Samuel Louis Smith

Les Granitiers Monterey County Chardonnay 2023

9.4

2023 Les Granitiers Monterey County Chardonnay

This Chardonnay has nose! Delightful vanilla bean, white florals, and light herbals it's lightly reminiscent of Galliano.
Great acid, freshness, minerality. A real winner. Mr. Smith has done it again.

This is the best chardonnay I've had in 2024. — 22 days ago

Fazi Battaglia

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2007

Christanna Honer

YES! Aged Verdicchio--holy hell I'm in heaven. Honeyed apricot, cocoa butter, candied tangerine zest, a bouquet of gardenia, apple blossom, and juniper, sweet menthol and Galliano-esque anise. The biggest treat is an invigorating secondary aroma of white truffle--which carries through to the palate. Rich, round and filling, with a prickly acidity & lots of Pink Lady apple/skin on the back palate. By far the most intriguing italian white I've ever had! — 9 years ago

Anthony, Adam and 8 others liked this

Galliano

Barolo Nebbiolo 1961

Ben Christen

9.2

Oldest wine I’ve had… — 3 years ago

with Kaeley and Steve

Daniel, Eric and 6 others liked this

Roccia Rossa

Galliano Nebbiolo 2013

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

8.9

Nice nose of bright cherry and spices. Some hints of chestnut as well. Smells old school. Palate is juicy and rustic with good cherry fruit and freshness. Good intensity and length. — 7 years ago

Severn, Tom and 3 others liked this