Anne Richardson

9.1

Yummy robust aperitif! — 2 years ago

Shay A

9.4

My first experience with Ferren, and wanted to check in ahead of the release next month. Knowing the vineyard source and the winemaker’s background, I had very high hopes.

When I first opened it, I was taken aback at how acidic it was. Spritz-like for the first 30mins, but the back of the palate had a good bit of richness, so I figured this just needed time to open. Bingo. At two hours in, this hit stride. It started off similar to Aubert’s Larry Hyde & Sons chard due to its acidic nature, but as it shed that, it became more reminiscent of Aubert’s Powder House and Kistler’s McCrea. It doesn’t have the same texture that Aubert does, but it has more richness and complexity than what I’ve found Kistler to have (consistently). Very Sonoma Coast. Lemon cream, tart citrus, dash of sea salt and lemon rind on the nose. Not quite waxy on the palate, but it gained heft and showed amazing weight when compared to its acidic lift/structure. Ripe Asian pear, powdered lemon bar, honeysuckle, and a vein of “minerality” down the mid palate. Only getting better! — 4 years ago

Judi Kruse

9.0

@Delectable - had Vino Salida Novello “New Red” Zinfandel- Sangiovese Blend - nice fruit-forward red blend — 5 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.7

It was a Sine Qua Non night (which are always my favorites!). This was surprisingly tight given its age. Came back to it a couple of days later and it was SO MUCH better. If you have this in your cellar and are planning to pull it soon, I’d suggest a 4-hour decant to let it open up. It’ll be fantastic! — 3 years ago

with Vanessa

Livio Pastorino

9.3

El Chianti era famoso en esas mesas domingueras en familia, me llamaba la atención la botella en su canastilla. Este Piccini lo encontré a muy buen precio aprovechando mi salida semanal, en vista: rojo rubí, en nariz: fresco, frutos rojos, cerezas, en boca: equilibrado, los frutos rojos presentes, aterciopelado, taninos suaves, redondo, acompañamos con unos ñoquis a las tres salsas roja, verde y blanca, exquisitos, de segundo ensalada mixta, temperatura de servicio 16° - 18° C Saludos — 4 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.1

Tasted with a 2011 McCrea, this one had a lot more on the McCrea but they were both a little strange. The McCrea had a long overly lemon tart finish that was out of balance with the more delicate front and middle. This one had better acid from start to finish. The entry was a bit more tropical but actually rather crisp. Good salinity. Very good weight in the middle. Took about 30 minutes to find its feet though. Really good balance. I think this one has a brighter and more rounded finish than the McCrea and also probably has quite a bit more left in it. Is this in a dumb phase? On decline? Who knows, but I'd drink now. — 5 years ago

with Dan, Shay and 1 other

Valarie Williams

9.1

Tropical fruit & vanilla w/ notes of baking spice — 3 years ago

with William

Anne Richardson

9.2

A great Sangia to put in the refrigerator and sip all day long! Very refreshing! Add fruit or not. — 4 years ago

Judi Kruse

8.9

Enjoyed this big red blend at the Super Bowl party last night - yummy! — 4 years ago

Dale Garrison

9.0

Wonderful. Complex. Had in Salida. — 5 years ago