Sinegal Estate

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

9.3

Our favorite Napa cab in the $70 price bracket. Nose displays cherries and coffee. Palate is so well balanced with sage, sandalwood and soft brown sugar. Finish extends and expands. Youthful and energetic.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair. — a day ago

with Anne-marie

Stephen, Tom and 19 others liked this

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Black truffy action!

Ron R

You know it, @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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. — 3 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. — 4 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 😮

Booker Vineyard

My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Ron R

9.2

Mo had this at 94, I had it at 92. For me, it was nice, but bone dry, and lacked density and that sweet finish I like from Cali wines. This concluded somewhat bitter for me.
Standout pizza at Bivio, Montclair. — 15 days ago

with Mo

Andrew, Shay and 25 others liked this

Norman Gennaro

I get what you mean and agree on thesex

Norman Gennaro

*these. No idea how autocorrect came up with that.

Ron R

It’s not autocorrect, @Norman Gennaro!!!

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. — 4 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…

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. — 8 months ago

Paul, S.S. and 22 others liked this

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. — 8 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 🦴

DuMOL

Chloe Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021

Ron R

9.3

Aligned with Vinous on this. Not quite as nuanced and textured as the Hudson SV’s, more delicate, but still impressive. See prior notes for more details.
Bivio, Montclair, NJ. Get some! — a month ago

with Anne-marie

Neil, John and 32 others liked this

Tua Rita

Giusto di Notri Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Ron R

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. — 3 months ago

with Anne-marie

Paul, Tom and 29 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!!

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. — 5 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