Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Aged in French oak (85% new) for 12 months, medium Ruby with aromas of red berry fruit, floral and herb spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and tart raspberry with smoky and pleasant earthy herb notes, wrapped in vivid acidity and nice mouthfeel. Fine chalky tannins, good balance, long finish ending with fruit, smoke and oak character. Nice. — 13 days ago

John Malcolm

9.5

Delicious. Figs, currants, and dark cherries. — 6 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Björk in SF. — 2 years ago

Thijs Hendriks

10

First edition, blend of 1967-1981, very fresh — 5 days ago

Gene Pittack

10

You won’t find the quality of this wine under 10.00. But for the few bucks more, it’s absolutely delectable ! I love the bourbon hints with fruity notes, and a toasty oak finish!  — 4 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Winegeeks juarez @ mi casa — 9 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.1

Before airing, nose was weird and furniture-like. But things normalized quickly. This is one of the more complex non-Ripasso Valpos out there (yes, I know it’s not officially DOC). Nose has bitter cherry, almond, tilled soil (almost like the smell of just-pulled carrots). Great balance, fruit and acid in abundance, soft mouthfeel, lighter weight. Tannins resolved. Bone dry. Finish is minerally and savory. Would work with a wide range of Italian food. I should note that the back label states that this was made in accordance with a 19th century traditional technique, including aging in chestnut and cherrywood barrels. — 3 years ago

Amber Asaro

9.5

Burns a little in the best way. A scotch amongst wines. — 3 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2012 | rich smell with vanilla, flint, pepper, minerals. Good balance with a slight impression of drying tannins at the end — 6 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on September 19, 2023 at Home]

Purchased at the winery during 2017 visit. Grapefruit and pear, with vanilla and oak. Wine is a bit past its prime. — 7 months ago