Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.6
Smooth and nice without the oak you see from cali. Pure warm fruits. Simple though.
Smooth and nice without the oak you see from cali. Pure warm fruits. Simple though.
1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2015
Very warm, soft, smooth fruits carry through an enjoyable finish. Great compliment to pastas and winters in the north.
Very warm, soft, smooth fruits carry through an enjoyable finish. Great compliment to pastas and winters in the north.
Jan 3rd, 2016
Smooth. Great fruit flavors without the over powering oak. A nice find
Smooth. Great fruit flavors without the over powering oak. A nice find
Jul 24th, 2015
Very smooth, light bodied with depth of flavor. @the legacy lake lbj
Very smooth, light bodied with depth of flavor. @the legacy lake lbj
Jun 27th, 2015Really nice smooth and smells great!
Really nice smooth and smells great!
Mar 21st, 2015
Rich and fruity bouquet with smooth tannins. Great with pizza!
Rich and fruity bouquet with smooth tannins. Great with pizza!
Mar 17th, 2015
Bright red fruit, good balance of tannins and acid.
Bright red fruit, good balance of tannins and acid.
Feb 14th, 2015
Smooth. In the suburbs tonight.
Smooth. In the suburbs tonight.
Feb 6th, 2015
A tasty vibrant red, I enjoyed this with pasta, and couldn't have been happier. A really good choice for people stepping up from the $7 bottles. (Every once in a while, right?)
A tasty vibrant red, I enjoyed this with pasta, and couldn't have been happier. A really good choice for people stepping up from the $7 bottles. (Every once in a while, right?)
Dec 31st, 2014Hot on the nose and palate when I opened it. Needs at least a few hours before it reveals some good balance.
Hot on the nose and palate when I opened it. Needs at least a few hours before it reveals some good balance.
Dec 17th, 2014
Puglia, Italy
