Peter Sultan

9.3

Not as feral & gamey as the ‘16s in my memory, but still vibrant old school Chianti: nose of cracked leather, cassis, & ripe black cherries; loads of underbrush, kirsch, beets, black cherries on palate. Quite svelte in body, perhaps leaner than past vintages. One of my go to Chianti producers year in year out. — a month ago

with Owen

Peter Sultan

9.2

2nd time tried & consistent w previous notes: sweet barnyard, lots of cherry life saver notes & white pepper, pleasantly juicy mouthfeel w fine tannins. A svelte but not light body. Some grip with the tannins on the back end. Drank w a selection of Sausage, ham, Manchego, olives/anchovies etc. — 2 years 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! — 3 years ago

Willie Carter

9.5

Everytime I taste this wine, I’m reminded of just how much I love Merlot. When done right.

A medium purple hue with pretty lavender edges. The nose is expressive and inviting and just plain marvelous. Blackberry jam with a dollop of chocolate mousse. Dried herbs with smoke and earth. Floral notes just for good measure.

We all know and mostly love Merlot but we’re all used to big clunky examples. This is not that. Suave, svelte, and sensational. That Coombsville fruit is shining. Rich without cumbersome heft, deep without unnecessary heat. Cherries and plums on the palate with a welcome touch of earthiness. The finish is long and lusty. My favorite Merlot. — 4 months ago

Andrew Liguori

9.2

Beautifully perfumed with bing cherry, plum, crushed red roses. Long finish with svelte tannins. Round and balanced with acid that cuts through Sarah’s homemade spaghetti pie. — a year ago

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. — 3 years ago

with Matt and Adriana

Daniel Bloom

9.3

Bloody, iron rich Grenache nose, sous-bois, heading for the grave but there’s still life in the old* bottle. Perfect cork,
I wonder if they were ever redone. Came from a collector, no way to tell. (Well, I could contact the winery) I digress.
Coffee and bark around the edges, a bit of heat on the palate but not distracting.
The acidity is on point. There’s some of deep orange as well.
Svelte for a CdP. Terrific juice
Thanks@ Uncle Phil — 10 months ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Decanted less than an hour but still strutted its stuff during a sloppy Knicks first playoff win: rose petals, ripe red cherries, autumnal leaves, all folded into an elegant fine tannin & medium bodied, svelte charmer. — a year ago

with Owen

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. — 2 years 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. — 3 years ago