Mater Vinea

Quixote

Helmet of Mambrino Petite Sirah 2014

Wow, this is better than good, exceptional as a mater of fact. Blackberry, blackcherry, chocolate, hints of dried plum and fig, subtle smoke and spice. This is instantly plush and velvety, lots of fruit, full on the palate with balanced acidity, round tannins, and an intense and enduring finish. Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous. — 3 years ago

Daniel, Daniel and 11 others liked this

Mater Soli

Sicilia Grillo 2018

This is 24k.

Solid Grillo. One of the better ones I have had.
— 6 years ago

Vaimaki Family

Mater Natura 4 Xinomavro 2009

Delicious spicy. Good undertones of cinnamon. — 6 years ago

Tenuta Vinea Scersce

Nettare Rosso Di Valtellina Nebbiolo

Such a nice wine. Maybe I was a little too excited about it last year when I gave it a 9.7. But my comments still stand. What kind of a tool would rate this 8.8?? ( see below for the exciting answer). — 2 years ago

Tom CasagrandeDouglas
with Tom and Douglas
Tom, Dan and 8 others liked this

Tenuta Vinea Scersce

Essenza Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo

A very open and fruity style Valtellina. Nose has loads of rock-infused cherry juice, counterbalanced by some old library scents. Although the color is surprisingly light, the flavors are expansive, with fruit at the front end then giving way to what is essentially liquid stone flavors. Tannins there but in check, nice acids. Unique style. Great with crescia (basically Italian empanadas filled with greens, ham, and cheese, and fried in olive oil.) — 5 years ago

Angelo Casagrande
with Angelo
Severn, Bill and 13 others liked this

Tenuta Vinea Scersce

Sforzato di Valtellina Infinito Nebbiolo 2018

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

Overperformer! Amarone but with Nebbiolo. Craisin, cherry cordial, dried red pepper. — 3 years ago

Ely, Tom and 5 others liked this

Domaine Perrin Ch.

Aloxe-Corton Les Boutieres Pinot Noir 2016

What a playful, lively burgundy pinot! Rose petals and cherry, hay and an earthy thing. Quite inviting. The palate is wonderfully made, a strong acid drive, a silky mouthfeel which leaves a layer of tenderness on the sides and which lasts for ever, even after the fruity notes of the finish fade away, a good mater with great balance, a good, powerful mid palate with a power house of a fruit and gentle tannins that help this silky layer expand for ever. This is a serious burgundy Pinot, and I'd like to have that every time I pop up a bottle from these parts. Organic wine. It raised to challenge of a spicy (hot hot Trinidad scorpion hot) dish which is not usually a burgundy thing. — 5 years ago

Alex, Keith and 17 others liked this