Joe Christenson

8.9

Tart and dark cherry, earthy, some green vegetal notes. Doesn’t have the same depth of Sun dried red fruit as other ripassos I’ve tried, but it’s a solid example of the style. — 5 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Aromas of ripe dark fruits, cooking spice and smoky notes. On the palate of this bug wine, flavors of blackberry and plum, raisin like tones with cacao, oak and cinnamon spice. Rich tannins, soft, lingering well balanced ending with smoky spice. Very Nice. Tasting Sample. — 5 years ago

Mark Kirkpatrick

8.9

Decent drop of Val, the hearty bouquet doesn't bely the depth of body and concentration. — 10 years ago

with Greg

Jody Wycech

9.1

Tasty. Had it with eggplant Parmesan, it paired well. Would love to have again. — 7 months ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Joe Christenson

9.2

Beautiful balance of bright sour cherry and the deeper golden raisin flavors. Great tannin structure and some tan soil terroir notes give the fruit depth. The nose is a lively preview. Definitely shines at cellar temps — don’t let this one get to room temp or the alcohol gets too hot (at 15.5% that’s bound to happen). Drinking great 7 years in. — 5 years ago

with Alicia

Josée Blouin

9.3

Délicieux avec saumon — 10 years ago

John W

9.2

Dark ruby coloration. On the nose, vanilla, cherry oak. On the palate, cherry, oak, Vanilla, medium long finish of same. — 3 years ago

Erin Chaney

9.1

Great red blend! Easy for the masses. Perfect dryness with robust flavors. — 4 years ago

with Jared

Kate

9.4

Wow! I prefer Barolo but prefer not to spend. Smooth cherry. Short finish. Drinkable — 6 years ago