Peter Sultan

9.3

I started drinking Beaujolais several decades ago because it was cheap & farmers wine—true terroir, etc.. “Poor man’s Burgundy etc.. Lapierre Morgon was about 15-20$ then. Obviously times have changed as have prices. This all a wind up to when I find that aliveness again in Beaujolais, I perk up: here it is, in an aged, dark fruited Fleurie; the fruit is gorgeous, full, & dense; balanced acidity. From plots 60-90 yro, full on cassis & ribena. Aged Fleurie released late, & it’s wonderful. So for 32$- on sale around 26$-it’s a pretty, soulful creature. The reason why I got into Gamay. Plenty of sediment so decant. Savio Soares importer, who else? — 2 months ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Savio Soares import; a gruner with some personality — 4 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

The varietal is Baga, but says 94% white grapes. Unlike many natural wines I’ve had, this tastes more site specific & terror driven. Has a black fruit, Nebbiolo kinda thing going on. Serious tannins but integrated. Savio Soares Importer who else. Worth seeking out. — 6 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Vinho verde, not your grandmothers… which is to say biggish body, thicker viscosity, green & ripening white fruits. Enticing & serious. And for less than 17$. Savio Soares. — 9 months ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

I’ve only experienced quality Spatburgunder with Enderle & Moll, so tasting this Savio Soares import ( in proper Pinot stemware) felt like another revelation. Peppery & fresh, but enough mid weight to accompany a burger & a green gazpacho, & enough layers & acidity to keep it interesting. Gorgeous. — 4 years ago

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Peter Sultan

9.0

Sometimes in the midst of winter one needs a white: tonight it is from the Savoie, a French Alps beauty. Has some viscosity & an almost amber color. Clean, fresh, & understated white flowers with a sprinkling of guava. Perfect. Savio Soares importer — 5 years ago

Michael Schmitt

9.1

Enjoyed on the one week anniversary of our wedding curbside at Walter’s. — a year ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

The more I drink Vino Verde the more it reminds me of the Muscadet evolution: oily & semi thick texture , white flowers & Stoney minerals.for 10$. Insane. Savio Soares importer. — 3 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

For 20$, a fine boned, small berry red. Tight on the nose & palate & so begs for a decant. On opening up notes of wild raspberries, cardamom, & mint, medium plus acidity. With air is analogous to a Burgundy Bourgogne. Savio Soares importer — 4 years ago

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Peter Sultan

9.1

Don’t let the light red color & initial pour fool you- this is Volcano terroir, so builds up intensity & flavor as evolves. I never tire of Etna, even the duds interest me. This isn’t one of them. Medium body light, pure sunshine lava style. Remarkably—pure. Savio Soares importer who else — 7 years ago

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