Free Run Juice

Sono Montenidoli

Fiore Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2021

Delectable Wine
9.2

The 2021 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Fiore is a blend of three clones taken from just free run juice. That approach yields a soft, creamy Vernaccia with gorgeous textural richness and fine balance. Orchard fruit, white flowers, mint, white pepper and a kiss of spice all build effortlessly. Beautifully persistent and classy, the Fiore is a winner from Montenidoli. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2023)
— 8 months ago

Graziano Prà

Staforte Soave Classico Garganega 2017

Date drank: September 2021
Year: 2017
Producer: Pra
Grape(s): 70% Garaganega
Region: Soave Classico
Purchased from: Garagiste
Distributor/Importer: Free Run
Natty: traditional likely not completely natty
Notes: delightful round and crisp, nice linger on the finish. Great with cheese and vegetable.
— 3 years ago

Thomas Allen Wines

Free Run MM Vineyards Verdelho 2021

An amazing wine! I had the chance to sample the wine during a wine tasting at the winery. Great place, wonderful people, and all amazing wines. Notes of plumb and fig up front that blends into a bit of a jammy note, and finishes with a good dry note with hints of leather and tobacco. — 2 months ago

Free Run Cellars

American Lake Michigan Shore Zinfandel

ESF
9.0

@Delectable Wine - a minor point: this is not Lake Michigan Shore as the grapes are sourced from Napa which is why they call it American.
As for the juice, see previous note. This is very tasty stuff and holding up really well!
— 3 years ago

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Jason Brater

Jason Brater

@ESF are you in MI?
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Currently NC but vacation often in MI

Domaine François Cotat

La Grande Côte Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Holy cow, what a home run! This my friends its the taste of terroir. Dense and muscular, with a focused minerality that is keeping the beat.
Despite its youth it is very expressive and not holding back on its complexity. François Cotat La Grande Côte, a marvelous piece and an act in the magic of wine.
Pronounced intense aromas with a layered depth Lemon juice, kiwi, boxwood, dandelions almost reaching towards honey with a prominent Limestone mineraliy that is keeping the beat.
High piercing acidiy that cuts through the smooth and ripe edges. Dense and athletic on the mid palate with a layered complexity, salty backbone as it expands before closing up in a long tightening finish.
— 3 years ago

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Free Run Cellars

Mezzo White Blend

Free Run Cellars Mezzo. Part of sweet white flight. Citrus and green apple notes. Semi-sweet — 7 months ago

Free Run Juice

Paperbark Red Blend 2019

Slightly sweet — 2 years ago

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Mani di Luna

SanJolais So2 Free Carbonic Juice

Damn. Sangiovese done as beaujolais. Chill it slightly. Let it open. Beautiful. — 3 years ago

Free Run Cellars

Lake Michigan Shore Syrah 2012

ESF
9.0

Still going strong - now showing same black & blue fruits w/subtle hi-tone note along w/many secondary flavors of minerals, graphite, savory, forest floor and white pepper. Def northern Rhone vibe here, teeth staining, inky brooding & powerfully built, grippy - still can’t believe it’s from Mi — 3 years ago

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Bob McDonald

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Interesting to see more wines being made away from the traditional strongholds in the USA.
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Bob: indeed - it’s like the proliferation of microbreweries, there is so much good wine being produced in places you don’t realize had that capability. I travel frequently and try to find gems in out of the way places