…solid, solid bottle. — 2 months ago
Fantastic Brunello di Montalcino. Not my first rodeo with Frescobaldi, but this one was exceptional. — 3 months ago
On majestic princess in Caribbean. Nice cherry — 5 months ago
Good Chianti but expensive given its quality. Dark and heavy Chianti with an astringent bite to finish. — 6 months ago
Good we like it — 4 years ago
Crème brûlée, caramel delight, candied apricots/raisins, and toffee. So delicious. Coravin sample; ready to age another 10 years. — 5 years ago
Dinner with L♥️ — 18 hours ago
At Oregano's — 2 months ago
Medium lemon color.
Aromas of lemon, peach, spice, ginger.
Dry. Flavors of baked lemon, stonefruit, ginger. Creamy texture.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 5 months ago
This ages so well. A balance of mature and fresh: cigars, tomato leaf, eggplant (first time I think I ever said that!), cassis.
Finely structured tannins, the acids have mellowed a little but still very present.
Who knows how long this one could go but it's a great time to drink it now! — 8 months ago
This Italian white has a most interesting presence in the glass. The pale yellow liquid has a nose which is quite herbaceous, showing notes of sage, anise and oregano. The palate brings forth some citrus fruit - Meyer lemon - and a boatload of minerals and salinity. There is quite a racy acidity, too. Like a good Vermentino should, the wine leaves a sense of the seashore on the finish. — 4 years ago
Tuscan Villa on the label. Looks opulent. Wine is a pretty color. Garnet. Aroma is rose hip tea, hibiscus drinks and damask rose. Flavors are nice. Floral and sensuous. Maybe a bit flinty. Fruit driven, but not sweet. Cherry pits. Hint of Russian black currant and cherry flavored tea. Nice cedar streak. Hint of fresh ground pepper corns. This has character. It’s a great deal for such a defined Sangiovese. — a month ago
Souvenir
酸味強め — 2 months ago
Holland wine tasting. Said was $140 — 4 months ago
Best wine on our Princess NYE cruise. — 6 months ago
Inspire Napa for Alzheimer research Wine Seminar at Round Pond Estate
Moderator: Ray Isle, Wine Editor, Food & Wine
Panelists:
Antonio Galloni, Vinous founder
Carissa Mondavi, Continuum Estate
Michael Silacci, Opus One Winery
Jason Lede, Cliff Lede Vineyards
Jason Smith, Schrader Cellars
WINES: wines that inspired each person
1977 Mondavi cab reserve...Carissa birth yr
2018 Rinaldi Barolo Brunate...Antonio
2022 Hirsch Estate chard.....Jason Smith
2017 Mas Doix Costers de Vinyes..Jason Lede
2005 Mario Bazan cab....Michael Silacci
2018 Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill...Ray Isle — 2 years ago

2019 - solid drinkable value wine — 5 years ago
Brandon Boesch
Really great wine. Crowd pleaser. Bigger and fruit and oak but decent enough balance. I liked it. — 13 days ago