M. Christopher Roebuck

9.1

Medium orange-rimmed ruby in color. Not too expressive on the nose: some dried flowers, albeit with stems and potting soil. Medium plus bodied. Medium minus acidity. Dry with nice initial palate feel but then gives way to bitterness and somewhat rough tannins. Medium alcohol at 14.0ABV but feels hotter. Some cranberry/unripe strawberry left, but not much else--pehaps some woody vanilla. At 8 years old, I would expect some tertiary flavors to have begun to develop. I don't think this is improving. It's a strong Brunello with a stiff upper lip, would pair well with a Florentine steak, but not elegant.

91 points — 4 months ago

Chris

9.2

Perfect to sip in the late summer sun by the pool. The notes of apricot are a delightful, refreshing surprise. — 2 years ago

with Chris

Kaity Wegen

10

So so good. Beautiful wine. — 4 years ago

Doug Powers

9.0

Fruity, quite dry, really a solid sparkler, nice acid, medium-long finish, perfect for this 110-degree day (yeah, it’s a “dry” heat)!! — 4 months ago

with Monique and Jim

Daniel Bloom

9.3

Smoky deliciousness w a beam of refreshing acidity. Dark sous bois and black cherries. Lively palate, great w funky cheeses. A house favorite.
Best Valpolicella blend so far. — 2 years ago

with Sarah and Fletcher

Geoff Franz

9.0

This was a pretty fun wine. Super aromatic and pleasing. What I want on a hot day. — 3 years ago

Andrea Vandersall

9.0

Gentle rolling notes of plumcots, smoked sage, gardenia, and granite. Robust tannins provide a warm, tart finish. — a year ago

Keith Pajonas

9.0

my wife really liked it — 2 years ago

Alexandre Pagliano

8.9

Dark rubi robe, nose of black fruits, flowers, tobacco and anise. Medium bodied wine on a ripe style, well done and good fit with food. — 2 years ago

with Adriana

Alan

9.1

Fabulous summer wine. White, lively, with flowers and white fruit and a bouquet and just enough acid but you hardly notice it. Outstanding. 2019. — 4 years ago