Dream & Seek
Ruffino
Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend
In 1877, Illario and Leopoldo Ruffino laid the foundations of their dream to make Italian wines from the heart of Tuscany. Medium Ruby red color with aromas of dark berry fruit and earthy spice, blend of 80% Sangiovese with rest Merlot and Cab Sauv. On the palate flavors of black cherry and plum with tobacco, pepper and earthy cedar notes. Full-bodied, well balanced soft drying tannins on a smooth medium+ finish. Grab some Italian food and enjoy the great value wine. Consistent quality, a Fav!! — 6 months ago
Engine Fuel The Dream
01 Pure Organic Gin
Had this in Rome at VALENTYNE piano bar May 2023 — 3 years ago
Grattamacco
Bolgheri Superiore Red Blend 2015
Poured into a decanter about 30 minutes prior to service. The 2015 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of red currants, Morello Cherry, mixed brambles, red and purple flowers, tobacco, black tea, iron rich earth, subtle cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is phenomenal and has me asking myself, “why don’t I seek out more Grattamacco?” Wow. Obviously a winner with lasagna. Drink now with some patience and through 2045. — 3 months ago
The Foreign Affair
Dream Abbraccio Merlot Blend 2017
First post baby wine in 9 months. Didn't have time to plan for a decanter so used aerator and some more aeration to open it up. Dried fruit, berries, figs. Rich and delicious. Chocolate, spice, fantastic. — 9 months ago
Williams Selyem
Bacigalupi Vineyard Zinfandel 2015
Began as a dream of 2 friends, Ed Selyem & Burt Williams, who pursued weekend winemaking as a hobby in 1979 in a garage in Forestville, CA, and made their first commercial vintage in 1981. Deep Ruby red with aromas of berry fruits with citrus spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry & raspberry, cacao, with notes of vanilla and spice. Elegant fine tannins, long finish, lively acidity ending with fruit and sweet spice notes. Pricey but will not disappoint, worth a try! — 3 years ago
Otto's Constant Dream
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Partly aged in oak gives it a subtle flavor, though the bouquet is unimpressive # — 4 months ago
Château de Beaucastel
Hommage à Jacques Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
A most classic of vintages for the wine. A dream glass for a lover of complex Rhône wines — 3 years ago
Padelletti
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2013
Holy cow! 2012 is the year and this bottle is my first from this vineyard. Earthy nose with a white pepper finish. Will seek out more and maybe 2013 too — 5 years ago
Lisa McKinnon
The pro reviewer has it right: if you like Papillon you should seek out Aftermath. This 2014 might have been a wee bit past, or before, its prime: smooth; paired well with filet; but without the “kick” that would prompt me to rate it higher. I will go get a newer vintage and wait… — 2 months ago