Manischewitz

American Concord Grape

Del Duncan

9.8

I love very sweet wine. This is my favorite. — 3 months ago

Ronchi di Cialla

Colli Orientali del Friuli Schioppettino di Cialla 2016

Bob McDonald

9.4

A new tasting experience on several levels. Had never heard of or tasted this grape varietal, Schioppettino. I was looking for a lighter red off the menu at Settimo, Guy Grossi’s new Brisbane venture. Chosen purely because of its location in Friuli ie. cooler climate. The Somm was in the dark but the wine ended up being a revelation. Red cherry and cranberry - intense white pepper on nose and palate. Dried red florals. Love this style. Will be on the lookout for this Cuvée in the future. — a year ago

with Hugh and Georgina

Severn, Jose and 20 others liked this

Jamie Lauder

North east Italy is a hidden gem for wines.
Right up against the Dolmite Mountains, warm days, cool nights.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige really deliver.
Foradori, Franz Haas and Alois Lageder
are producers I look for.

Bob McDonald

Totally agree Jamie. I generally love cooler climate wines. In Italy the Valle d’Aosta is another example next to the Swiss Alps in the north west.

Jamie Lauder

Absolutely.
Pinot Nero…(Pinot Noir) .. from Lombardy will impress you.

Nugan Estate

Alfredo Dried Grape Shiraz 2017

Ken Taste Wine

8.9

Not a big Shiraz fan but I liked this one full flavoured nice finish would buy again — 4 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2022

Jess

9.0

Medium-deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of grape, blackberry,
Dry. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, spice, black raspberry, blueberry compote.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 4 months ago

Tom and Ira liked this

Descendientes de José Palacios

Pétalos Bierzo Mencía 2020

ESF

9.2

Love this stuff - love this grape, big fan of Alvaro Palacios… perfumed nose of red fruit, red flowers, and gentle spices. Smooth graceful on the palate, elegantly structured, generous red berried fruit, spice, licorice all wrapped in velvet — 2 years ago

Tom, Ira and 9 others liked this

Grape Creek Vineyards

Bellissimo Sangiovese Blend 2019

Wayne Stargardt

9.2

Wonderfully rich Super Tuscan. — 3 years ago

with Deb

Donnafugata

Anthìlia Sicilia Catarratto

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Primarily made with the native Cataratto grape, this Sicilian white features fresh and fruity aromas of yellow apple, peach, white flowers and a touch of lemon zest. Same fruits on the pallet. Hint of saline on the finish. Mild (but tangy) acidity helps this wine to be quite thirst quenching and refreshing. Straw gold color and lovely texture. — 4 years ago

Bob, Paul and 2 others liked this

G.D. Vajra

Kyè Langhe Freisa 2021

"Odedi"

8.9

This is a new grape variety for me from Langhe.

Reddish in color with a purplish hue.

Showing strawberries, raspberries, tart cranberries, light herbs, earth and dark chocolates.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins.

A very interesting dry red from Langhe. Feels like Nebbiolo.

100% Freisa grapes were aged for 9 months in mostly large Slavonian oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$60. — 6 months ago