Byron C Mayes

9.1

Very pale straw with pale green highlights and elegant tiny bubbles. Shy but inviting nose of honeysuckle and Bosc pear. Bright palate yields honeysuckle nectar, ripe pear, and a hint of flinty mineral mid palate to finish. That Glera darkness suggests itself but never fully shows, making this one of the most delightful Prosecco experiences one will ever have. Valdobbiadene is the top level of Prosecco and Cartizze is the pinnacle of Valdo. And it shows. I dare say this even works as an alternative to NV Champagne (blanc de blancs, of course). Pair with salads and pungent cheeses (I’m having pear and bleu cheese on butter lettuce) as a starter, or with a main course of light fish or poultry. Brunch is understood. Drink it when you buy it. — 2 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.4

The weekend upon us and we're hosting another dinner party for a couple of friends. Tonight's theme was Rhone wine, so good stuff on deck.

Couldn't get to notes; Entertaining guests first 😉.
Starting off with a bang! Paired with Gougère. — 2 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, cassis, cocoa and espresso… also a haunting aroma of something I can put my finger on… Fantastic dark fruit on the palate, bright blue fruit in the middle and black tea finish.

Made some sliders with garlic aioli and truffle Parmesan fries. — 2 years ago

John W

9.8

Grand Annate 2015. Best years of Sangiovese from the best parts of the best vineyards. 4 in 2015. Brownish ruby coloration. Dark berry, balsamic, minerals, vanilla, strawberry, and distinctive terroir that the other montepulcianos seemed to have. On the palate, rich and full bodied, sweet plum, espresso and cocoa powder on a long finish. One of the best 100% Sangiovese wines I’ve ever had. — 2 years ago

Eric

9.2

Straight shooting Napa Cabernet. Fruit forward and good acidity. Medium finish. Pleasant. Eric Benoît. I drank this decanted over three days. Definitely recommend giving lots of airtime to settle down before drinking. — 2 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2019 | For the cellar | Beautiful creamy smell with cassis, laurel and vaguely leather. Silky on the tongue with very ripe tannins. A sexy taste, só young. | With beef and mushrooms — 2 years ago

Raj Harb

9.5

Way more elegant than I was expecting. Dark fruit, roasted coffee, leather. Firing right out of the bottle. Very good. — 2 years ago

Laith A

9.4

Love this wine from Francoise Peschon (winemaker for VHR, Accendo and Cornell) .. great value that drinks better than wines twice its price!! — 2 years ago

Devin B

9.2

Soft in the mouth, but still containing jammy fruit with brambles and nettles. Not a long finish like other Nebbiolo. — 2 years ago