Bob McDonald

9.1

An excellent occasional tipple in winter. Glenmorangie are the masters of maturing in oak barrels which previously held other alcoholic beverages. They even mature in barrels that once held Sauternes. This Lasanta spent ten years maturing in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks before being matured for a further 2 years in Oloroso and PX Sherry casks from Jerez in Spain. This gives this single malt Scotch a sweet smoky slightly burnt nuance. — a year ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Celebrating finishing three weeks of work getting our rental ready, the 49ers win (Sofia was on edge that they would lose another close game last minute) and settling into the season.

The Ruinart is Sofia’s favorite N/V Rosé champagne...at least tonight!

I do enjoy it for its, deeper, dark, rich fruits of; black cherries, cherries, strawberries with whip cream, raspberries, summer season, ripe & juicy watermelon, touch of tangerine, citrus, sea fossils, grey volcanic minerals, hints of white spice, round, crisp, penetrating chalkiness, bread, notes of gummy candies and pink roses pedals. The acidity is fresh & bright. The rich, well balanced & polished finish is delicious.

Happy season everyone. Hope you are enjoying it along with your favorite wines and or beverages. Cheers! 🍾🥂🍷🎅⛄️❄️🎁🎄

Does anyone else have a candle tree? So great! We miss Illuminations! — 5 years ago

Jennifer

9.0

Soul food and Côtes du Rhône 😉 and many other beverages. Happy Memorial Day. — 6 years ago

David Walser

9.1

Bought at Kauai Costco today…tag said 93 rating by one of the big raters. I wouldn’t score it that high at a food truck place in Koloa town. Drank out of cardboard coffee cups. If I had my nice stemware it probably would have scored higher. Under $20. It was OK to open our bottle at the dining tables. No adult beverages sold at any of the 3 food trucks. — a year ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Bodega del Desierto ‘Desierto Pampa’ Red Blend 2010: Medium-full bodied. Fine tannins. Nice acidity. Black fruits. Blueberry. Tobacco. Vanilla. Oak. Long spice finish. Consisting of 40% Malbec, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon & 20% Syrah, this wine displayed great richness and complexity. All in all, a lovely Patagonian red blend that was drinking perfectly last night. Additionally, hoping this vintage will provide the inspiration for a winning result vs. Mexico as in the 2010 South Africa World Cup (which I was fortunate enough to attend in person) and let’s not forget in the 2006 Germany World Cup (which I watched from a bar in Mexico City). Vamos Argentina!!! 🇦🇷⚽️🍷 — 2 years ago

Liz Peer

9.0

Well balanced and not too heavy — 5 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.7

This was from class last Thursday. It was heaviest of the beverages that day. More of a charred toast character. But I like things dark. Beyond toast there are pears, lime zest, and big bold stones and yet all this weaves together seamlessly. I also need more. — 6 years ago

Trixie

9.0

On medication and can't partake of alcohol, so finding new non- alcoholic beverages.

Nice lager, similar to a Stella in aroma and flavour. Crisp and flavourful.

86 calories per bottle with 18.5 grams of carbs.

Happy Friday to all! 😃

•0% ABV• April 21, 2023 🍻 — a year ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

Not always my favourite on the table, but always solid. Dassai's like the Penfolds of sake - producing high quality beverages at a scale that's accessible to the multitude. In 2013, Asahi Shuzo, Dassai's brewery, sold 1.14 million bottles of sake, which is peanuts compared to what Treasury does, but no mean feat in a struggling sake industry. For me, Dassai is at least large enough to have reached little ol' Kuching, and to have been one of my first encounters with a Junmai Daiginjo.

I've always found Dassai's quite rich and it's no different here. Exotic nose of melons, pineapple, candied fruits even. Palate's like a fruit punch, plush but toned back by herbaceous notes and some acidity. Clean, lengthy finish. Very approachable. The best drink on the table this time. — 5 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Reminiscing about this amazing value Super Tuscan we had at Officina last week during restaurant week in DC.
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2016 Tua Rita Rosso dei Notri
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Maremma, Tuscany, Italy
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Restaurant week at Officina and a perfect wine for our three course meal. Thank you Natalie for the recommendation. Deep ruby red in appearance. Took some time to open up on the nose but showed layers of mocha, floral, touch of minerals, blue and black fruits and spices. Medium tannins (5.5/10) with balanced acidity and a medium plus body. Plush Merlot definitely comes through in the mid palate with black currants, black cherries, chocolate, espresso and a touch of earthiness. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2023.
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Crazy good wine for only $60.00 on a wine list. Made up of 50% Sangiovese with the remainder made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, making this a true Super Tuscan Blend. All the Sangiovese is aged in stainless steel while the rest are aged in barriques. This wine is from an area in the southern part of Tuscany called Maremma, more specifically Upper Maremma in the Colline Metallifare zone. Need to find some more of this IGT. Label is designed by Raffaele De Rosa.
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91 MD Points
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$ - Purchased off the wine list at Officina in DC for $60.00. Retail price is $17.99 at MacArthur’s Beverages.
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