D. Ventura

Elio Sandri

Barbera d' Alba Superiore 2020

2020 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Blessed with richness up front and grip on the back end without obvious flaws or gaping palate holes. A bit of something for everyone and at decent pricing. In consideration for future...considerations. 01.22.25. — a month ago

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Quinta Vale D. Maria ( Quinta Vale Dona Maria )

Vintage Porto

Great structure, luscious, blueberry, dried fruit, spicy — a year ago

Cave Vinicole de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg

The Furst Cremant d' Alsace White Blend

Big fan - toasty and dry; really good value for $22 price — 2 months ago

Luigi Baudana (G.D. Vajra)

Serralunga d' Alba Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

The 2020 “del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba” is a traditional blend of three MGAs from Serralunga: mostly younger vines from Baudana, Cerretta and now, some fruit from Costabella. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2020 pours a beautiful garnet with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with tart and ripe notes of Morello cherry, pomegranate, talcum powder, red roses, dry earth and old wood. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly savory. I took the opportunity to enjoy this alongside the “Baudana” and this didn’t have the same elegance but it’s a very complete and balanced Barolo. Drink now through 2040. — 3 months ago

Lyle, Scott@Mister and 11 others liked this

Sine Qua Non

Tectumque Ventura White Blend 2017

Exciting to try the Sine Qua Non Rhône Valley blend white wine for the first time! A beautiful medium gold color. Nose - scents of tropical fruit with guava nectar nominating. Secondary notes of honey vanilla nut and florals follow. Taste - rich and oily layered wine bring out the variety flavors on the palate - mango, pear and lemon stand out with mineral limestone and white pepper following. The smoky and snap of lemon rind give it a unique medium finish. — a year ago

Leslie PiersonKarin BlazonaJill Young
with Leslie, Karin and 1 other
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Mollydooker Wines

The Maitre D Cabernet Sauvignon

Fruity, plum, oaky, full bodied, — 2 months ago

Château d`issan

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

This will be a great wine in 10 years — 2 months ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

O•K•D Three Oak Knoll District Red Blend 2015

A vanilla bomb! Vanilla, cedar, and black fruit dominant. The tannins are silky smooth. Can drink now or age a bit more. — 5 months ago

Department 66

D 66 Côtes Catalanes Grenache Blend 2009

Ming L
9.3

As one can expect for a Dave Phinney wine, this is rich and ripe, but it has so much more to offer at year 14. Blueberry, fig, tobacco, cracked pepper, dried mushroom, and slight hint of barnyard. On the palate it’s juicy yet soft and ultra smooth. The finish is long, candied, and earthy.
My 2nd and last bottle. At its peak.
— 2 years ago

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