Jan de Weerd

9.2

Had to get in the zone as I will have dinner with our Napa Valley Aficionado this week 😊. High quality wine. Just wasn’t able to explore it. Stayed very tight and the oak was hiding (I think) some very promising vibrant fruit. — a year ago

with Tammy

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.0

This plays a well balanced role. Enough fruit intensity to appeal to New World drinkers and the hint of death and higher acid that might work for a Bordeaux aficionado. — 2 years ago

Wulf Losee

9.0

2018 open December 2021. This is a solid (a very solid, indeed!) Willamette Pinot. Nothing like this comes out of Burgundy, and the French are poorer for it. Raspberries and nettles on the nose, with bright red fruit on the front of the palate. The fruit immediately surrenders to a dense tannic structure. Slightly sour/mineral finish. It leaves a puckery aftertaste that I find a little off putting.

However, when it comes to tannins, this wine punches way above its weight. This is a tipple you can serve to your Cab bigot friends — but don’t show them the bottle! Tell them that it’s an interesting Red Mountain Cab that you found in Washington State. See how long you can fool them. On the other hand, if you’re a Pinot aficionado, this wine may just be a little too heavy for your tastes. Personally, I like my Pinots to be a little more delicate. I’m giving this a 9.0, because it’s a very good wine, But it’s a little rough around the edges. I suspect it will age quite well, though. — 3 years ago

Walter A Wino Forever

10

Quickly becoming my favorite! Bold and flavorful with a peppery finish, great with steak. I may be biased as a bourbon aficionado, but the whiskey barrel aging definitely adds something special. Top notch! — 2 years ago

Paul T HB

8.9

Its the Extra Anejo,
Immediately tasted the Artificial sweeteners. It’s like having a Austin Hope or Caymus after tasting a Sassicia or Dominus
Half price so worth the $50.00, but don’t confuse it with real tequila. Don’t get fooled by website description

Alma De Agave “Autentico” Exta Añejo is the ultimate tequila juice for the real tequila aficionado. Matured in Canadian oak barrels for 5 years almost twice the required regulated norm). Enjoyed neat or on the rocks. Packaged in its unique triangular, hand-molded bottle, beautiful copper metal cap, and inside its 100% recyclable individual case. Each bottle is signed by our master distiller, and hand numbered with its aging date, lot, and cask. “Autentico’ is a true craftsmanship piece.
Aged: 60 monthsSpirit: 100% Blue Weber Agave. — 2 years ago

Jeremy.Buss

9.2

Not a whiskey aficionado but love this one. Smooth, moderate caramel and vanilla, with small hint of smoke. Something that I would buy over and over again. — 4 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.2

I am not a rum aficionado but this rum might make me get into it. Beautiful smooth taste with notes of vanilla. Long finish. And tastes extremely good in Negril, Jamaica. 🇯🇲 Best consumed with a heavy dose of reggae music in the background. 🤙 — 2 years ago

Tim L

9.2

A luscious Vino Nobile the all the merits attributed by the proclaimed experts…big flavor dark berries smooth balanced soft tannins and the famous yada yada yada of the merely opinionated wine aficionado/drinker. Drink again! — 2 years ago

Vasudev Vadlamudi

9.5

Sweet but not cloying. Delightful on its own, or in a fancy negroni. Probably the best vermouth I’ve had (though I am not an aficionado!) — 3 years ago

Gdubbs

9.0

I’ll admit it: I’m not a pinot aficionado. However, this bottle is changing my attitude towards the varietal. — 4 years ago