John Venable

9.0

Fairly excellent, taut, balanced Godello from Valdeorras. At what point does its reputation overtake Albariño? Maybe it already has. — 6 years ago

John Venable

9.4

Whether I prefer this or Rancia depends on which one I have open at the time. Either confirms that Sangiovese doesn’t need to come from Montalcino to make truly profound, voluptuous wines. — 7 years ago

John Venable

9.3

John had this 8 years ago

John Venable

8.8

John had this 6 years ago

John Venable

9.3

John had this 7 years ago

John Venable

9.5

Chiseled, still vibrant. Never had a Dolcetto with this much age on it and it's definitely showing me something. — 8 years ago

John Venable

9.1

Kirsch, baked plum, cocoa, green peppercorn and a big boozy blast of rum. Plush & supple with fine, persistent tannins. Give the PLCB credit where it's due: this is really good Amarone at a great price. — 8 years ago

John Venable

9.1

Poised, well-articulated méthode champenoise from a reliable old hand on the east side of Seneca Lake.. Green apple, quince, lemon curd, risen dough. Fine & persistent perlage. Killer! — 7 years ago

John Venable

9.2

Strawberry, white peach, anise, bitter almond, wet stone. Big, almost unctuous, but balanced. Textbook Tavel, which is to say, killer. — 7 years ago

John Venable

9.6

Good god. Like liquid derby pie with a hella-long savory finish. — 8 years ago