Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

Insane wine. Dried cherry, spice, road tar, dried roses and that haunting alpine Nebbiolo perfume that only Arpepe seems able to deliver. The palate is nimble, precise and unbelievably balanced. Yes, there is tannin, but Arpepe processes tannin through its own lens. Everything feels refined, transparent and perfectly proportioned. The architecture is stunning. There is a slight stretch on the back end right now, but the underlying balance and purity are undeniable. Already 9.6 and just getting started. — 25 days ago

Cheyenne Jaime

9.2

Really good with pad Thai! The wine cuts through the spice of the dish, but the spice brings out the smooth sweetness of the wine. — 5 months ago

Kland Aida

9.3

Loved the wine — strawberry, dried strawberries, a bit of herbs (mint?). Not too tannic but dry. — 8 months ago

Brad Taylor

9.3

The reason to become a member….this wine doesn’t disappoint in flavor and boldness. Outstanding. — a year ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.2

When in limbo, take a trip to the inferno (or Danilo Thomain’s enfer d’arvier). If this is hell, then I think I’ll settle in for a toasty spell. Crunchy pomegranate, cranberry, blackberry, raspberry (so much bramble!) and dried alpine herbs on the nose and palate. Dark stones. Volcanic spice. Vivacious, hypnotic. — 4 years ago

Patrick Cooney

9.1

Really liked it - sweet, low acid, low tannins. — 5 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.7

NEEDS a 45 minute decant.

N: sensual. Sexy. Wild cherry and blackberry. Liquor. Intense. Savory.

P: sweet wildblackberry. Silky. Explosive. So good. — 3 months ago

Silver Eyes

9.5

Light, easy-drinking & versatile with food that’s not too heavy. Really enjoyed this for an everyday white. — 3 months ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.3

Light, rust colored; some bright fruit, light tannins, and pure cherry fruit. Quite quaffable! Went well with orecchiette, sausage and rapa. I do love Valtellina neb. North meets South with this dinner. — 6 months ago

Edward D

9.7

Beautiful Smooth nice oak flavor — 8 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Nose is so sexy. Sexy cherries and roses. Pink and red roses hand crushed and jammed in your face. As it opens more dusty roses

Palate is sexy cherries. Pink rose internal aromatics. So juicy. A bit bitter. So good.

— 4 years ago

Andrea Soolah

9.1

Basins. Clear light but enough flavor to like much — 5 years ago

Kris Tucker

9.0

One of my favorites especially of the Apothic line. — 5 years ago

JFP

9.1

2022 vintage. Nice fit to bbq brusque. — 3 months ago

Rob Brobst III

9.4

The 2021 Mazèr Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2021 from Valtellina pours a bright garnet and opens with lifted aromas of red currant, cranberry, rhubarb, and orange peel layered with subtle notes of anise, cedar, and alpine herbs. On the palate it’s medium-bodied and elegant, with lively acidity and firm, chalky tannins that frame flavors of tart red berries, licorice, and a touch of earth and spice. The finish is savory and mineral-driven, showing the cool alpine character of 100% Nebbiolo (locally called Chiavennasca) with a clean, persistent structure that should continue to evolve nicely over the next several years. 🍷  — 3 months ago

Diego Turcios

9.3

Lo acompañe con ribeye, y con Lucas — 7 months ago

Rufus King

9.3

Rich, sweet smooth Italian red vermouth enjoyed before dinner at Gigi’s in the South End, Boston — 9 months ago

David Nagdeman

9.4

Light body with well balanced tannins — 4 years ago

Nicole Schilling

9.2

Dark fruits and dry finish — 5 years ago

Brenda Lambert

8.9

Apothic like — 6 years ago