Vipava 1894

Pinela Lanthieri 2021

9.1

solid white here: traveled thru Slovenia years ago and liked almost all the indigenous wines we had, this showed a sparkly straw color w/greenish hues, delicate florals & subtle white fruit on the nose, something really sweet & earth driven & minerals. on the palate it is silky smooth just a tiny bit oily sporting that low key white fruit but now w/some citrus. well balanced, plenty of integrated acidity, med (-) bodied and lingering finish. go find some - great QPR — a month ago

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Celler Vall Llach

Priorat Grenache Blend 2002

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Blend of Grenache, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Light ruby/garnet color with a slight brick rim. Aromas of minerals, dried blueberries, purple flowers and oak. Blue/blackberry and black currant fruit on the palate along with notes of dark chocolate, tar and black licorice. Pleasant mineral note on the medium length finish. Though its power has faded over time, this unfiltered wine shows nice balance and a smooth texture. A bit past its prime but still drinkable and interesting. Appreciate the bottle Petey P! — 7 months ago

Tom, Bob and 2 others liked this

Benčina

Vipavska Dolina Pinot Noir 2017

Zoran Korencan

9.0

Ob 01.04.2022 at home — 3 years ago

Celler Vall Llach

Embruix Priorat Grenache Blend 2022

ESF

9.2

whoa - this was a hedonistic wine, inky w/pungent aromas of blackberry, black cherry, plums, licorice, cassis, vanilla, cocoa and minerality running through it all - liquified compote like fruit - on the palate you get some phenolic heat but just gobs of velvety black fruit, spice and minerals, big plush, integrated tannins and just enough acidity to keep everything moving to a long lingering caressing finish. known this producer for a long time, a Priorato stalwart - their entry level wine, doesn't have the typical terroir of the region but still impressive — 25 days ago

Dave, Andrew and 6 others liked this