For New Year’s dinner, before the champagne — 5 years ago
Wow. Can’t decide if this is plain dark or totally evil. Nose is dense blackberry and licorice flower. Almost sagrantinoey But it has a lovely sweetness. Palate is dark fruits. A bit of licorice. Mineral. Almost a hint of spicy mineral with a pleasant balancing hint of bitterness. The wine is on the sledgehammer side a bit so you have to be prepared for that. There is some brightness but it’s more In the background. As it opens some lovely licorice flower on the finish. Slightly pleasantly grippy texture. Not typical bojo gamay. But this has a place in a cellar. It’s a great example of what it is. Perhaps the only example of what it is. — 7 years ago
Tassie last day, sweet — 7 years ago
This freak show of a wine I have a soft spot for. Pure Tintillia from Molise. The nose is just crazy. Nuts, anise, blackberry syrup and fresh blackberries. So much to the aromas. They are so present. Not wispy. Mean, evil aromas. But you cannot look away. Pasolini liquified. Rich but fresh and has so much energy. Velvety tannins that gain substance with air. Chewy and dense but also somewhat light on its feet. Long finish and very fresh. Really intense. But also elegant. A wine of contrasts. Let’s see what air does. But a great wine despite my meandering review. — 2 years ago
This was so surprising and good from Tank Garage. I love their winery for the fun atmosphere, customer service and wine labels....but this is a legitimate Napa Valley Cab blend! I wish I would have bought a case. 89% cab, 7% merlot, 4% petit Verdot. Huge body, rich, earthy finish, no acidity lower tannins. Wow. Good job Tank Garage! — 6 years ago
If Burgundy is the pennacle of Pinot Noir… Pinot Noir by the creator of Sassicaia from The Argentine Patagonia is its evil twin… That is what’s in my glass. This is the entry level 2014 and it is mirroring some of the Premier Cru Burgundy’s I’ve tried in the past... Cheers! — 3 years ago



Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2024 vintage. Necessary evil. At least the price is nice. 1.8.26. — 3 months ago