
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.6
Nice nose. LOADS of flowers coming through with some white pepper in the peripheries. Very focused not the palate with a surprising blue fruit taste showing on the palate, which was not detectable on the nose.
Nice nose. LOADS of flowers coming through with some white pepper in the peripheries. Very focused not the palate with a surprising blue fruit taste showing on the palate, which was not detectable on the nose.
Mar 25th, 2014
Ripe fruit and violet nose, a medium body with notes of leather, and a gentle juicy finish.
Ripe fruit and violet nose, a medium body with notes of leather, and a gentle juicy finish.
Dec 6th, 2022
Solid. Soft, but nice fruit on the nose, pleasant on the palate.
Solid. Soft, but nice fruit on the nose, pleasant on the palate.
Oct 29th, 2022
Losing a little nuance with a fra diavolo and no waiting to breathe ... Medium-bodied, rounded, and fruit-forward. Some forest floor hints. Slightly sharp late, but finishes clean enough. Overall needs more time or slightly lower price, but deserves another chance.
Losing a little nuance with a fra diavolo and no waiting to breathe ... Medium-bodied, rounded, and fruit-forward. Some forest floor hints. Slightly sharp late, but finishes clean enough. Overall needs more time or slightly lower price, but deserves another chance.
May 29th, 2021