Umani Ronchi
San Lorenzo Rosso Conero Red Blend 2015
I’ve been drinking a well-regarded Amaro fro le Marche lately, and the nose on this reminds me of that herb- infused smell. Also some smoke, tobacco, menthol, and a little barnyard funk . Lovely black fruit with some good tannins that blend in so well with food: on this case, homemade ricotta gnocchi, with homemade brasciole, homemade sausage ( homemade) tomato sauce, and garden greens from the deck. Feasting tonight. Such a soft, expressive wine. Rosso Conero is the finest expression of montepulciano — 9 days ago
Viña Errazuriz
Max Reserva Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2013
Nose of candy and a little funky sulfur. Light color, gamay- like candy quality yo it. Though it smells a bit better, this tastes like my homemade zin. Blind, I would have guessed that’s what it was. And since James Suckling gave it a 91, I’m sure he would grade my homemade wine equally as well! But I’m a tougher sell, so 8.8 — 7 days ago
Cantina Zaccagnini
Il Vino Dal Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017
Il Chiosso
Gattinara Nebbiolo 2012
Orange almost. This seems like the juice of vines trying to get the little it can out of rocky, thin soil. Not s as whole lot of fruit. Earthy, rocky, some strong tannins. Generally sounds rather unappealing, but there is an appealing quality to this. — 6 days ago
Angelo Casagrande
I really love D’Arenberg. Their budget wines- Stump Jumps - are always a good value( though not quite as good the last few years. This one and the Shiraz ( The Footbolt) are always terrific and @20$ I cant really afford the expensive ones but these rock. Medium bodied- not big and jammy- but great fruit and no wood! Finish lingers with some tannic bitterness. Can drink on its own or very food friendly. I had it with grilled burgers. And vintage to vintage, it’s really good! — 2 days ago