Some Dude

8.7

This is fine. Very full mouthfeel, but string acidity to balance it out. So it’s pretty good for a rich dish, like a cream sauce or a rich gravy pork. As for patio drinking, I suppose it’s fine.

It’s not a bad Chardonnay—and there are plenty of those. They keep the oak in check. But it’s also not one of those sublime layered beauties. But sometimes not bad is good enough. — a month ago

Some Dude

8.7

A nice little wine.

Fresh, medium to full mouthfeel, and with that little pinot grid baking spice. Give it a shot if you’re on the patio. — a month ago

Some Dude

8.9

This is great for what it is: not a big Brunello but a really lovely dinner wine that will play a great supporting role behind Wednesday pasta. Nicely structured fruit, tannins and acidity make it a great food wine. — a month ago

Some Dude

9.0

Very nice and dry red. — 6 months ago

Some Dude

9.3

One of the most important dimensions to consider when eating a wine is deliciousness.

That’s what this wine offers. We had the 2016, in 2022, and we decanted it 3 or 4 hours before we drank it. It was awesome. This is a wine that could easily age for another 10–15 years, but it had so much depth and richness and balance. Enjoy the hell out of this one! — a month ago

Some Dude

9.0

Very clean and delightful. Bright strawberry flavors and a nice mousse: what’s not to like? — a month ago

Some Dude

8.9

So delightful!
These rating scales don’t do justice to wonderful wines like this one. If you are looking for a 90+ banger of a wine, then you’ll miss the joy you get from this kind of straightforward pure expression of south Rhone Grenache. It’s so flexible and friendly with so many foods.

If you’ve been drinking $10 wines, then step up to this one and enjoy its clean friendly flavor. If you’ve been snobbishly drinking $25+ wines, then you’re also missing the simple joys of a great table wine like this. — a month ago

Some Dude

9.2

If you’re new to Franciacorta, you couldn’t pick a better place to start.

You get a really fabulous mousse, and a wonderful clean and bright Chardonnay fruit with a dry but delightful finish. Don’t look for that toasty brioche that a champagne would offer; this is made differently. But take this as the crisp, refreshing (and very good-friendly) wine that it is. — a month ago

Some Dude

8.8

Light and clean, with lots of cherry fruit as it’s opened. After being decanted and opening up for three hours, it comes into a new balance with softer tannins. Wonderful with grilled lamb chops and a spring vegetable risotto. — a month ago

Some Dude

8.9

Lots of lychee and some violet. It finishes with a botanical tartness that is very reminiscent of gin or of a French 75. This isn’t a funky pet-nat but a dry, floral and refreshing one. Very nice! — a month ago