Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón

The President's Blend Valle de Uco Malbec Blend 2021

Anthony Perro

9.0

January 2026 from Amanti Vino in Montclair — 6 months ago

Venge Vineyards

Bone Ash Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Ron R

9.4

You know when it’s good cos you immediately go online searching for more. This is our last bottle.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair. — a year ago

with Anne-marie

Dave, Juan and 21 others liked this

Norman

Not sure I have that vineyard but get what you mean. I really loved the one I had a couple months ago.

Sinegal Estate

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Ron R

9.3

Our favorite Napa cab in the $70 price bracket. Nose displays cherries and coffee. Palate is so well balanced with sage, sandalwood and soft brown sugar. Finish extends and expands. Youthful and energetic.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair. — 2 years ago

with Anne-marie

Stephen, Tom and 24 others liked this

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Black truffy action!

Ron R

You know it, @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

DuMOL

Chloe Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021

Ron R

9.3

Aligned with Vinous on this. Not quite as nuanced and textured as the Hudson SV’s, more delicate, but still impressive. See prior notes for more details.
Bivio, Montclair, NJ. Get some! — 2 years ago

with Anne-marie

Neil, John and 32 others liked this

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 years ago

with Anne-marie

Paul, Tyler and 29 others liked this

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 years ago

with Anne-marie

Ted, Jose and 22 others liked this

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 😮

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. — 2 years ago

with Anne-marie

Tom, Vin and 31 others liked this

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.

Scarlett

Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Ron R

9.5

Good god. I have no words get some!
Bivio, Montclair. — a year ago

with Anne-marie

Juan, Vin and 27 others liked this

Ed Chin

One of my favorite label artwork.

Ron R

@Ed Chin. It is my absolute fave.

Ron R

@leon egozi, yes and yes 🙌🏾

Cade

Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Ron R

9.3

Forgot to post this. My memory is fading. It came across with somewhat grainy tannins and earthy notes.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair. — a year ago

with Mo

Deborah, Bob and 22 others liked this

Hartford Court

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018

Ron R

9.2

So impressed with this $23 bottle. Drinks like $60, easily. Lovely aroma of soft caramel leads into baked apples on the mid palate. Nice ripe structure and acidity suggest this will continue as is for a few more years, but why wait?
Bivio, Montclair, NJ. — 2 years ago

with Anne-marie

Sharon, Stef and 24 others liked this

Vino Joe

Pizza looks even better!!

Ron R

Yes, @Martin Bergo, if you’re partial to a more contemporary style of chard, you’ll love everything about it. Enjoy!

Ron R

@Vino Joe, that’s my boys craft. They killing it…

Tua Rita

Giusto di Notri Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Ron R

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. — 2 years ago

with Anne-marie

Paul, Tom and 29 others liked this

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!!

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. — 2 years ago

with Anne-marie

Bob, Jan and 29 others liked this

Eric Urbani

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

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. — 2 years ago

with Anne-marie

Paul, Tom and 25 others liked this

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 🦴

Ulysses

Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Ron R

9.5

This has form and pedigree. Nose presents barrel toast, sandalwood and a hint of pine. Mid palate is textured and focused. Tannins are still prominent and create added structure. Espresso notes and delicate maraschino cherries bring up the rear. For the money, this is elevated.
Bivio, Montclair, NJ. — a year ago

with Anne-marie

Dave, Juan and 34 others liked this

Somm David T

Nice pie!!!🍷

Dave

Now I'm hungry!

Jody Scharf

Bivio. one of my faves

Antica Azienda Agricola Paolo Bea

Pagliaro Montefalco Sagrantino 2019

Ron R

9.4

A more leaner rendition of this varietal, but in a good way. Nose displays clean cinnamon and toast. Palate is broad and expansive, yet light on its feet. A kiss of vanilla pod and black fruits conclude an excellent presentation. This is an intellectual wine.
Bivio, Montclair, NJ. — a year ago

with Anne-marie

Scott@Mister, Tom and 24 others liked this

Jose Lorenzo

Amazing producer. If ever in SOBE “Macchialina” has a great line up on there list as well as “Bar Bucce” in little river area of Miami

Jay Kline

@Ron R brother…where do I begin! Paolo Bea is a hero of mine and his son Giampiero is now carrying the torch. There are others that are doing things in a somewhat similar fashion…but that should require further discussion.

Ron R

@Jose Lorenzo, am I invited to storm Miami? 👀

Booker Vineyard

My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Ron R

9.2

Mo had this at 94, I had it at 92. For me, it was nice, but bone dry, and lacked density and that sweet finish I like from Cali wines. This concluded somewhat bitter for me.
Standout pizza at Bivio, Montclair. — 2 years ago

with Mo

Andrew, Shay and 26 others liked this

Norman

I get what you mean and agree on thesex

Norman

*these. No idea how autocorrect came up with that.

Ron R

It’s not autocorrect, @Norman Gennaro!!!

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 years ago

with Anne-marie

Joe, Ceccherini and 27 others liked this

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…

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. — 2 years ago

Paul, S.S. and 22 others liked this

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. — 3 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. — 4 years ago

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