Karen B Song

10

Sara elise gave as present. From the wine shop… From a single parcel of old vines and affordable! 100% cariñan, from 200 m elevation, soil is Jurassic era clay plus limestone, certified Organic and biodynamic, vinified in steel, unfiltered, minimal added SO2. Just a touch of funk on the nose, but remains approachable, medium, bodied, juicy red fruit, fennel, bright acidity pair. . — 3 days ago

Carter White

9.0

Balanced sweetness, hit the spot — 2 years ago

Andrea Arnau

9.9

Con Nico y Sara. Lo@compraron en El Carajo — 3 years ago

PS Michaels

9.4

From Fass Selections. Beautiful wine. — 4 years ago

Brandon Boesch

10

I may have given other sour beers a 10, but this takes the cake. Insanely well balanced. What sets this apart is the underlying creaminess with tannin. I wonder if it’s from apricot pits. Huge apricot flavor and sour complexity. Perfect bubbles coat your entire palate. I was not expecting to buy into the hype of this so hard. Would love to do an apricot sour tasting to see what others (SARA, Rare Bareel) are like next to this. — 5 years ago

Reem Hafez

9.3

Thanksgiving 2019. Mami, papi, Sirine, Shawn, Sara, Yasmine — 7 years ago

gf sb

9.7

From the wine share. Never had a white like this. A lot of minerality but it's almost overwhelmed by a ripe pear almost liquorish fruitiness, sweetness, both in smell and taste. there's some taste/smell that is very specific but I can't quite remember the name. Crushed pear or cherry or apple and honey — 7 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Another great Friulano vintage from Marco — 8 months ago

with Sarah

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

One of the great roses of the world. — a year ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2020 vintage. Last tasted 8.15.23 (9.4). Tasted today with the winemaker, Sara. Consistent noticías. A beautiful effort/hybridization in successfully bridging and incorporating both the old school Napa and the new school Napa. Class is in session. 13.7% ABV. 100% Cabbage. A whopping 175 cases made. HBD, Maria! 4.12.24. — 2 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Stunning nose. Chestnut, ripe cherry, super floral, grilled nuts, spices and herbs. Dense roses. Like a pile of them. Really compelling spice. Just penetrating. An amazing nose with just endless depth and purity. Palate is a massive yet lithe. Unreal silky texture and so pure with explosive cherry fruit and velvety, sweet and abundant tannins. Like the Vezza Ravera this will need the whole day to work itself out. But it’s all there. It seems in 17 the better Barolos are initially very tannic then they velvetize over many hours. Awesome freshness and depth. I’ll be back.

After many hours the nose is a spice explosion. Super complex. Palate is much more supple and tannins getting more velvety. 9.5 now. From 9.4. Balance is superb and backend is slamming. — 5 years ago

Jalyn Warren

9.0

Hearty. I like it! — 5 years ago

Jeff Kinney

9.5

Delicate and amazing. Bottle 891/1050 — 7 years ago

David Clarke

9.8

Thanks, Daniel and Sara. Excellent wine. — 7 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

🍇 100% Arneis | Roero DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

A classic Northern Italian white, crafted from Arneis grapes sourced across the villages of Vezza d’Alba, Piobesi, and Monteu Roero, all part of the heartland of the Roero appellation.

On the nose:
Fragrant and inviting, with aromas of white flowers, ripe pear, and a citrus lift. A gentle thread of mineral elegance keeps it grounded and regionally expressive.

On the palate:
Dry, crisp, and clean, with a smooth texture, refreshing acidity, and a subtle, pleasantly bitter almond note on the finish — a signature Arneis trait. Light-bodied yet structured, it’s harmonious and polished, with more personality than your average summer white.

Food pairing:
Versatile and food-friendly, perfect with seafood, light pasta dishes, grilled veggies, and fresh cheeses like burrata or robiola.

A true gem from Piedmont expressive, regional, and quietly elegant.
Cheers to Arneis done right! 🍐🍋🌸
— a year ago

Daniel Bloom

9.6

Now that’s Barbera d’Alba Superiore in excelsior! Liquid black plums and some tar on the nose. Inhale deeply and you get some Asian spices on the fringes.
That palate…oh my. Liquid velvet. Dark as midnight. Plums, licorice, nice acidity,
deep, long, long, finish. Some minerals on the end.
Wowza!
Possibly better than her Barolo. Gulp.
Thanks@FassSelections — 2 years ago

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8.9

The 2004 Léoville-Poyferré has a light and airy bouquet with blackberry, antique bureau, forest floor and light fungal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins, a little austere but balanced, though I notice some attenuation and bitterness towards the finish. So-so for this estate. Tasted at the Léoville-Poyferré vertical at the château with Sara Lecompte Cuvelier. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2022)
— 4 years ago

PS Michaels

9.2

Great QPR!!!from Fass selections . — 5 years ago

Tim Sechrist

9.6

J liked it a lot. Vertu good — 6 years ago

Robert Komoto

8.9

Good nose. Needs aeration. Some length to the flavor profile. Berry and some vanilla. Dusty. — 7 years ago