Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale lemon color with aromas of fresh ripe citrus and tropical fruits with herb mineral notes. On the palate flavors of pineapple, peach and citrus flavors adding grapefruit tones, great acidity balance, smooth, medium+ finish ending with bright mineral character. Nice! — 6 months ago

Walter Fahr

9.0

Very good Bordeaux blend from Becker winery of Texas Hill Country. This vintage had 39% Cabernet Franc, along with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Lovely taste that paired well with food. Drank in December 2023 — 3 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Two thumbs up but not way up — 4 years ago

with Sarah

Melissa Hinckley

9.1

Damn. Sangiovese done as beaujolais. Chill it slightly. Let it open. Beautiful. — 5 years ago

Raff

9.1

Pale yellow. Straight up flintlock and cure on the nose. Some vegetal notes coming through. Tarte tatin, overipe pears, and green almonds on the palate. Fine, almost imperceptible bubbles. Lingers on green apple. Medium finsih. Highly drinkable — 5 years ago

Michelle Hammond

9.1

Very smooth not much bite — 7 years ago

Skye

9.6

A little funky. Very juicy. Love it with a spicy meal — 8 months ago

Joe Fischer

9.4

One of our favorite everyday Cabs. Deep ruby with aromas of dark cherry, currant, plum, blackberry, stewed fruits, tobacco, and a bit of mustiness. On the bud, super smooth with a nice long finish. Flavors of stewed fruits and dark berries, Fabulous with our coffee rub Ribeyes! — a year ago

Gabe Seidel

9.2

Love this wine. Sparkly, good balance of fruit & tannin, and complex. — 3 years ago

Tatyana Murashova

9.0

2013 vintage — 5 years ago

Alan Hense

9.2

Perfect balance. Dark cherry, chocolate and cassis — 5 years ago

Nicola

9.0

a delicious red.
Bear says: not so dry but quite forward; delightful — 6 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

On a spice roll- big, dense with good dark macerated fruit. — 7 years ago

Frank Fahs

9.4

2023. Gift from a host in Sicily. Excellent flavor. Wife said light and refreshing. Fully agree. Wonderful fruit. — 9 months ago

Sasha

9.6

Super light — 2 years ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.4

Deep ruby in color; black cherries, dried herbs, and black pepper on the nose; intense acidity; medium tannins; tastes like sour cherries, blackberries, and spices with a long, slightly peppery finish — 3 years ago

Roger Ray

9.0

"This intensely colored red is beautifully balanced and complex. Deliciously vibrant dark berry and licorice abound on the nose and palate, enhanced by notes of spice and black pepper. Smooth and round in the mouth, this velvet textured wine has a long lingering refined finish." — 5 years ago

ChriLe

9.3

Very nice burgeland Cuvee, well balanced — 5 years ago

Chris Wheaton

9.3

This was just great with a fine lunch at Quattro Mani in Palermo. Deep red cherry and sea saltiness. Perfect red wine for a Sicilian fish pairing. — 6 years ago

Brian Franke

9.0

Did a vertical tasting of this 2012 against 2014. 214 faired better but this had an okay vanilla flavor. — 7 years ago

with Sara