Daniel Bloom

9.7

On the nose it’s almost nubuck leather that’s had a walk by the ocean. White and vaguely yellow flowers.
Miraflores seems to be a spectacular vineyard. Everything I’ve had that says sourced from there is worthwhile.
This…has no edges, no spikes, a complete whole.
On the palate, I get upon entry, the slightest hint of lemon peel. No heavy yeast, no wood showing through. Refreshment that at 15° sure doesn’t feel it.
There’s no heavy there. No overdone evidence of the barrel/butt that this was in. Pure pleasure. But intellectual enough to be quizzical, as I return, return, return. As it warms in the glass and has exposure to air, there’s more of the bodega, the terroir, and the wood coming through. Some of that ineffable lacquer and vaguely mushroom quality that good sherry Carries. Still no trace of heat or imbalance 2-3 hrs. in.
A perfect partner with fried smelts, grilled veg, and Insalata Caprese.
With Randy.
Thanks @Flatiron Wines — 13 days ago

Sharon B

9.6

I may have rated this in the past but it’s been so long. A great find from Aldi with a great price! red garnet in color, slightly tannic with dark fruit on the palate. I love it — 7 months ago

Craig Marino

9.2

sooooo smooth with great balance — 10 months ago

Jason Vourlekis

9.0

Light, mineraly, lovely with fish! — 4 years ago

Renato Hoyle

9.3

Big plush wine. Still very young. So smooth. Balanced for being so big — 6 years ago

Clemens Kurek

9.1

Pfirschgeschmack mit einer schöner Säure. — 7 years ago

Robert Stackowiak

8.9

Tangy fruit with oak. A typical California Chardonnay post oaky era. July 2026 — 3 months ago

Sagee Aran

9.1

a fantastic VfM red that makes your evening pasta sing. — 5 months ago

Ryan Colthorp

8.9

Pretty tasty. Not sure where we got this. Floral. Slightly buttery. Sweet apples. — 8 months ago

Doug Young

9.3

Delicious dry wine from the southern shore of Lago Garda. — 3 years ago

with Pam

Kathryn Dirks

9.6

Crisp, dry, apple-y, and delicious. — 6 years ago

Nicola Morvillo

9.0

On 2-10-19 Sadler — 7 years ago

Leah Russell

9.1

July 2019. — 7 years ago

with Jim

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.0

100% Turbiana from close to Lake Garda. Apparently unique to the area. Never heard of the grape. Quite herbal, quince, citrus, touch bitter. Complex. And for the money a great deal. — 3 months ago

Larry Mik

9.0

Carmelized sugar, sweet finish, balance, low tannin — 6 months ago

Amanda Drazka

8.9

This California Chardonnay offers warm notes of butter with green apple and vanilla. It is full bodied with a long smooth finish. — 8 months ago

Melissa Hunyadi

9.6

I’m getting citrus and fruity notes from this one. I am surprised I like this. It has a light body and is easy to drink. Yay — 3 years ago

with Kelsey

Greg Gratson

9.2

Another good one from firstleaf — 5 years ago

Esther Garcia

9.8

Palomino grape. 10yrs. of solera aging.
Elegant, notes of maritime breeze. — 7 years ago

E & K G

9.0

Tons of funk and brooding fruit. That paired well with mozzarella sticks and left over ribeye sandwich. You’ll either love it or hate it. — 7 years ago