Her Mir Tage

9.2

Masseto 2022
· First impression & decanting: It was my first time trying Masseto. Since it’s a young wine, I put half the bottle into a decanter and kept the other half for the next day. It only started to open up after about an hour of decanting, showing dark fruit aromas.
· Second-day explosion: On the second day, the aroma fully opened up. I poured just a little into the glass, and the aroma instantly filled the entire bowl. Intense blackberry and plum, with hints of tobacco and cocoa.
· Palate: Tannins are velvety smooth; full-bodied, with good acidity and plenty of power.
· Summary: A very classic top-tier “Super Tuscan.” In its youth it is very tight and needs a lot of patience with decanting or further aging. But once fully open, it is absolutely stunning.

Gaja Gaia & Rey 2022
· Aroma: Fresh citrus, white peach, and pear, with light oak-derived notes of toast, vanilla, and minerality.
· Palate: Round and full-bodied, with a distinct creamy texture, bright acidity, and a clean, mineral finish.
· Summary: A very elegant top Italian Chardonnay. Excellent balance—it retains fresh fruit while showing the complexity of oak aging. Drinking perfectly now.

One-line summary: One red, one white; one powerful, one elegant—a fantastic pairing! — 5 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Sour cherries, plum, blackberries & baked strawberries, softened cedar, dry tobacco w/ ash, leather, dry crushed rocks, dry soil, dark spice box, anise, tarriness, more dark chocolate but some milk chocolate, caramel notes, withering dark & red flowers with dry red roses, nice acidity and still showing firm structure/tension, well balanced and plush 90 second finish.

Has another 7-10 yrs ahead.

@Bella Saratoga - dinner before “America” at the Mtn. Winery. — 11 days ago

Shuhui Ng

9.2

20 years in the making…. Blackberries, spicy cedar, fig, cigar, truffles and old leather. Dark ruby, medium to heavy bodied, strong tannins, high acidity that pairs well with a smoky, fatty steak. Love it! — 19 days ago

Vincent & Mairead Donadio-Daniels

9.0

Light bodied, full flavored. A definite crowd pleaser. — 23 days ago

Stephanie Russo

10

Great wine! — 7 days ago

with Andy

Tom Casagrande

8.9

375ml. Nose has crunchy black cherry fruit, and the characteristic earthiness of the region has taken on a slightly animal, feral quality in this iteration. Savory and relatively full in the mouth. A little drying and bitter at the end of the finish. — a month ago

Ira Schwartz

9.4

Despite a nine year difference the color of the wines were very similar. There were no doubt that the wines were siblings, the DNA was very clear. On the nose, they were twins with the younger sibling demonstrating more intensity, but the exact same scents. It was on the palate where differences showed up. The fruit had a slightly darker profile along with cassis, cigar box and cedar. Slightly more tannins that did not impede a long finish which did not show any hint of alcohol. Very supportive acidity. There is no rush to drink. — 20 hours ago

Rick Phillips

9.4

Young but still delicious. Could use 10-15 years in the bottle. — 15 days ago

with Letha

Jason Sliwa

8.9

A bit funky, good balance to its fruit, fun drinking, and interesting. — 12 days ago

with Vicki

Joe Flo

9.7

Number 1 on Spectator in 2018 — 13 days ago

Austin Baird

9.4

The vintage is prime! Maybe a year or two down, but singing with some time. Beautiful bronze ring and hue, notes of strawberry, raisin, and white pepper earthiness. Salud! 🍷 — a month ago

Kim Sharpton

9.2

Yummy super Tuscan — a month ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.3

Very succulent, very generous Sangiovese. Obviously too young but drinks very well. — a month ago

Ted

9.1

Haven’t had this is a minute. Ripe black cherry fruit. Soft and easy to drink. — 9 days ago

with Jeni

Stephen Osgood

9.1

Big and brooding. Lots of balsamic, iron, and coarse tannin. Much prefer the brighter fruit of Soldera in this vintage. — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.4

Super Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Cabernet Franc (29%) and Merlot (13%). Dark ruby color. Aromas of red and black fruit, anise,purple flowers and leather. Flavors of black cherry/plum/berry fruit, black licorice, cocoa powder and sweet baking spices. Lovely mineral and minty tones on the long and lingering finish. Silky tannins and a velvety texture. Loaded with finesse and wonderful freshness. Enjoyed with Petey and Kase (Thanks Guys) on the beach in Cape May, NJ. — 22 days ago

Henry Luiker

9.2

10 euros by the glass at Osteria Ì Canto Ghibellino,Empoli, with Curly. Sensational value. Just opened, probably doing an injustice. — 4 days ago

Paddy McGinley

9.2

Very delicious. Smoothest chiati I've tasted. Fruity with a clean finish. — 12 days ago

Rob van Kalmthout

9.3

Dark cherries, bramble, leather, earthy and mediterraen spices. Love the acidity backed with fine minerality. Good balance. Wine really lasts. — a month ago

Michelle Richards

9.0

Always a good pick!!! — a month ago