I rather like this as a chilled alternative to Pinot in the hot summer months. Similar in structure to a cool weather Pinot (thinking of Germany, Austria etc) with a little less red fruit and more herbal (Greek oregano?)!notes. — a month ago
It seems to me that if you blended Weiss Burgunder and Grau Bergunder it would be similar to this.
Natural-esque - on the edge for my tolerance to natty-ness; earthy, mushroom, wet wood. 6 years might have been a wee long to wait. — 2 months ago
This is a really good representation of the better Negroamaros that are coming out of Puglia now.
The nose gives fresh red and black Fruits but more more worthy are the dried florals and herbacious tones.
Medium-low tannins, just enough acid to keep it interesting, and a nice herbal finish that is red vermouth or even Amaro like.
$21 retail Ancora — 18 days ago
I love most things from Scala Dei these days and this is no exception. 100% Garnacha rosé that doesn't give you much hint of aroma so your pallete is auep by the spice and near perfect fruity acid. — 22 days ago
64% Carignan & 34% Mourvèdre from Contra Costa County
Note to Self: check the price: this might the the deal of Summer '24 — a month ago
63% Ehrenfelser and 37% Kerner grown in the Willamette Valley.
Now those are some 'God forsaken grapes'!
There's nothing distinctive here- light minerality, light florals and light citrus fruit. But it's just a decent alternative to...well, every non aromatic wine you've been drinking all summer. Pairs well with spicy (Thai and Cantonese) food like a resiling. — 20 days ago
I didn't take time for any notes on this one but it was a fantastic pairing with cherry glazed ham — a month ago
Eeeee I WANT to like it but I just can't get past the nose of dirty raspberry farmer's work clothes. I mean, if that's your thing more power to you!
BAD ANIMAL — a month ago
This is a great time to open this! It's really come a long way in the past 2 years- standing up to its big Cab brother now. Perfect pairing with pork and BBQ dishes. — 2 months ago
Seth Masterson
The oak really stands out in this one. On one hand I think 'Too much what are you trying to hide or make up for?' and on the other hand I think 'This was daring but it worked!'.
Let me put it another way: It's too much oak for me to enjoy the bottle but it's a wood punch that makes me enjoy the glass over many other Pinot's I've had recently.
As they used to say in elementary school 'You get an E for effort' — 4 days ago