Rob Jeffery-Swain

9.0

From the Noble Rot box — 5 months ago

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9.0

Omina Romana Merlot IGP 2021, Lazio, Italy

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Spicy nose with light oak and dried meats.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with wood, earth, light vegetables, herbs, light earth, tobacco leaf and light black pepper.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

This 3 year Merlot is still young and already drinking nicely.

Easy drinking right out of the bottle, and better with airtime, so be patient.

A good quality wine. Elegant and soft. Good by itself or with food.

100% Merlot grapes were aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$40. — 2 years ago

Vino Joe

9.1

Likable and pleasantly aromatic. Full body and wide finish. Minerality through the end. — 2 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 1995 | Italian rooftiles colour, beautiful complex smell with cedar, vanilla. True to type sangiovese. Surprisingly power. High acidity so a good companion with our pasta veel cheek | at Babbo Pinsa Romana — 4 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2019 | Yellow brilliance. Almonds. Lemon. Vanilla. Even some violets. Balanced taste, nice mild acidity. Light bitter aftertaste. Chardonnay and Bianchello, a local grape. Very positive. | paired with a pinsa Burrata | at Babbo Pinsa Romana — 4 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Poured by “tap” at my local wine bar. Goldenrod color, slight frizzante & white flowers, peach skin on palate. Orange wine. Delicious & light bodied. Still wines from Romana are really grabbing me… — 5 years ago

sunshine

9.1

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少し苦味のある爽やかな味 — 6 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Château Coucheroy Blanc 2019
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A 100% Sauvignon Blanc crafted by the esteemed Vignobles André Lurton family at Château Coucheroy. Located in Pessac-Léognan, this estate combines noble Bordeaux heritage with modern elegance. The wine’s name—rooted in legend of King Henri IV’s visit—underscores its timeless appeal.  

Aromas & Flavors
Pale yellow with green highlights, the nose is bright and vibrant with notes of lemon, citrus, and floral undertones. The palate mirrors this freshness with lime zest, delicate white florals, and a subtle saline touch that adds harmony.  

Mouthfeel
Refreshing and balanced, this wine is well-rounded yet crisp. Its texture is smooth and approachable, finishing with a clean, lingering mineral accent. 

Winemaking Notes
Vinification blends complexity and purity: partially fermented and aged in oak barrels for structure, and part in temperature-controlled stainless steel for freshness. Lees aging enhances depth without overpowering natural vibrancy.  

Food Pairing
Perfect with bright, lightly seasoned seafood: think green asparagus flans, grilled langoustines, or classic Saltimbocca alla Romana. 

Verdict
Château Coucheroy Blanc 2019 is a beautifully crafted expression of Sauvignon Blanc from Graves. It pairs refreshing acidity and mineral clarity with elegant texture—making for both a delightful aperitivo and a refined pairing wine. Its appeal lasts across meals and moments. Cheers! — 10 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Omina Romana Chardonnay ARS Magna 2020, Lazio, Italy

Dark golden in color.

Nose of citrus, yellow apples, melons and spices.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with apples, lemons, oak, vanilla and Indian spices.

Spicy finish with nuts and more spices.

This is a very tasty Chardonnay from Lazio, Italy. Feels like a white Burgundy.

Showing nice complexity now, and feels young. Oaky and spicy. A good quality wine.

This 4 year old is easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months on the lees.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$65. — 2 years ago

Ata Üzer

9.2

Bol meyveli hafif ballı — 4 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

NV Lovely effort: expressive smell, balanced taste. This is really good: frivolous flowers and nice acidity | at Babbo Pinsa Romana — 4 years ago

René Murilo

9.1

Em Passa Quatro, com Eduardo e Romana. — 4 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.3

Trattoria Romana & always good... — 5 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Bought at the winery in August. Light, but so fragrant and flavorful. Works beautifully with our Pollo alla Romana. Cinnamon-spiced berry juice and crushed rock on the nose. Broadly-flavored. Deep spiced berry juice that turns savory in the clingy finish. Great balance. Such a fun wine. — a year ago

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9.1

Omina Romana Viognier ARS Magna 2020, Lazio, Italy

Dark golden in color with a beautiful nose.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity

Showing citrus, apples, pears, melons, honey, light tropical fruits, spices, papayas and minerals.

Tangy finish with limes and light almonds.

This is a good quality wine. Tasty and good by itself or with food. Very elegant, tangy and spicy.

Loved the nose here.

100% Viognier grapes were fermented in new French oak barrels, and then aged for 12 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$70. — 2 years ago

Jean-Phillippe Landry

8.9

This not my grape at all but was really pleasantly surprised by this wine. Very different. — 3 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2020 | 95% Sauvignon, 5% Viognier | Expressive smell with minerals, hints of gooseberry, fine balance | paired with oysters at Babbo Pinsa Romana — 4 years ago

David Kartuzinski

9.0

I discovered this wine in a restaurant called Cucina Romana ponte Milvio in Milano (which is delicious in itself).
Paired with a pasta and ragu sauce, I found this wine to be a perfect complement. It is a little heavy for my usual tastes but make no mistake, I highly recommend. — 4 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Interesting Italian white blend from the Emilia Romana region of Italy. Aromas of white flowers and apple. Apple also preeminent on the pallet with hints of tropical fruits. Good acidity. Medium bodied with a pale yellow color. — 5 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. This week it's a nice Cabernet Franc from Italy.

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose with blueberries, red currants, cherries, raspberries, wood, licorice, spices, milk chocolates, bitter herbs, light tobacco and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, sweet cherries, toasted vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, oak and black pepper.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 5 year old Cab Franc is drinking very nicely now. Showing mild complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Good by itself, easy drinking and well-balanced.

Good right out of the bottle and gets more complexity as it opens up, around 30 minutes. I would love to revisit it in a couple of years.

I paired it with cheeses and olives, by the pool.

100% Cabernet Franc grapes.

14% alcohol by volume.

89 points. — 6 years ago