Peter Sultan

9.0

Was surprised by the taut and relatively complex line of acidity, but make no mistake: a feral, natural beast of a wine. Fermented plum & blackberry fruit, medium light body, that warm & friendly Zweigelt nose, but here with hops. My first dip with this vintner, who seems to harbor quite the impressive breadth of variety. — 7 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.3

Been holding onto this for a bit but in the spirit of drinking good wine in challenging times: what a vintage. The balance is just so impeccable. Rs and acid, salt water taffy & some Meyer lemon - but overall an integrated, no hard edges elegant creature — 17 days ago

Peter Sultan

8.8

I needed warmth, something a bit familiar, nothing too challenging, most of all enjoyable. I didn’t want to ponder. Tag, this it. 55/45/5- cab sauv/merlot/petit Verdot — 18 days ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

Owned by Banfi and an elder statesmen in Sherry. I’m not a Cream Sherry man but this is quite light and well constructed, for under 15$, well done. Almond paste, marzipan, walnuts on nose. — 10 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

I had to do a double take as previous vintage very different. 2018 seems the flavor profile has fit the rather svelte body. I typically recoil when I hear Burgundian to describe most wines but this has such a nice mix of fresh fruit and earthiness I am using it! A darker profile of red fruits and forest floor, can’t wait to taste in five years. Can drink now or hold. One of my fave regions in Argentina — 10 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Covid -19 wines part one: out in our quad, with our socially distanced friends and neighbors, drinking by the Hudson. After some sx and being out of work but much better. What better way to start to celebrate recovery but with a Canary Islands red- qpr too, at under 16$. Has a deep maraschino cherry thing, not too dissimilar to Cru Bojo. I love Canary Islands, and in the age of a pandemic, we all need what/who we love. — 21 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

I used to drink Linni Lambrusco (& I still will) but once I found this in my local wine shop....Dry dry but with a lovely raspberry mousse flavor, a sharp acidity. A well constructed bottle too, w foil wrapping beneath the capsule. And goes with most food- thyme scented beef lasagna from the farmers market in this case. — 10 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.3

Years ago tried, and this time drank under very different conditions- celebrating & honoring news that some Italian friends in the North (& south) are still safe & sound. Fine, grainy tannins, solidly medium weight, lovely rose hips and red fruits on nose & more red fruits & mushroom risotto in mouth. For about 25$ it’s absolutely stellar & a deal. Mountain Nebbiolo is my wheelhouse. And my family took selfies & sent to our Italian fiends. — 15 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Covid-19 wine #2: virtually shared with home boy at dusk. Portuguese Baga, give it air as has a delicate but Nebbiolo-ish shade. 12.5%, Skurnik importer. I’m enjoying Portugal now. Plus my MD/ epidemiologist neighbor listened to my lungs and gave me a clean bill of health. Now to work and help keep our patients healthy in pandemic anxiety. — 20 days ago

Peter Sultan

8.8

A decent if not very concentrated, rs leaning NY Riesling. — a month ago