Joan Ziegler

9.3

Smooth, structured full body cab! Was great at our 2025 Trim the Tree party! — 3 months ago

Mark S.

8.9

Deep cherry red with violet. Oak, black currant, black berry and cherry. Earthy. Roses. Vanilla. Tar. Slight sweet. Spicy. Concentration. Strong tannin, but smooth. CP good! Empathy Wines California Red Wine 19 @2629, Yang, 241012-241104 — a year ago

Jay Scherotter

9.1

Remarkable rose! Watermelon citrus nose with strawberry pineapple finish without typical rose sweetness. Needs a chill to bring out full flavor. Ordered a case on line and half way through. Never thought I would be reviewing a rose. Curious about the soon to be released white blend this summer. — 7 years ago

Joan Ziegler

9.1

Refreshing on a warm Saturday night. Crisp — 4 months ago

Joan Ziegler

8.9

Needed time to breathe. A nice soft young Pinot Noir. Balanced fruit forward. Enjoyed on Saturday night with Rafael. — a year ago

Micki Sever

9.0

Full rich body with jammy black berry notes. — 6 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Donnachiara – Fiano di Avellino “Empatia” 2022
Campania, Italy 🇮🇹 – DOCG

Overview
Empatia translates to empathy in Italian — a name chosen to reflect Donnachiara’s philosophy of making a wine that connects deeply with both terroir and drinker. As an elevated expression of Fiano, it’s crafted from select vineyards and offers more body and aromatic depth than their classic bottling. A modern take on one of Campania’s most historic grapes.

Aromas & Flavors
Elegant layers of honeysuckle, pear, and golden apple with hints of hazelnut, chamomile, and a touch of honeyed citrus. The nose feels expansive yet refined, showing the grape’s full complexity.

Mouthfeel
Rich yet fresh, with a medium-plus body and lively acidity. The texture is slightly waxy, adding depth, while the finish is long and mineral-driven with subtle almond notes.

Food Pairing
Perfect with seafood risotto, grilled swordfish, aged cheeses, or herb-infused chicken. Also shines with Mediterranean vegetarian dishes like eggplant parmigiana or zucchini blossoms.

Verdict
A thoughtful, elegant Fiano that embodies its name — Empatia. It bridges heritage and modern precision, connecting emotion with flavor in every sip. Beautiful now, but capable of rewarding cellaring for another 3–5 years. Cheers! — 6 months ago

Dana Brown

10

Reminded of how essential it is to live a full life, whose purpose is illuminated by a community of friends and family that reflect back the love, empathy and integrity that can help make this world whole again for future generations to come. — 5 years ago