This wine is a medium-dark purple in the glass. Aromas of brambly cherry are adorned with anise, leather, pepper and clove notes. On the palate there is red fruit and oak spice with a savory coffee angle. The tannins are firm and the acidity is fresh. A lengthy finish leaves the savory aspect strongest. Pair with any beef or pork, or even a dish based in tomato sauce. — 3 years ago
Tested blind. Hi acidity, lots of pomegranate, bright red fruit, turned earth, slight note of tea. I called it a Morgon, in a good way, but it was missing the carbonic angle. Nice wine! — 5 years ago
This Spanish wine has a medium-pale golden hue in the glass. The nose is more fruity than floral, with apricots and citrus in the forefront. A salinity hovers over the fruit, giving the aromas a nice savory angle. That savory side shows up for real on the palate, with a racy acidity to go along with it. Pair this with shellfish and enjoy. — 6 years ago
This wine is drier than your typical - or at least my typical - Pinot Grigio. Almost the color of water, the nose shows the usual suspects: flowers and limes and rocks, oh my. The accent on minerality is a nice flourish, particularly in this grape. On the palate, the floral angle plays a tad stronger, with citrus in tow. That Sicilian salinity makes itself known throughout.
— 6 years ago
Very good. Good nose. Love this wine. Had it with Japanese Yakiniku and grilled vegetables. — 6 months ago
This wine is dark ruby in the glass and offers a beautiful nose that is full of dark fruit aromas and a good bit of oak. Tar also appears, adding a very earthy angle to the bouquet. On the palate, big, jammy blackberry, blueberry and cassis flavors are joined together by oak spice and a healthy dose of tannins. Despite the oak mentions, the wine tastes clean and fresh. The winery recommends pairing it with aged cheeses. I like it with spaghetti and meatballs. I used the wine in my sauce. — 3 years ago
This Chianti Classico is rather lightly tinted for a red wine, and if I had tasted it blind I might have been tempted to guess it was a rosé. The nose has a basketful of fresh cherries in it, with a floral angle and just a hint of mocha and tobacco. The sip reveals more luscious red fruit, leaning just off center into tartness, assisted by a bit of limestone chalkiness. It sneaks along a little lighter than I expect a Sangiovese to sneak, and ends up making me think of the elegance of Pinot Noir crossed with the rusticity of warm-climate Syrah. The acidity is fresh andthe tannins firm. Pair it with your favorite Tuscan dish. — 6 years ago
Laura angle specs Austin — 2 years ago
Pink orange color and visible carbonation. Peach, citrus, grapefruit on the nose. The palate is immediately interesting with a frizzante feel and good flavour intensity of peach skin, grapefruit; it’s got this this fresh green bell pepper note… Plus salinity, high acidity, medium body, a low alcohol feel, and a medium mineral (ash like) finish. Chose this Txakolina for the seven course maíz and fish meal at Pujol. Rating from that angle the wine was a great accompaniment as some of it’s components were found in the food itself. Cheers. — 3 years ago
The beautiful salmon-colored wine displays a nose of cherry, red currant and an herbal hint of spearmint. The palate has a zippy acidity - Grahm says zippier than in previous vintages - and an abundance of red fruit, a citrus peel angle and a touch of tanginess. Salads and seafood, sure, but even better if you’re having them on the deck and can afford to have a few more glasses after lunch. — 5 years ago
The wine has a rich, golden tint and a nose which shows apricots, floral notes and pears. The palate offers a savory angle to carry the stone fruit flavors, quite a treat. Minerals are present more so than in most Albariño wines I have tried. Acidity is zippy and the finish falls barely on the tart side. — 7 years ago
Randy Fuller
This wine is dark ruby in the glass. The nose carries rich notes of cherry, strawberry, and cassis. A savory angle joins the fruit and presents a more complex bouquet. The palate brings similar dark fruit flavors, along with some clove, anise and oak spice. The tannins are firm, yet the sip is elegant and smooth. Pair this with any sort of meat or cheese. — 11 days ago