ESF

9.2

@S.S. Mandani really nailed this note: didn't hesitate grabbing an obscure southern French varietal from Redwood country in northern CA. there was a distinct genuineness to this wine, a juicy savory engaging mouthfeel, very cerebral & well made (11%!) - you can tell they just got out of the way and let the grapes shine... — a year ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Heady wild black fruit. Minimal oak and air influence. It holds its fruit tight, but clear and clean. I think this will be magic in ten years. — 5 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

I’m a huge VJB fan but I gotta be honest that I was a bit disappointed in this #sagrantino. It drinks similarly to a Dry Creek Valley old vine Zin. Big fruit lovers will rejoice but I was looking for more bright acidity and it was a touch syrupy for my preference. — 7 years ago

Sharon Ambrose

9.1

Very good celebratory toast! — 7 years ago

Steve Medbery

9.2

Excellent old vine Carignan. Bright red fruit, earthy. — 8 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.1

PnP. Very drinkable already. Spice, funk, and a melange of aromas in the nose. Velvety tannins and lively in the mid-palette. This is a thinking man’s weekday sipper. Will check back in with this in a couple days. — 8 years ago

Rob Phillips

10

Great red for people who typically favor whites. Not too tannic or heavy, well balanced without being flat — 9 years ago

Charlie C

9.1

Electric pink color. Green strawberry, sweet tarts. — 3 years ago

Neil Blaze

8.9

Tart cranberry and cherry flavors and racy acidity. There was also a sour, yeasty component on the back palate that was slightly redolent of sourdough bread. Interesting. Nonetheless an enjoyable bottle for all its funkiness. 100% Valdiguie. 7/4/22. — 4 years ago

Ron Del Rio

8.9

It’s all in the can! Easy to drink acidic finish — 6 years ago

Angela Winnike

8.9

Tart raspberry, bright, with a little sand-grainy-ness to it, like you have to chew it a little-in a good way. — 7 years ago

with Luke and Matthew

Ned Gray Creed

9.1

They don’t make it anymore. :( — 7 years ago

with Mark

Austin Tabbone

9.2

Fruity and watermelony. A bit of celery with lovely acidity and a dash of RS provides a nice little pet nat. — 8 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.2

Caramel and zing! Happy Thanksgiving! — 9 years ago

Severn G

9.4

2002; Father's Day 2022
👃 Dried blackberries, dried blueberries, over-ripe black cherry, crushed dark chocolate | 👅 Black cherry & strawberry syrup reduction, over-ripe nectarine skin, dark chocolate sauce, light tar notes, acidity/tannins persists with a long, round finish. Satisfying.

Cork pulled for slow oxidation, 11H rest at time of notes.

The end of the line for our Annette's stock, starting life in our cellar as a 4-pack back in Nov. 2005 ($22.50), this has been an enjoyable run.
Paired to homemade chocolate lava cake. 🤤 — 4 years ago

Joe Hakim

9.0

Paired well with grilled chicken parm — 6 years ago

Alanna Lucas (Nantucket Wine & Spirits)

9.0

I mean, the name alone makes you want to, at the very least, try it. And let me tell you, you’ll be happy you did! Some red fruit (cranberry mainly) and acidity with a yeasty finish. A fun change from your standard bubble options and the perfect holiday color! — 7 years ago

Kimberly Bastian

10

Racey plum, dark fruit nose. Round mouth feels. Super balanced, easy drinking. Beautiful purple colour. Long finish. Nice acid, throws cranberry. — 7 years ago

Patricia Dreves

9.0

Is it a full bodied Cab no, but very Delicious and oh so Smooth!!! — 8 years ago

Megan O'Connor

9.1

Couldn’t believe how light and complex this was! Reminded me of cru Beaujolais. Changed how I see Zinfandel and definitely needed a delectable note. — 8 years ago