La Braccesca (Antinori)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese Blend 2021

9.0

Very dark ruby coloration. On the nose, spice, oak, vanilla, anise and dark berry. On the palate, dark berry, vanilla, minerality in the finish. Very nice wine with balanced tannins. — 10 days ago

Le Piane

Mimmo Vino Rosso Nebbiolo Blend 2020

Angelo Casagrande

9.1

70% Nebbiolo, 30% croatina, 5% vespolina. Some gritty tannins, cherry/ strawberry fruit, pepper, little bit of funk. Really delicious, though I bet a year or two would integrate the tannins. — a month ago

Tom liked this

Suertes del Marqués

La Solana Vino de Parcela Cordón Trenzado Listan Negro 2014

Josh Morgenthau

9.2

Piquant, some volcanic sulfur wisps, bubble-gum, stewed bean and bay, and really elegant Pinot- like fruit. Beautifully resolved and at peak. — a month ago

Paul, John and 16 others liked this

Bodega Catena Zapata

White Stones Vino de Parcela Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

romo

9.1

Place-y with a lot to say. Interesting but not particularly well-knit. — a day ago

Peter, Tom and 4 others liked this

Marqués de Cáceres

Gaudium Gran Vino Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2019

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2019 vintage. A bit richer than expected. Slightly less grip than anticipated. This is a great wine “cheat code” for Spain and Rioja. Showing nicely now. 11.20.24. — a month ago

Jan, Ted and 10 others liked this

Paul K

@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego I really dig your reviews. Love your turn of phrase and prose that comes at describing wine from a different angle. Really connects. Keep it coming! Also, your Delectable handle begs to be looked up. Found your video with HospitaliTV - just finished. I really enjoyed your thoughts on half bottles and customer approach. Wish we lived even close to San Diego, but if we ever visit we’ll be sure to stop into Mister A’s. Cheers!

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Paul K Very kind of you. Thank you. Hope you make it to San Diego one of these days. Happy holidays to you and yours!