Via Alpina

Domaine du Colombier

Hermitage Syrah 2022

2022 vintage. Last tasted 2.26.25 (9.2). Tasted via Coravin. Even less love this time around. Still have the 2017 on the list and it’s drinking well. Tough to like. A total curmudgeon at this point. 4.8.26. — 7 days ago

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Azienda Agricola Quintodecimo

Via del Campo Irpinia Falanghina 2024

Weisse blüten, geschmeidig, leicht buttrig, pfirsich, akazie, buchsbaum, leicht mitschi. Grosser wein! — 9 months ago

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Via Caritatis

Vox Rosé 2022

The perfect accompaniment to an archived broadcast of the Oakland Athletics last game at the Coliseum. Come home, Reggie Jackson; all is forgiven. — 2 years ago

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Alois Lageder

Terra Alpina Dolomiti Pinot Bianco 2020

Enjoyed this wine. Full bodied, notes of peach and apple. Would love to have again. — 3 years ago

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Viñedos de Páganos

El Puntido Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2013

2013 vintage. Tasted via Coravin. Closed for biz currently. 12.10.25. — 4 months ago

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Centopassi

Argille di Tagghia Via Nero d'Avola 2022

This Vineyard is located on land confiscated from the Mafia.
A hint of blackberries and an aroma of black pepper. A touch of minerals with balanced acidity. Taste of blackberry and a hint of coconut.
— 9 months ago

Azienda Agricola Quintodecimo

Via del Campo Falanghina 2020

One of my favourite Italian whites - this is made from the Falanghina grape which is the main grape of Campania. Harvested at full ripeness. Fermentation takes place as 70% in stainless steel and 30% in Barrique. See previous note here in April 2025. Not designed for long cellaring. Previous notes still apply. An ideal winter white wine. White flowers, herbal notes with unctuous ripe fruits on the palate. Impossible not to enjoy this. Sadly my last bottle. — 8 months ago

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Ming L

Ming L

My first Falanghina was this bottling of the same vintage and I absolutely loved it. I have had several ones from other producers and slowly turned into a fan of the variety. @Bob McDonald

E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis)

Via Nuova Barolo Nebbiolo 2018

Mo
9.1

Concur with the WS review below, although I dropped my score one point and would add that the wine presently requires hours of natural aeration—no less than four in the bottle! We tested the use of a Vinturi, which produced unsatisfactory results. Perhaps decanting would take less time. Paired with pistachio crusted rack of lamb.

WS: 92. A fragrant and elegant red, delivering tuberose, strawberry, cherry and grassy aromas and flavors. Taut and balanced, with bright floral and red fruit notes gracing the lingering finish. Best from 2024 through 2038. 375 cases made, 150 cases imported.
— 9 months ago

Alois Lageder

Terra Alpina Dolomiti Pinot Grigio 2011

Light fruit and body but well made for the price. — 2 years ago