Norman Gennaro

9.3

This has more kick and aroma. Did this second. Not sure if that was right or I should have reversed it but think the progression was right. — 2 months ago

Norman Gennaro

9.4

Sake tasting. Yamaha rice selection. Really nice. To me it’s a medium weight on the palate, creamy, with a little bit of alcohol on the finish. I’m a fan of Born in general. 32% polish. 16% ABV. Fukui, Japan. — 7 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Prisoner Wine Company was born different, designed to disrupt. The Chard has added Roussanne and Gewürztraminer to this blend, Pale and lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with toasty oak aromas. On the palate flavors of crisp apple and peach with citrus zest and nutty vanilla notes, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and mineral character. — 2 years ago

Eric Tabas

9.4

Great acidity with plenty of red fruits, cherry, cranberry and plums. Its expressive and refreshing finish reminds me of those outstanding nouveau beaujolis that keeps me reaching for another bottle with friends. — 2 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Est. in 1861, first winery in the Napa by Prussian-born Charles Krug. Today the winery remains under the leadership of the Peter and Marc Mondavi, whose family purchased winery in 1943. Fruit sourced mainly from five family estates in Yountville, deep Ruby with ripe dark berry scents and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of sweet blackberry and cherry with leather, cacao and vanilla oak. Soft tannins, long ending with toasty oak and fruit! Very nice! — 8 months ago

Vanessa

9.1

Cheers to old-vine Chenin Blanc from South Africa! 🇿🇦 In South Africa, Chenin Blanc also goes by the name “Steen.”

It’s such a versatile grape and wine, capable of producing beautiful sweet, dry, still, and sparkling wines.

This wine is still and dry. We’ve paired it with sushi and it’s a delightful duet.

The grapes for this wine were grown organically in the Citrusdal Mountain district, north of Cape Town, west of the Olifants River, on the Western Cape. The bush vines were originally planted in 1957 (old!!), contributing to an intensity and a concentration of primary aromas and flavors in the grapes.

Indeed, the nose and palate offer medium(+) aromas and flavors of ripe pear, yellow apple, white peach, vegetal, boxwood, white blossom, crushed stone, and aged cheese rind notes. Lively acidity gives it lift and balances the high alcohol and intensity of fruit.

This wine was produced by Ginny Povall, American-born proprietor and self-taught winemaker of Botanica Wines. I love the botanical images on her labels, each an homage to the flower farm on which she began her wine production journey in South Africa.   

Botanica Wines, Chenin Blanc (Mary Delany Collection), 2019, ABV 14%. — 2 years ago

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Norman Gennaro

9.2

I’m a fan — 4 months ago

Caleb Kneip

9.0

My 2nd daughter was born today, cracked this open while she and mom rests.
Brilliant fruit and roasted nut- cashew maybe? A much lighter, fresher style of Viognier than the heavier stuff. My nose is a bit stuffy today so the only notes I'm getting are dusty apple and green peach leaf. Balanced acidity and a touch of sweet that cooperate to make a quenchable bottle. — 5 months ago

Alice Lee

10

Diana Bravo gave me this wine when Preston was born — 2 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.0

Color of purple, a bit dense, not too deep considering she is a cab. Nose of dark fruits, like black berries, ripe cherries, strawberry jam, minty, and some strength of alcohol. Tastes show ample acidity plus good tannins, a bit tobacco leaves, strawberry syrup, and a bit carbonate. Aftertaste shows some more acidity and grape juice. Too much juice flavor. On average. — 2 years ago