Doug Powers

9.2

Sweet American oak, beautiful mature red-fruited Tempranillo, soft tannins, a little less acid than I remember in the 1980s/1990s vintages of this “regular” Pesquera Tinto, long, lingering finish, I’d guess this is mature and ready to drink!! — 2 months ago

with Jim and

Tyler Porterfield

9.5

Wonderful nose & velvety flavor. Smooth, hood but not too sweet. Delicious…love it — 3 years ago

Claire Bear

9.4

Relaxing and subtle summer wine. A little watery in a refreshing way, doesn’t get me hungover, a good daytime functioning wine. The bottle is pretty for a dinner party 💕 — 4 years ago

Willem Booij

9.3

Delicious wine with a very good P&Q — 5 years ago

Evan McKenzie

9.6

Collaboration between Adrianna Catena(Catena Zapata) & Alejandro Vigil(renowned in Mendoza)

Unfiltered wine
13.9% EtOH

Taste: strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, roasted pepper, red plum, crushed gravel, chili pepper

Medium fruit
Medium body
Medium + tannins
Medium + acidity
Medium EtOH — 6 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.2

There really is something about island wines. We seem to have an affinity to them all—Madeira, Corsica, Sicily...and here we with are with Canary sack. Red, actually, with terrific poise, balance, and expression of terroir. Double decanted and enjoyed on the second day. Funky nose, with some sweet fruit mixed in. Peppery palate, wet stone, easy fruit, and great acidity. Another winner. — 7 years ago

with Alsu

Roger Ray

9.3

" The mix balance is freshness and depth. It opens with vivid aromas of blackberries, violets and licorice. The pallet is fleshly and rounded with a long and elegant finish" — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

In 1972, Alejandro Fernández & wife Esperanza Rivera of Pesquera de Duero initiated the renaissance of Ribera del Duero appellation with area's first modern wire-trained vineyard, their Viña Alta in Pesquera. Their entry level wine is a great value. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits and clean spice. Palate shows flavors of red berry fruits, vanilla, spice, and licorice notes, vivid acidity. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with spice and fruit character. — 2 years ago

Ericsson

9.2

This is so extra! Carries that old-world fruit forward, dusty, tannic, yet velvety feel, especially when given about and hr to aerate. Not a textbook but certainty classically joyfully RdD. — 4 years ago

William Goldsmith

9.2

Bit too much oak for me (still) — 5 years ago

with Lesley, Harry and 1 other

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe red/black fruits with herbs, toast and sweet spice, aged for 24 months in American oak. On the palate flavors of ripe black cherry flavors with vanilla, oak and cacao notes, nice acidity balance with soft ripe tannins. Long finish ending with subtle fruit, tobacco, vanilla and toasty oak, drinking very well now! Still has room to age, but I think it’s great now. — 5 years ago

Ray

9.5

Trade Boston
Pepe with the hooker
The night we figured out it was the wood paneling — 7 years ago

Allison Harrison

10

Amazing! Big hit with whole fam. — 7 years ago

Jason Kerr

9.0

Anniversary Dinner…great choice! — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Lithology – Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Napa Valley – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Crafted from select Napa Valley vineyards, Lithology specializes in expressive, small-production Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2021 vintage exemplifies the lush, polished, and powerful style that has made Napa Cabs world-famous. (Educational note: Napa’s 2021 vintage was hailed for concentration and balance after a smaller-than-average crop, yielding wines of both richness and structure.)

Aromas & Flavors
Blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry dominate, with layers of mocha, vanilla, and cedar. Hints of violet, graphite, and baking spice add refinement.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied, with an extraordinary, velvety texture. Luscious, layered, and mouth-coating, yet balanced by fine tannins and polished acidity. A true “show stopper” style with lingering intensity.

Food Pairings
Ideal with ribeye steak, braised short ribs, or grilled lamb. Also pairs beautifully with truffle dishes or aged hard cheeses.

Verdict
A bold, luxurious Napa Cab — expressive, concentrated, and texturally stunning. The 2021 Lithology is a modern classic, delivering both power and elegance in equal measure. 🍷

Did You Know?
The Lithology label is produced under the Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate, a project known for working with acclaimed vineyard sources and top consulting winemakers in Napa.

Collector’s Rarity 📌
While not made in huge quantities, Lithology is highly allocated and prized among Napa collectors, making the 2021 vintage a coveted bottle. — 9 months ago

Janell

8.9

surprise in the bag we keep at the hotel…not bad, a bit peppery (if that’s a thing) — 4 years ago

Ana Maria Fernandez

9.5

Let it air !! Still daydreaming with the aromas and tannins of this wine — 5 years ago

Helene K

8.9

Fin farge, fyldig og frisk. God ettersmak. Bittelitt skarp med en gang, men funker som nippevin. — 6 years ago

Michael Hawkinson

9.0

Excellent fruit forward with mild peppery finish, pairs well with poultry or seafood — 7 years ago

Chris Plance

8.9

This was black as my soul. Seriously. So much suspended particulates. Still very good — 8 years ago