Tenuta Novare
Bertani Signature Valpolicella Ripasso Corvina Blend
13.5% booze, about $18, purchased. Very drinkable, but not much of the raisiny richness you'd expect from a ripasso. Still a good effort. — 8 years ago
Vietti
Tre Vigne Barbera d'Asti 2014
13.5% booze, about $20, purchased. Long time fan of Vietti, but this vintage is a little lackluster. May just need a little breathing room. — 8 years ago
Famille Perrin
Les Christins Vacqueyras Red Rhone Blend 2012
14.5% booze, about $25, sample. Dull, muted even with plenty of breathing room, and ultimately forgettable. — 9 years ago
Flora Springs
Trilogy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
14.2% booze, about $80, sample. Tight at first, but really opens up. Bordeaux style, without losing that Napa Valley juiciness. Lovely stuff. — 8 years ago
Fazio
'U Munti Nero D'Avola 2014
13.5% booze, about $12, purchased. 2014 vintage is prettier than '13, with more ripe cherry and a little more grip. Extremely pleasant table wine, and very good value. — 8 years ago
Daniel Hernandez-Brun
13% booze, about $68, sample. In the tank for Carillon. Fat and juicy, with tons of nutty flavors and big bright acidity. Serious wine. Best enjoyed out of a plastic cup on a late night train so full it's standing room, on the way to see friends and family, in December. — 8 years ago