What a joy to find this bottle at a NYC steakhouse. It’s been a while. Initially turned on by these ancient Lebanese vineyards and organic practices. And blending fruit that we are Las Jaras use. Drinking well for being a ‘16. VA a bit high but reminiscent of some wilder Barolo — 2 years ago
Really good. Pricey, but rich, full-bodied, well-balanced. — 3 years ago
Opened and decanted about an hour prior to service. The 2016 San Valentino is a blend of mostly Sangiovese mixed with some local varieties. It pours a deep ruby purple with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the palate, the wine is developing with fascinating notes of ripe cherry, blackberry, exotic spices, wild underbrush, old leather and rich woody notes, some VA and dried rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ viscosity. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and lovely and despite the concentration of flavors, surprisingly nimble and super versatile with the variety of fare on the table including sturgeon in a miso with noodles (it kinda blew my mind actually). Sublime. Drink now with patience and through 2036. — 3 months ago
Jihwan Lee
충분히 칠링하고 맛보기 시작
패션프루츠 향이 지배적이고 파인애플 느낌도 난다
마셨을땐 레몬즙을 마시는것처럼 산도가 강하고 잘 익기전의 키위를 먹은 것 같다
눅눅한 풀향이나 비린내가 나지않음, 끝에 어울리지 않는 단맛이 나지 않음
가성비, 데일리로는 배신하지않는 와인인 듯 하다
+ 주희집에서 선물(?) 받은거 — 15 days ago