Nick Heer

9.1

Raspberry, cherry, lilac, bright, summery. — a month ago

Yan Gagnon

9.1

Présentation: Le Giusto di Notri est l'une des cuvées phares du domaine Tua Rita, situé à Suvereto dans la région côtière de la Maremme en Toscane. Ce vin représente l'expression toscane d'un assemblage bordelais, élaboré avec la précision et le savoir-faire qui ont fait la réputation de cette propriété. Aspect Visuel: Robe d'un rubis profond et intense aux reflets violacés, typique d'un vin encore jeune mais déjà concentré. La couleur est opaque au centre avec une légère transparence sur les bords. Nez: Le bouquet est riche et complexe, s'ouvrant sur des notes intenses de fruits noirs (cassis, mûre, cerise noire) soutenues par des nuances de prune fraîche. L'élevage en bois apporte des arômes élégants de vanille, de cèdre et d'épices douces. Avec l'aération se développent des notes balsamiques, d'eucalyptus, d'iode et de réglisse, ainsi que de subtiles touches méditerranéennes de garrigue et de laurier. Bouche: L'attaque est ample et soyeuse, révélant un vin structuré mais déjà accessible malgré sa jeunesse. La matière est dense avec des tanins fins et bien intégrés qui promettent une belle évolution. L'équilibre entre puissance et élégance est remarquable, soutenu par une acidité fraîche qui apporte tension et longueur. Les saveurs reprennent le registre des fruits noirs mûrs, enrichies de notes de cacao amer, d'épices grillées et d'une touche minérale rappelant le graphite. La finale est longue et persistante, légèrement réglissée, avec une belle fraîcheur qui invite à la dégustation. Conclusion: Le 2021 Tua Rita Giusto di Notri exprime avec brio l'excellence du terroir de Suvereto et le savoir-faire du domaine. Ce millésime combine harmonieusement la richesse méditerranéenne et la structure bordelaise pour offrir un vin déjà séduisant mais promis à une belle évolution. — a year ago

Jacob Ellis-Jones

8.9

Very nice! Aromas remind me of Brio version. — 5 years ago

Julia Geisler

9.5

I’m not celebrating my birthday until the weekend but it’s always nice to have something the actual day of - thank you @James Forsyth for sharing this!! It’s delicious, the black currant really makes this taste 😍 chef’s kiss, as we millennials say. Almost dangerously good, it really tastes like the black currant juice I drink in Germany.
Also thank you to @Shea Bove @Matthew Burgess @Claire Troussieux for making today fun 🥳 — 7 years ago

with Shea, Matthew and 2 others

John B

9.2

Textbook Napa Cabernet. Currants, blackberries, a touch of cedar and graphite on the finish. — 8 years ago

Antonia Edwards

9.0

Easter begins...where is @James Forsyth ? — 8 years ago

with Hetty, Nick and 1 other

Justin Chiotti

9.2

2009 vintage and way better than I even imagined. — 9 years ago

Grayson Stack

9.5

Solid. 2022 version. Very good Sangiovese — 2 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Starting my Icelandic beer journey with the Brio NR. 1 which is always brilliant. Pure and long. Fresh and clean. — a year ago

Natalie Harper

8.9

Virgin wines - brio - soave - Italian — 3 years ago

Jacob Ellis-Jones

9.5

Candied pear! Love this wine! Love the producer too! — 5 years ago

James Forsyth

9.5

Baby Alexander is holding a bottle of Habitation Velier Forsyths WP 2005 Single Jamaica Rum in honor of National Rum Day! This was the first bottling of Worthy Park rum since the pot stills were mothballed in 1962, with the site having previously produced the spirit without interruption from 1670. The rum is named after the inventor of the still, one Alexander Forsyth, baby's namesake, who worked as a coppersmith in the 1890s. Interestingly his company, Forsyths, remains a leader in distillation equipment.

This 10 year aged rum is said to have leather, bourbon spice, toffee and smoke. I look forward to verifying these notes when baby Alex gives me permission to crack open his bottle. (And thus the rating is a guess for now too.) — 7 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.8

Top Winery new release “I Block” DO NOT MISS OUT. Order immediately. @Mike Smith @Warren Sapp @Warren Sapp @Neal Schaffer @Martin G Rivard @David L @Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher @Carl Fischer @Antonio Galloni @Jim Trobaugh @James Forsyth @Shay A @TheSkip @Susan Sung @Jody Scharf @Vanessa D @leon egozi @leon egozi @Eric Shanks @Eric LaMasters @Vanessa D @Neal Schaffer @Peggy Hadley @Stanley Barrios @Kirk Feyereisen @Kimberly Anderson — 8 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Brio de Cantenac Brown – 2020
Margaux, Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
Brio is the second wine of Château Cantenac Brown, offering a more accessible take on Margaux. This 2020 vintage is composed of 62% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Cabernet Franc, aged in French oak (25% new) to balance fruit, structure, and approachability. 
Aromas & Flavors
Juicy red fruits—raspberry, red currant—merge with cedar, baking spice, and subtle floral lift. Earthy and graphite tones bring depth.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full body, with soft but persistent tannins. The wine opens smoothly and finishes long with fruit and spice echoing.

Food Pairings
Roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses. Also pairs beautifully with charcuterie.

Verdict
A concentrated, value-driven Margaux that shows the pedigree of Cantenac Brown. The 2020 Brio balances power and elegance — drink now or cellar for 8–12 years. 🍷 cheers!

Did You Know? 📌
Second wines (like Brio) are often sourced from younger vines or lots not selected for the Grand Vin, yet in 2020 Cantenac Brown treated it with care: the blend leans more Merlot than the Grand Vin to give earlier approachability. — 9 months ago

Natalie Harper

9.3

Brio - Famoso - 2023
Italy - virgin wines — 2 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

This might be better than the Blueberry Sour. Unreal aromas. So fresh and so complex. Grapefruit, sweet apple flesh and lovely finesse. A stunning beer. — 4 years ago

Cheylsea Lauren

9.1

Freshly opened plastic pool toys on the nose. Grippy and tannic mouth feel upfront. Finishes tart and juicy - stems, concord grape, cranberry and underripe raspberry. — 6 years ago

with Spencer

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.1

Excellent. Approachable Nebbiolo, 2013--just enough age to make it enjoyable. Getting ready for our upcoming Italy trip! Looking for recommendations. Visiting Barolo et al and Puglia this time around.

Friends: where should we go? Who should we meet? What should we drink?

@Antonio Galloni @Bill Bender @P A @Kimberly Anderson @"Odedi" @Eric Shanks @Dr. Owen Bargreen @Ralph DiBiasi @David From The 504 @James Forsyth @David L @Mike R @Shay A @Stuart Scheff @David T — 7 years ago

Sami Pollak

9.7

Incredible. Tasty smooth wonderful @Samantha Potter @Maria Buckley @James Forsyth @Julia Geisler — 8 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.3

Super clean fresh nose. A mid-palate bursting with beautifully balanced fruit wrapped in a ball of acid. An extended finish that will grow after a few years of aging. @James Forsyth thanks for the thumbs up , Stubborn Seed. — 8 years ago