Fabio Franchella

9.1

I confirm Randy Fuller‘s statement. A fresh and lovely sparkling white as it‘s best! — a year ago

with Kathrin

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9.2

The 2018 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) is gorgeous. A rush of sweet floral and red berry notes makes a strong opening statement. Rose petal, red berry, blood orange and mint are all laced together in a Pinot of exquisite harmony and total finesse. I would give it another year or two in bottle to fully come together. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2020)
— 4 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.2

Luis Seabra makes statement wines. This Albariño is med yellow in color with a nose of apple, pear almond and citrus. The creamy palate adds pineapple and peach. The wine is focused and a model of precision that offers a protracted finish. Not your quaffing vinho verde. His Xisto Cru blanco is even better. — 4 years ago

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Matt Sterr

9.1

10-12 years (no age statement. Aged in Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig and Angels Envy Barrels. Light and round with nice fruit. — 5 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Rocca di Montegrossi Geremia Toscana 2015. 70% Merlot/30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Organic & unfiltered. A bold, big-fruit statement-making wine with a long finish however time will help soften/tame this powerful beauty. Enjoy! Cheers🍷 — 3 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.1

I think I bought about a half dozen of these with the intent they would all last until at least 10 years post vintage. Man was I wrong! This is a really good value Merlot. It is not the best merlot are you will ever experience, but it has A soft front, brambley middle, good acidity, and goes with a variety of foods. Still finishes with a little bit of astringency so I think this one will probably continue evolving over the next five to seven years. Asking for donations to be able to verify that statement ;) — 4 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.7

This is close to perfection
Fairly big body not huge, but driven by an agility, suppleness, drinkability tremendously out of the ordinary
I have had other vintages and I must admit 2012 is arguably the best or close second to the 98.
Statement :I love Clare Valley shiraz, it is surely the most Rhone like 100% shiraz, for the big bold body u need to add malbec or mataro. Almost flawless
Silky tannin and long — 5 years ago

Jared Mayron

9.6

Light limestone minerality — 4 years ago

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9.4

The 2016 Clos de Vougeot is an exquisite wine. A burst of sweet red berry and floral notes make a strong opening statement. Delicate and lithe on the palate, the 2016 is such a sensual Burgundy. Clean mineral notes lend vibrancy throughout. I would prefer to cellar the 2016 for at least a few years to let the bright acids mellow a touch, but opening a bottle now is far from a crime. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2020) — 4 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.4

Absolutely terrific pinot from Paul Lato (a redundant statement, I realize!). Beautiful nose of candied strawberries, maybe a hint of nutmeg. Perfectly balanced palate - really impressive, actually, suggesting to me this is the absolute perfect time to drink this wine. Elegant, silky finish. Just great. — 4 years ago

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