Mary H

9.1

Sangiovese DNA strong here with tomato and cherry notes, but the other grapes (syrah, merlot) provide a bit of spice, rounder texture, and complexity. — 2 months ago

Shawn R

9.3

@Joe Lucca was gracious to set up a virtual tasting for the Wine Nerd Herd with the team from Texture. It was a great evening. The 16 Lucky Well spent over two hours in the decanter-it needed more time. Tightly wound wine that need time to uncoil. Striking texturally with high acid and touches of oak on the finish. I found the almond paste and orchard fruit profiles very pleasing. I taste the attention to detail in this wine. — 6 years ago

Robert S.

9.1

Smooth Tuscan blend from a small family owned vineyard in the heart of Tuscany. 2017 vintage. — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Night 1 of the Fall WNH event in San Antonio. What a killer start to the extended weekend, all courtesy to Shawn and Jennifer for hosting! Tonight was Italian wines.

Dominant Merlot. Great depth. Extracted blackberries on the nose with new saddle leather. Bloodied plum and muddled raspberries. This is a beautiful wine! Nice bottle @Joe Lucca ! — 8 years ago

with Eric, Joe and 4 others

Jon Rapp

9.0

Awesome. funky. Would buy again and again — 8 years ago

Shawn R

9.5

A standout. From a mag, juicy and spicy. Black cherry, cream and smoke. @Joe Lucca thank you! — 9 years ago

with Martin, Kirk and 5 others

Mark Williamson

9.0

Sincere, vibrant, delicieux. Need more ? — 9 years ago

Cecilia Sánchez

9.3

Agosto 5, 2023 Paris: Damian, Lucca, Teo y yo — 3 years ago

Shay A

9.2

Virtual tasting with Texture Wines and winemaker Erich Bradley. Big thanks to @Joe Lucca for setting it up.

Anderson Valley fruit. A blend of Ferrington Vineyard and Deer Meadows. Somewhat surprising is that this is 100% destemmed. Based on how the Lucky Well chardonnay was so old world in style, I’d assume some whole cluster or stem inclusion, but based on vineyard location, they feel like the tannin can be easier to achieve and there is no need to increase.

I only gave this about a 30min bottle decant and while it was approachable, it was significantly better at the 3+hr mark. Initially, it was driven by a slightly syrupy/maple richness that seemed out of place. It dominated the other aspects (candied black cherries, potpourri, baking spices) but eventually yielded to a more lifted profile and added black pepper spice. Day two picked up where day one ended showing a more elegant and spice driven profile. I’d say this probably won’t get much better, but definitely give it some air. — 6 years ago

with Ron, Shawn and 6 others

Rich Barber

9.0

Smooth, and full bodied for a blend. Recommended as an introduction to their cab. — 8 years ago

Neal Ferry

8.9

Surprisingly good for $9 — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.4

This will take a bunch of you by surprise but this is my absolute first bottle of 2012 edge Hill Bacigaluppi that did not literally blow my mind! I consider this one of the top five Chardonnays that I have ever had from Napa and I’ve had a lot of Chardonnays from Napa! It was not Corked but definitely fell 100% flat tonight. No depth, no structure simply fruit. I had friends at the house and was trying to impress them But literally threw this bottle down the drain and open to something else. Oh well, shit happens as they say! @David L @Shawn R @Joe Lucca @Mike R @Ron R @Howard Greenfield @Shay A — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.8

Perfection after 2 hours. Insane!
@Bill Bender @Joe Lucca @Shawn R @David L — 9 years ago

with Joe, Christine and 2 others

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

En lucca beach club — 3 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

En lucca @ bodrum cesar leal — 3 years ago

R Bl

8.9

Kesey, tangy, fruity, good acid. Amazing price ($13!) — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.5

WNH event number two. Rhône varietal wines with TX BBQ...a match made in Heaven!

A true treat to try this next to the Clape Cornas. More fruit forward here with a darker fruit profile...even some blueberries. Heavier mouthfeel than the Clape. Smoked cedar, peppercorn. This wine in 5yrs or so would likely be incredible! Loved this. Thanks @Joe Lucca . — 8 years ago

with Mike, David and 4 others

Mike R

9.7

Amazing wine - it was wine of the night - just 2 hours decanted and 💥

@Joe Lucca thank you both for pushing me to purchase from Beverly- this was estate - blown away — 8 years ago

with S

Carl Fischer

9.3

Super crisp and delicious. But what I love more than this wine are the blurry folks in the background @David L @Mike R @Shawn R @Bill Bender - great Sauvignon Blanc Lunch (plus one cab) with great friends @Martin G Rivard
@Kirk Alexander @Joe Lucca @ADAM STROMFELD

‘12 Adamvs
‘14 Melka La Mekerra
‘10 Prescott Ashe/The Palace 1915
‘13 Kristine Ashe/Entre Nous
‘16 Brilliant Mistake
‘14 Favia Linea
‘00 Bryant Family Cab
‘12 Araujo Eisele
‘98 Chateau Haut-Brion
‘14 Didier Dagneau Asteroide — 9 years ago

with Kirk, David and 4 others

Diêgo Martins

9.2

Wow.
Que #tannat completo. — 9 years ago