Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2023 vintage. Light medium body. (Pleasantly) Taut and coiled as of now. If looking to drink now, try to give it a decanter hour or two. Supposedly, the “Stags Leap District” moniker returns for the next vintage. 4.1.26. — 3 months ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Continue to be quite impressed with what I’ve had from Le Ragnaie. This 2018 Rosso is probably the best yet. Definitely fits the “baby Brunello” moniker. Surprisingly ready to go after a 1.5 hour decant. Very nice. — 5 years ago

Shannon Saunders

9.0

#FabulousGirlsWineSociety
October 2019

This blend has a unique story... out of the deadly Caribbean waters of the 17th century comes the true story of Jacquottie Delahaye, an orphan driven to piracy as a tender girl. Later, to evade the law, faked her own death, but upon being discovered earned her treacherous moniker “Back from the Dead Red” stirring fear into the hearts of any who saw her fiery red hair at the helm. As deadly as she was beautiful her legend continues to inspire many a buccaneer!

Shared for this ‘Delicious & Deadly’ wine theme shared with the lovely ladies of #FGWS — 7 years ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.0

Certified biodynamic and organic. No SO2 added. A seven year old “natural wine” (though Cooper Mountain has always avoided using the controversial moniker). Drank well over a 3 hour period. No objective, noticeable flaws. Enough to like. — 8 years ago

Christina Ahlheim

8.9

Once it opens. — 8 years ago

LM Segal

9.4

Yes, Virginia, there is a reason Gaja is...well, Gaja. And I ain’t Santa Claus, but the kind somm who brought this by as a gift gets that moniker. Ethereal nose of dried, dirty mushrooms, light tar and asphalt. Meticulous layers of cherry tea, dried strawberry and old leather. Despite a few angles this was silky, sensual. Years to go. — 8 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.1

This really does live into the moniker “Red Table Wine.” 100 year old vines. Pure sand vineyards. 75% Carignane 35% Mataro. No one varietal stands out. It’s just gutsy and deep and balanced and good. Little bit of everything: ripe fruit, earth, spice, acids, tannin. — 10 months ago

Jill Barclay

9.0

A bit disappointed that the Watermelon doesn’t feature more prominently, it is nearly undetectable but the pucker moniker holds true! Strongly sour and still delicious. — 5 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.0

Solid, modestly-priced Zin. Zinny thinks the moniker “old vine” is hooey. He says he’s older in dog years than this is in Zin years.

This has lots of plummy blackberry fruit and warm sandstone earthiness. Full- bodied but not jammy or hot (14.4%). — 7 years ago

Joonseok Kim

9.1

From costco. Love it. Rich, savory, slightly sweet. Reminds us of a wine from bird dog. — 8 years ago

Kristin Cancellieri

8.9

Complex butter cream oak bomb when it’s warm. Past it’s prime? Who knows? It’s yummy and delivers. — 8 years ago

Tim Eller

9.7

I came for the famous moniker, I stayed for the deep blue/black fruit and smoky balance. Like silk in my mouth. A treat even if it's not the real Petrus or, for that matter, Gaja. — 9 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.0

Delicious, fresh as spring. I could bathe in this. Blossoms and green almonds, a fleeting botrytis note that brings to mind this wine's now verboten moniker tocai. Now in compliance with the most stringent laws since the Roman Empire , the dropped place-name only adds to the odd vertigo--it's not on the bottle, but you can still taste it. — 9 years ago

with Alsu

Tom Kobylarz

9.5

The KING of Beaujolais! Though Daniel will not admit to such a silly moniker, he faises, for me, the greatest portfolio of Cru Beaujolais wines on the planet! — a year ago

Adriana Fabbro

8.9

Esoteric Piedmontese white variety. The name translates to “cat turd” or “cat balls” in local dialect. Apparently because of the shape of the grape clusters? The juice itself couldn’t be further from its vulgar moniker. Tastes like the freshest, purest apricot. — 3 years ago

Willie Carter

9.1

Year in and year out, this is one of my favorite wines from one of my labels. A mild garnet color with thin edges. The exceedingly pleasing nose features notes of green tea, shy red cherries, and fresh herbs. Faded rose petals and raspberry crumble round things out.

I hate to use the term Burgundian to describe domestic Pinots. It’s almost always false and just plain isn’t fair. This definitely deserves the moniker. Silky smooth in the mouth with medium acidity and body. Well integrated tannins and some lively spice add to the prettiness of this.

The combination of rusticity and elegance really takes this to another level. Sly and delicate red fruit shine on the palate while the earthiness takes hold. Moist earth, dried forest, and straight up gravel. Long finish showing more spice and just a little kick of cinnamon. Spectacular stuff that really shows what Oregon Pinot is about. — 6 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.1

An impressive effort, totally cohesive despite the “Patchwork” moniker. Salty rocks, tangy candied tropical fruit, hint of caramel, nuts and toast — 8 years ago

Damon Kornhauser

9.0

A fuller "rosato" and less fruit driven than a lot of Cali' juice, so ok, I guess if ya want to use the Italian moniker I'm not going to kick and scream too much. Good grip from present tannins, sour strawberry, touch of herb (is that thyme?). Totally enjoyable for a cool late summer sunset near the shore. — 8 years ago

Kevin Kaley

9.2

Ah, the brilliance of R Mondavi using the Fume Blanc moniker. Just a great stand-by go-to wine. Some peach, oak and pear on the nose and tongue. A nice clean crisp wine. Picked up at Costco for $13 so can't beat the pp. Will get some moe to enjoy on a warm Texas summer evening on the patio. Enjoy. — 8 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.2

Oh my! Star bright straw gold with green highlights. White flowers, orange rind on the nose. The palate is downright creamy(!) on entry immediately brightening mid-palate (medium acidity) and giving up orange rind, honeysuckle, and a bit of coriander with a honey like -- yes, honey like -- finish. My wine son and I enjoyed it with scallops and red snapper with a foie gras starter. It sang. So much variety falls under the Bordeaux Blanc Sec moniker. This might spoil me for a lot of what's left. — 9 years ago

with Jean-Paul