Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Nose is ripe with late season red cherries. Spice, earth. Wet earth and tweed jacket. Really spectacular fruit on the nose. Almost a cola like intensity but it’s all Burg fruit. Terrific aromas. Really nice layered spices beyond that. Almost middle eastern. Juicy and so concentrated with such sappy and pure fruit. Man what amazing fruit here. So long and slippery. Really open now but will develop. More 22’s I taste more I have to pat myself on the back for making the call these would be open when they landed. Not one closed 22 so far. Fantastic wine. — 6 days ago

Francesca Floyd

10

Favourite rose so far :) fruity and sweet, not too acidic — 4 years ago

Willie Carter

8.9

A rather vivid ruby red color with a wide brim upon opening. After an hour decant the nose displays classic Brunello notes of dried cherries, violets, and smoked tobacco. A bit beefy and meaty with more smoke and grilled meats also show. The plethora of eastern spices compliment the black tea.

Classic, old school Brunello. Can’t beat it. Not modern in its approach, this is more austere than many of the newer models. But that doesn’t mean it’s not inviting. Elegant gets thrown around far too often in wine but it’s appropriate here. Lush and ethereal with that certain something going on.

The fruit on the palate is still lovely and lively. Long, deep notes of cherries and plums. Sandalwood and roasted nuts to go with the cigar box. Leather and dusty earth to die for. Wonderful acidity on the long finish. This is still just a baby so keep waiting but it’s so pretty right now. — 4 years ago

Pippa

9.1

Well balanced, hints of under-ripe fruit — maybe melon and pear. Tastes like Chardonnay grape. Finish is interesting and slightly metallic. Quite nice, an unexpected surprise. — 6 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Very nice blue flower, dark plum and baking spice aromas. Savory pallet of black berry/cherry fruit and black licorice. Smooth tannins. Nice balance and bright acidity. From the far eastern end of Tuscany. — 3 years ago

Kristin Cancellieri

9.0

Strawberry minerals off dry refreshing springtime dreamy rose pairing well with the salinity of seared scallops. Bottled a few months ago and super delicious. — 4 years ago

with Lorraine

Trevar Ondiek

9.5

Wine festival — 9 months ago

Martinez

8.9

Entry-level dry Riesling from two vineyards: White Spring (on the western shore of Seneca Lake) and 16 Falls vineyards (on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake). Fermented in stainless steel. Green apple and citrus (lime) aromas and some floral notes. Refreshing, dry. Lemon and pineapple notes on the palate. Vibrant acidity. Lingering finish. Easy to drink, great value — 2 years ago

K S

9.0

Very Rich, Velvety & Smooth w/Cherry, Berry & Soft Spice!
Can’t ever Judge a wine by its price alone! This ones a winner for me from the Yellow Tail & my fave so far. — 4 years ago

Debbie mcCuaig

9.4

Best CS wine so far for me. Mild Cabernet, no acid bite, goes down smooth, great with steak! — 5 years ago