Mason Balistreri
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.5
Rustic color. Fig and sour fruit. Good grip on finish. A little bit of bbq notes.
Rustic color. Fig and sour fruit. Good grip on finish. A little bit of bbq notes.
Jun 24th, 2014Un sabor fuerte sin ser un sabor ácido. Mucho cuerpo y gusto a especias. Excelente para una noche romántica.
Un sabor fuerte sin ser un sabor ácido. Mucho cuerpo y gusto a especias. Excelente para una noche romántica.
Mar 14th, 2017Regular, table wine. Not much development of flavor, with tannic edge. Very soft hints of tomatoe, strawberry. A blend that feels more like watered down Pinot.
Regular, table wine. Not much development of flavor, with tannic edge. Very soft hints of tomatoe, strawberry. A blend that feels more like watered down Pinot.
Dec 25th, 20153.0 Nice smooth Bordeaux, but with little distinctive nose or taste. On sale for $11.39, regularly $14.99.
3.0 Nice smooth Bordeaux, but with little distinctive nose or taste. On sale for $11.39, regularly $14.99.
Nov 29th, 2015Almost disappointing, light fluff on opening; after decanting 40 minutes or so this opened up and revealed cooked plums and figs on the nose and palate. Medium weight and a rather short finish but a nice value Bordeaux from my local purveyor for $15.99 (2011 vintage) Would repurchase again.
Almost disappointing, light fluff on opening; after decanting 40 minutes or so this opened up and revealed cooked plums and figs on the nose and palate. Medium weight and a rather short finish but a nice value Bordeaux from my local purveyor for $15.99 (2011 vintage) Would repurchase again.
Feb 27th, 2015Flat and boring
Feb 18th, 2015Very pleasant, good blend fairly light Bordeaux. No Bordeaux dust
Very pleasant, good blend fairly light Bordeaux. No Bordeaux dust
Jan 29th, 2015Well balanced. Minimal tannin. Slight cherry an Strasberg notes. Tea and earth on the nose.
Well balanced. Minimal tannin. Slight cherry an Strasberg notes. Tea and earth on the nose.
Apr 22nd, 2014Great wine... Perfect combination with roast beef!!
Great wine... Perfect combination with roast beef!!
Nov 2nd, 2013Very dry, but good with heavy meal. Bought at cellars. Ok to buy again if on sale. Tag price $ 15.99, but received 27% off.
Very dry, but good with heavy meal. Bought at cellars. Ok to buy again if on sale. Tag price $ 15.99, but received 27% off.
Feb 5th, 2013