Peter Sultan

9.3

Methinks the ‘16 Rodano Chianti Reserva outdid this in terms of gamey ness, which is a compliment: gorgeous fruit here, light on bacon fat, very powerful but still svelte & tamed. Sure, another 12-15 years to go, but so generous at its 6year mark. What a treat — 18 days ago

with Owen

constantin a velo

9.2

Rouge clair, éclats oranges, nez discret herbacé, sec, acidité modéré , corps léger, svelte, on reconnaît facilement le cépage kadarka, povrons, fruits rouges frais. 2e fois: Légèrement frétillant sur la langue, fraîcheur de cave — 8 months ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

At 7% alcohol it’s a subtle Auslese yet enticing. Underripe mango, white blossoms, canned pineapple, on the palate and on the nose but all in a svelte body.Glass cap which I wish I would see more of. a perfect match w family take out of sushi & fried pork dumplings. — a year ago

Joe Weinberger

9.2

100% Syrah from flatter vineyards at the bottom of the slope (between the Route Nationale and the Rhône) and young-vine fruit from hillside vineyards. I believe that there is still upside if this gets a few more years of bottle age, but this vintage is very nice right now if you have one and want to open it up. Classic Syrah nose and palate (olives, violets, smoked meat). Raspberry and dried herb aromatics as well. This isn’t as “rustic” as some other Northern Rhone Syrahs I’ve had lately. This is svelte and polished. Quality of the fruit and winemaking is very high. — a year ago

Andrew Liguori

8.9

Young and too bold, needs another year or two. Dark inky purple with concentrated black fruits and black currant aromas. Hints of mocha and Applewood bacon. Medium acid, full body, svelte tannins. Blazing 15% soaked up by some oak infusion. — a month ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

In great form with plenty of years ahead of it. Good density and richness with a freshness and that Douro schisty core of rock in the minerality. Svelte, round and silky tannin add a fine velvety structure. — 7 months ago

Alex Spoto

9.4

I love this vintage of pithos bianco! To me, the COS pithos wines take many twists and turns as they age; at present, the 2019 is quite lively and complex. A scrubby, humid, savory aroma like a wet mangrove that seems distinct to vittoria grecanico & inzolia based wines. The palate is gracefully long with svelte tannin... wet hot black sand beach, black olive brine, oolong, and perhaps an echo of spicy stonefruit or candied ginger. Begging to slice through a buttery lemon spritzed blackened shrimp and a crusty bread for sopping! — a year ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Not an obvious Rhone when tasted blind: svelte medium- full body, lavender & garrique subtle, but lip smacking dark red & black fruits. Also Ribena/black currants. Acidity strikes a satisfying balance holding it all together. What an elegant wine, quite special. Paired with grapefruit slow roasted whole chicken. Not surprised to read this is served at Michelin starred restaurants. Kermit importer. — 4 months ago

with Owen

Alexandre Pagliano

9.2

Great mineral red made by the pope of the whites in Burgundy. All the pinot stuff you might want with transparency and balance. Svelte and elegant and truly recommended. — a year ago

with Matt and Adriana

Chris MacLean

9.2

Less of the svelte toasted thing than 2018 but just as lovely — a year ago

with Sarah