Seth Masterson

9.2

Delicious, quaffable Barbera.
Lots of layers for a grape that never has the respect like its neighbors. Black plum, red plum, black peppercorn, green cardamom, and so much drinkability. Not one to share- be selfish and open this one on one of those solo nights! — a day ago

Seth Masterson

8.8

A real fruit and flower bomb, but enough acid to keep it from being cloying, though drinking it is reminiscent of drinking vermouth with its strong floral notes. — 16 days ago

Seth Masterson

9.5

While I love my local Chardonnay this guy is the hands down best domestic Chardonnay I've had in 2025. It has everything you could ask for - elegant fruit, balanced acid, silky texture without being insipid, and deep stone and mineral like you just dunked your head into a glacial stream. This is awesome stuff and I recommend you seek it out. — 2 months ago

Seth Masterson

8.6

Dark, almost inky Pinot from the Willamette Valley. Seems like it must have been a hot summer. The fruit almost tastes charred. Tannins surprisingly high.
Some good earthy notes. Maybe an Ok wine if paired with something that you would normally pair with Temperanillo. — 3 months ago

Seth Masterson

9.1

It took a few hours to open up, initially it was lacking the minerality and depth I expected but it got there eventually. This is super clean, like it washed down a northern German creek and straight into the bottle clean. Lemony fresh, lime juice, all the citrus in there on the finish. — 3 days ago

Seth Masterson

8.9

Very dark burgundy with a lot of ruby and dark purple tones.
Earthy, cheese rind and mushroom dominate the nose. Surprising tannins, ultra tight and intense this one needs to sit for another 5 years at least - maybe longer-;regretting opening it now.
I don't have the experience to know what this will become but I know that it will be a greater wine than it is today. — a month ago

Seth Masterson

9.3

Note to self: Please buy more. This seems like awesome Temperanillo with an elegance you have not come across in years but you were in no state to give it proper attention.
Your rating may be hopeful or reserved.

*Second bottle:
Uncorking this one with higher expectations and I'm not disappointed. Nose of fresh black and red raspberries dusted with dark roasted cocoa (I've been a sucker for the cocoa flavors I've been discovering in a couple American oak aged Petite Sirah and Temperanillo lately) It's a nose that leaves you salivating before you sip.
The sip brings a balanced velvety weighted liquid that sits pleasently on the tongue while it starts to release medium black assam tea like tannins, and enough acid to keep it all from being cloying.
I wouldn't call it a complex finish but it's an easy finish and gives you the assurance that this will be a crowd pleaser deal at $23 — 3 months ago

Seth Masterson

9.0

Strangely non vintaged and not much information on this one. My guess is garnacha and something something - almost has some merlot notes.
Almonds, toast, deep red fruit, this is really good stuff that found its way into America. Medium bodied, medium acid, fresh red cherry and raspberry. It's like a really tasty table wine that caught you by surprise. — 13 days ago

Seth Masterson

9.3

This ages so well. A balance of mature and fresh: cigars, tomato leaf, eggplant (first time I think I ever said that!), cassis.
Finely structured tannins, the acids have mellowed a little but still very present.
Who knows how long this one could go but it's a great time to drink it now! — 2 months ago

Seth Masterson

9.0

This bottle makes me think that '23 was a very good year for the Loire. The aromas are overflowing from the glass as soon as it's being poured. There are so many interesting fruit notes in this Sauv Blanc that I would swear it must be a field blend with some Chenin Blanc or Marsanne.
A great wine for those of us who enjoy the olfactory orgasm. — 3 months ago