Tua Rita

Giusto di Notri Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

9.4

Visited the winery approx. 4 years ago - our fave Italian producer.
While it requires further bottle development, its pedigree is shining. A more traditional presentation which displays olives, spice box and overripe plums. Moderate tannins are tucked in with soft acidity. You’re tasting the terroir and wine making skills here. No “construction” required. Excellent.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair. — a month ago

with Anne-marie

Paul, Tom and 28 others liked this

Jan A

Nice to hear, I've got many Tua Rita cuvee's stacked in my cellar. Curious to open the first one soon!

Ron R

The Tuscan 2019 vintage was considered to be outstanding. I’m going to stock up on these as this wine is going to pick up pace with additional cellaring. It’s not completely ready at this point. Probably requires 2-3 more years in the bottle.

Michael Younkins

Perfect photo! Nice!!

Modus Operandi Cellars

Rosé of Pinot Noir

Ron R

9.1

Winemaker has recently announced that he’ll no longer make this. It’s well behaved and shows its vineyard pedigree. A good rosé bites the dust - Bivio, Montclair. — 6 months ago

Paul, S.S. and 22 others liked this

Bivio

Chianti Sangiovese 2015

James Hibbert

9.0

Really well balanced red with great acidity, fruit and tannins. A real live wire wine that is easy drinking, with or with food — 5 years ago

Bivio

Delle Venezie IGT Pinot Grigio 2009

Jay Gaughan

9.3

Debate wine. Such minerals. Wow. — 9 years ago

DuMOL

Chloe Ritchie-Lorenzo Old Vines Chardonnay 2021

Ron R

9.4

Mixed spice on the nose transitions to honeydew melon and roasted nuts and elderflower. Possesses depth and texture with moderate acidity. Nice lengthy finish. Loving this…
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair. — 2 months ago

with Anne-marie

Paul, Tyler and 29 others liked this

Shay A

I’m a fan of these as well.

Ron R

Hi @Shay A, had this a while back, but this vintage soared… 👍🏾

Modus Operandi Cellars

Center of Gravity Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Ron R

9.5

Get some of this direct from the winery. For the loot, one of the very best Cali SB’s out there…
Bivio, Montclair, NJ. — 2 months ago

with Anne-marie

Ted, Jose and 22 others liked this

Shay A

Agreed! Is that Keste pizza in the background?

Ron R

No @Shay A, my snowboarding friends opened a pizza restaurant in NJ. If you’re ever back in the area, we’ll take you there. I consider this to be better than Kesté 😮

Renouveau

Bacigalupi Vineyards Chardonnay 2019

Ron R

9.4

I read like a broken record. My prior notes apply. Excellent, contemporary example of the varietal. Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair, NJ. — 7 months ago

with Anne-marie

Paul, Tom and 25 others liked this

Shay A

Ronnie, I’ve got to try this after all of your positive remarks.

Ellen Clifford

Love the vineyard, haven’t had the producer!

Ron R

@Shay A, contact the winery directly. I’m sure they’ll throw you a bone 🦴

Venge Vineyards

Silencieux Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Ron R

9.5

We love this stuff. Never gets old.
Really deserves a higher rating. Wifey went to 96!!!
Bivio Montclair, NJ. — 2 months ago

with Anne-marie

Joe, Ceccherini and 27 others liked this

Jose Lorenzo

Dynasty family. Father and son have been trailblazers. Cheers.

Paul K

Gotta get you some Hunnicutt then. Kirk V is the winemaker and they do such a good job sourcing from great vineyards. You’ll love it!

Ron R

@Paul K, I’ve tasted it many years ago. I’ll retry it…

Edge Hill

Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Ron R

9.5

This is holding up surprisingly well. Nose present roasted pineapple, rosemary and hints of bread. Palette is balanced and restrained. Sweet notes and soft acidity caress the mid palate. Glorious combination with outstanding pizza. Bivio, Montclair. — 4 months ago

with Anne-marie

Bob, Jan and 29 others liked this

Eric Urbani

@Ron R I’ll take the wine and the pizza - both look yum

Bivio

Brut Prosecco Di Conegliano E Valdobbiadene

Dean Sultani

9.0

Another Costco find just below 10 bucks there. This one is very drinkable, light and crisp. A perfect sparkling wine with cheese or seafood. I will definitely buy this again — 8 years ago