it or hate it. — 7 years ago