Tom Garland

9.3

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 — 3 days ago

with Brenda

Randy Fuller

9.5

This wine has a nice yellow tint and a nose that shows the restrained use of oak. The aromas also have an earthy salinity about them, with a fruity undercurrent draped in apple, almond and dried apricot notes. On the palate, there is a more noticeable oak effect, but still within reason. The mouthfeel is full, while the acidity is bracing. It is a savory wine which brings the fruit almost apologetically. Delicious, and a great match for dishes from seafood to chicken to pork. Anything with a creamy sauce will pair beautifully with the Benefizio Riserva. — 2 months ago

Youngdon Kim

9.2

끝맛이 좀 달달. 맛 좋음 — 3 months ago

Makoto Someya

8.9

Black currant and cherry. Concentrated. Chocolate nuance. Abit acidic. 2021 @1200, TPAP, 240425-240502 — 11 days ago

Patricia Schnitzer

9.0

March 2024. Solid, classic, very enjoyable Brunello. Have had 2 vintages if this wine now. 2014 here and the 2016 in a restaurant. This 2014 (not a great vintage year) was surprisingly very good. The 2016 was young,so we decanted. It was much better, as expected given the great vintage year ‘16 was. Look forward to having more of this! — a month ago

Nich Cossey

9.1

Ripe red fruit, earthy with light smoke. An impressive wine for the price. — 2 months ago

Jess

9.2

Medium-deep, ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of dried fruit, roasted herbs.
Dry. Flavors of stewed tomato, cinnamon, clove, earthy, leather, peppercorn. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — a month ago

Milos Milosevic

9.3

Not a fan of rose but this was absolutely fantastic!
— a month ago

Yash Gala

9.0

Juicy medium bodied. Black cherry.
. Good wine for its age - for a chil evening. Recommend — 2 months ago

Mark

9.0

Light and dry — 4 months ago