Tom Casagrande

9.1

A Cabernet Merlot Montepulciano blend. Dark and peppery! (Big party, so no detailed notes.) — 2 days ago

with Rebecca and Angelo

Jay Kline

9.2

Back in 1995, Tenuta La Massa’s “Giorgio Primo” was a different wine than the version that is made today. Back then, Sangiovese was a predominate variety in the blend. So much so, it was still carrying the Chianti Classico designation. Today, I’m not so sure any Sangiovese remains, but I digress.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 1995 “Giorgio Primo” pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of dessicated Morello cherry, red flowers, leather bound books, porchini, tiramisu, wood varnish, dry earth. Yes, definitely some VA. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This sees a little more barrique than I prefer but it’s undoubtedly an excellent wine. Drink now through 2030. — 5 months ago

Jim McGarry

9.0

Good nose … no boogies — a year ago

ESF

9.2

Not improving anymore but still solid, unique & regal - see previous note — a month ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Another solid vintage of this interesting Rose’. Light salmon/peach color. Aromas of apricot and grapefruit. Flavors of ripe pear, lemon/lime and tropical fruits with a slight green pepper note. Touch of salinity on the finish. Pleasant light effervescence tickles the tongue. Chill it prior to opening. Fun and refreshing. — 4 months ago

Matt Schwartz

9.0

Citrus, honeysuckle, nectarine and green apple. A bit fizzy. — 7 months ago

Mark Rosse

9.4

Took 2 hours to open up completely. Umami and tar. Lovely showing! — 2 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.1

This wine is medium dark. The nose is savory, full of tar, earth, tobacco, licorice, plums and raspberries. The palate is similarly dark and savory, with sweet tannins and good acidity. I made a pasta sauce with my first pour, then enjoyed the second pour while it cooked. It was delightful. — 2 months ago

David Wasserman

9.0

Sweet smooth fruit yum — 5 months ago

with Katie

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Just great. Outstanding Bdx-blend SuperTuscan. Deep, complex, juicy and rich. Lovely now with a decant, probably even better in a few years’ time. Might be underrating this one. — 8 months ago