Jay Kline

9.3

Splash decanted sometime prior to dinner; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. Tonight, the 2020 showed up! More impressive than my last experience back in January of this year. All of the previous notes apply but I perceived a little more oomph. Just outstanding stuff and a great pairing with veal osso bucco. I want to drink this all of the time. Drink now with a short decant and through 2045. — 2 days ago

Dave

9.1

Old standby. I guess i haven't written about the 2022. This wine is softer than previous bottlings. Typical Sangiovese flavors, though the tiny bit of Cabernet Franc is apparent. Cherry, sweet tobacco, a bit heavy on florals, lower tannins but a lingering finish.
Listening to Adam Again — 3 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine is dark ruby in the glass. The nose shows black cherry, plum, and some spice. On the palate, fruit is forward with an earthy minerality following. The tannins are smooth, and the finish is long, with dark berries being the predominant flavor. I used this one for a pasta sauce, but it would pair quite well with any beef or pork dish. — 4 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.2

Pretty tasty. Roses, leather, dark chocolate cherries, forest, some pepper. Overall I like it. — 2 years ago

Amy Mercovich

9.3

2020 vintage, Nose: strawberry, red rope licorice, plum, dark cherry (things I LOVE). Taste: low acid, some tannins but not overly drying, fruity yet not over the top because the tannins and 14.5 % alcohol keep it in check, along with hints of leather and spice. I paid $32 but it drinks like a $60 bottle, especially if compared to Bordeaux with the same grapes. Good value. — 4 years ago

Joseph Seida

9.0

Another Trader Joe’s gem that made me think I was drinking something far more expensive. Enjoyed with a salad and spaghetti. Spicy and fruity. Excellent wine — 6 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.0

Strange….
Evolved bouquet, plummy, balsamic notes, mocha, touch of sweetness, dark fruit, low acidity. Made me think 07 chateauneuf.
Although this was certainly enjoyable and intriguing, I couldn’t get past the impression that this was not a representative bottle. — 18 days ago

Her Mir Tage

9.2

Masseto 2022
· First impression & decanting: It was my first time trying Masseto. Since it’s a young wine, I put half the bottle into a decanter and kept the other half for the next day. It only started to open up after about an hour of decanting, showing dark fruit aromas.
· Second-day explosion: On the second day, the aroma fully opened up. I poured just a little into the glass, and the aroma instantly filled the entire bowl. Intense blackberry and plum, with hints of tobacco and cocoa.
· Palate: Tannins are velvety smooth; full-bodied, with good acidity and plenty of power.
· Summary: A very classic top-tier “Super Tuscan.” In its youth it is very tight and needs a lot of patience with decanting or further aging. But once fully open, it is absolutely stunning.

Gaja Gaia & Rey 2022
· Aroma: Fresh citrus, white peach, and pear, with light oak-derived notes of toast, vanilla, and minerality.
· Palate: Round and full-bodied, with a distinct creamy texture, bright acidity, and a clean, mineral finish.
· Summary: A very elegant top Italian Chardonnay. Excellent balance—it retains fresh fruit while showing the complexity of oak aging. Drinking perfectly now.

One-line summary: One red, one white; one powerful, one elegant—a fantastic pairing! — a month ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Call me old school I still love #supertuscan wines — 4 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2010 — 8 months ago

Louis Martin

8.9

Smooth, dry, light, pairs nicely with pizza. — 4 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Gaja Ca’Marcanda Magari 2017: Smooth. Balanced. Inviting. Medium tannins. Medium acidity. Full flavors. Blackberry. Tobacco. Spice. Earth. Overall, a rich (& lovely) Super Tuscan wine consisting of 60% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Petit Verdot. Drinking fantastic right now but if given the chance, I would hold. Great day to all! Cheers🍷 — 5 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

It is very typical of a #supertuscan wine = deep ruby color, medium(+) aromas and flavours of black cherry, red and black plum and hints of cassis and mint with toasty undertones. The tannins need a little polishing. I believe it needs to age. — 6 years ago

Andrea Wilson @farmforthesoul

9.4

Sangiovese is always fabulous but always better with age. This 2015 was absolutely delicious- and I want more! — 6 days ago

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Stephanie

9.4

I loved it with a spicy marinara sauce. I loved it by itself. — 2 months ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.4

An upcoming beauty. Already approachable but I would give it some more time in the cellar — 3 months ago

Scott Soren

9.4

i bought this on release. Opened a bottle 2 years later and it was so tight it didnt for the entire dinner. Opened yesterday and to my surprise the tannins had completely softened and a wonder wine swirling in my glass. There wasn't much of a nose, but this soft well-balanced Tuscan gem red fruit and a hint of anise. Longer finish. — 8 months ago

Raul Puga

9.2

What a refreshing surprise. Not oaky or buttery. Delicious Chardonnay — 3 years ago

larry osborne

9.2

Happy New Year at Cafe Lido. Mike and Sandra unable to make ot as Mike had surgery...hope all is well with my mate. A wonderful bottle of wine for our celebration....I love this person I am with....My Janet xxxx — 5 years ago

Harvey Raben

8.9

Excellent Italian Super Tuscan with good acidity and nice strawberry and cherry flavors. Short finish but excellent with fresh pasta and pesto. — 6 years ago