Federico Paternina

Rioja Tempranillo 2018

9.3

Has all the silly stuff on the label. Flag like, face of ancient lord, weird crown on an egg symbol, and raised print on the name. Only subtle thing is that it’s grey. Lovely red, red rose color in the glass. Smells great. Flowers, rose hips, rocks in rain, wood. Flavors are also excellent. Savory edge with nice smoke. Plenty of tart berries. More rose hip and citrus. Some black tea. Almost an earl grey tone. This is a steal of a Rioja from Gross Out. Under $10 I think and it’s dense, complex and full of flavors that Rioja does so well often. — 7 days ago

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Federico Schatz

Pinot Noir 2014

Martinez

9.0

100% Pinot Noir by natural wine pioneer Friedrich Schatz. From about 3 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards in Ronda. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Ruby color. Lively nose with black fruit (bramble, blackberries) and herbal notes. Balanced, good acidity — 3 months ago

Stefano Di Blasi & Federico Cerelli

Bianco Trevenezie White Blend 2019

Harry O’Mahoney

9.2

Decent cheap wine!! Sweet with wine finish. Will be great with fish — 8 months ago

Federico Curtaz

Gamma Etna Bianco Carricante 2018

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9.1

Dusty yellow flowers, smoke, crushed stone, nectarine and hints of hazelnut lift up from the 2018 Etna Bianco Gamma, creating a deeply alluring display. It’s soft and textural, balancing ripe orchard fruits against hints of sour green citrus and salty mineral tones. Notes of young mango and peach linger, along with a subtle buzz of residual acidity, all under a pretty air of inner florals. This highly enjoyable Carricante is showing beautifully already, but it should also excel for a number of years in a cold cellar. (Eric Guido, Vinous, June 2021)
— 13 days ago