Marc Melser

8.9

We had the 2016 Vintage on 8/15-16/26. A real good Chianti with tastes of raspberry, black cherry, plum and herbs. Old World, medium bodied — 15 days ago

Delta Golf

9.0

Surprised. Great wine. Had to open up to express itself. — 2 months ago

Kay Patterson

9.3

Best wine for the price — 2 months ago

Chris Albin

Winemaker, Azari Vineyards Winemaker, Corskcrew Wines

9.0

Fresh, bright, solid body, tasty. — 7 months ago

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9.4

Dreamy is the word that comes to mind as the 2018 Vigna la Miccia Marsala Superiore Oro wafts up with a decadent blend of roasted almonds and hazelnuts, complicated by gingery spice and baked peaches. This opens with a pretty inner sweetness and oily textures that are perfectly offset by notes of spiced citrus, cloves, cedar and a bitter tinge of coffee grounds. It cleans up beautifully, ridiculously long and staining yet still fresh, leaving hints of cocoa and butterscotch to linger on the finish. (Eric Guido, Vinous, June 2024)
— 2 years ago

Chip Habegger

9.1

Cherry. Spice, like anise and thyme. Chalky soil. Medium tannins. Medium plus finish. Medium plus perfume. Love Sangiovese but a little tight despite decanting — 4 years ago

Tenley Seidel

9.1

Jordy’s bday! Silky, smooth with a sweet finish — 5 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Pago del Cielo Celeste Verdejo Sur Lies 2023 – Rueda DO, Castilla y León, Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
Made from 100% Verdejo, this wine undergoes sur lies aging, allowing extended contact with the lees to build texture and complexity while preserving the variety’s vibrant freshness. The result is a beautifully balanced Verdejo that overdelivers with remarkable depth and value.

Aromas & Flavors
Lime zest, grapefruit, green apple, white peach, fennel, fresh herbs, and subtle citrus blossom are complemented by delicate lees-derived notes of fresh bread and almond.

Mouthfeel
Bright and energetic with lively acidity wrapped around a creamy, silky texture. The sur lies aging adds weight and complexity without introducing buttery richness, creating a beautifully focused and refreshing finish.

Food Pairings
Grilled shrimp, oysters, ceviche, seafood paella, roasted vegetables, goat cheese, sushi, or herb-roasted chicken.

Verdict
An expressive and remarkably well-crafted Verdejo that combines freshness with texture in a way few wines at this price point achieve. Elegant, refreshing, and immensely satisfying.

Did You Know?
“Sur lies” means the wine remains in contact with its spent yeast cells after fermentation. Gentle stirring of the lees (bâtonnage) can further enhance creaminess and complexity while preserving freshness, a technique often associated with top white Burgundies but increasingly embraced by premium Verdejo producers.

🍷 Personal Pick
This wine genuinely surprised me. It delivers far more complexity than expected, with the creamy lees texture beautifully balancing its vibrant acidity. For anyone who thinks Verdejo is simply another crisp white, this bottle proves just how compelling, and underrated Rueda can be. — 2 months ago

K L

9.2

Kurt wine. Lovely. Upgraded version of a lower priced option but worth it. Would get again. Dry, earthy, balanced, dusty in a good way. — 3 months ago

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Tegan Marriott

9.1

Prime rib dinner @ my chef sister's house! This was a great pairing! Dark, plummy,fig, chocolate and java w/ enough acidity. Good vibes! We all likey it a lot!! — 8 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Extremely earthy. Aromas and flavors of red and black fruits with hints of smoke, black licorice and roasted mint leaves. Just a touch of Brett. Really dense (including the color) and concentrated. Fine tannins. Rustic but elegant. Thanks a mark B. — 4 years ago

Joe Santiago

9.2

Black pepper and berries and cocoa, oh my! — 5 years ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.2

Another delightful year of their Meritage style blend. This year it’s made of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Lovely nose with complex fruit and spice flavors, mouth watering acidity, and smoothness throughout with just enough tannins for a pop and a pleasant lingering finish. — 5 years ago

Alan Hyde

9.1

Big fruit. Not what I’m used to for Spanish. — 2 months ago

Dave

9.1

Northern Wisconsin with the family this week. I brought wine from the USA, Africa, Italy, and this one from Spain. Very nice! I guess i wrote this up a few months ago, so no need to repeat myself. Excellent value wine.
Listening to Band of Horses — 2 months ago

Daniel Diaz

10

2026 Cruise Wine — 5 months ago

Alfonso Serrano

9.6

De los mejores vinos españoles que he probado. — 8 months ago

Trevor Nowlan

9.0

Woodsy, fresh, yet dry. Nice Bobal grape. — 3 years ago

Sid S

9.3

Full bodied, and rich — 5 years ago

Mike Matsumoto

9.0

件の5本で1万円の赤ワイン福袋のひとつ、スペインのシラー。通常価格は税別で5400円もするらしい。とにかくスーパー濃い。ショップの紹介では「骨格がありながらもエレガント」のことですが、まだ若いのかエレガントさはパワー負け。冒険して若飲みできちゃうのも福袋の魅力かも。高級焼肉と合わせたかったです。 — 5 years ago