Tua Rita

Giusto di Notri Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

9.4

Visited the winery approx. 4 years ago - our fave Italian producer.
While it requires further bottle development, its pedigree is shining. A more traditional presentation which displays olives, spice box and overripe plums. Moderate tannins are tucked in with soft acidity. You’re tasting the terroir and wine making skills here. No “construction” required. Excellent.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair. — a month ago

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Jan A

Nice to hear, I've got many Tua Rita cuvee's stacked in my cellar. Curious to open the first one soon!

Ron R

The Tuscan 2019 vintage was considered to be outstanding. I’m going to stock up on these as this wine is going to pick up pace with additional cellaring. It’s not completely ready at this point. Probably requires 2-3 more years in the bottle.

Michael Younkins

Perfect photo! Nice!!

Modus Operandi Cellars

Rosé of Pinot Noir

Ron R

9.1

Winemaker has recently announced that he’ll no longer make this. It’s well behaved and shows its vineyard pedigree. A good rosé bites the dust - Bivio, Montclair. — 6 months ago

Paul, S.S. and 22 others liked this

Aubert

Sugar Shack Chardonnay 2018

Ron R

9.5

My snowboarding bud just opened a pizza joint in Montclair, NJ. Making dough from scratch and serving it quick, and the quality!!!
SugarShack became the pizza’s perfect foil. Lovely butterscotch notes on the nose transitioned to citrus notes on the mid palate. Just enough acid to caress the Italian mozzarella. I love the moderate sweetness this wine possesses. Overall, another excellent example. — 7 months ago

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John Bratincevic

What’s the pizza joint?

Ron R

@John Bratincevic here you go. Let me know if you want to go and can’t get a table: https://biviopizza.com/

Ron R

Thanks @Timothy Lynch. Trying to switch gears and change the lane.

DuMOL

Chloe Ritchie-Lorenzo Old Vines Chardonnay 2021

Ron R

9.4

Mixed spice on the nose transitions to honeydew melon and roasted nuts and elderflower. Possesses depth and texture with moderate acidity. Nice lengthy finish. Loving this…
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair. — 2 months ago

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Shay A

I’m a fan of these as well.

Ron R

Hi @Shay A, had this a while back, but this vintage soared… 👍🏾

Modus Operandi Cellars

Center of Gravity Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Ron R

9.5

Get some of this direct from the winery. For the loot, one of the very best Cali SB’s out there…
Bivio, Montclair, NJ. — 2 months ago

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Shay A

Agreed! Is that Keste pizza in the background?

Ron R

No @Shay A, my snowboarding friends opened a pizza restaurant in NJ. If you’re ever back in the area, we’ll take you there. I consider this to be better than Kesté 😮

Renouveau

Bacigalupi Vineyards Chardonnay 2019

Ron R

9.4

I read like a broken record. My prior notes apply. Excellent, contemporary example of the varietal. Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair, NJ. — 7 months ago

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Shay A

Ronnie, I’ve got to try this after all of your positive remarks.

Ellen Clifford

Love the vineyard, haven’t had the producer!

Ron R

@Shay A, contact the winery directly. I’m sure they’ll throw you a bone 🦴

Venge Vineyards

Silencieux Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Ron R

9.5

We love this stuff. Never gets old.
Really deserves a higher rating. Wifey went to 96!!!
Bivio Montclair, NJ. — 2 months ago

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Jose Lorenzo

Dynasty family. Father and son have been trailblazers. Cheers.

Paul K

Gotta get you some Hunnicutt then. Kirk V is the winemaker and they do such a good job sourcing from great vineyards. You’ll love it!

Ron R

@Paul K, I’ve tasted it many years ago. I’ll retry it…

Edge Hill

Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Ron R

9.5

This is holding up surprisingly well. Nose present roasted pineapple, rosemary and hints of bread. Palette is balanced and restrained. Sweet notes and soft acidity caress the mid palate. Glorious combination with outstanding pizza. Bivio, Montclair. — 4 months ago

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Eric Urbani

@Ron R I’ll take the wine and the pizza - both look yum

Belle Glos

Balade Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Marco Ambrosio

9.0

Poured on Valentine’s Day with a skirt steak and roasted veggies Israeli style with tahini. Smooth. Zero bite for 14.7% alcohol which does hit the nose. Unfortunately didn’t hold after 40 minutes which hurt its score. Started 9.2 and ended 8.8. Montclair NJ. — 2 years ago

Montclair Winery

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 1976

JKT

9.3

Grafs family minus K visit (Ho left) mom BD 5/7/22. Cab lineup through the decades. As previous. As with the’69 Martini it went well with grilled salmon. Hsing’s pick on 5/9 though it had faded a bit and the hint of sweetness had mostly disappeared. — 3 years ago

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