Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

1 of CA's oldest wineries, Far Niente, founded 1885 by John Benson. Winery flourished until Prohibition, when it was abandoned & fell into complete disrepair. Stately stone shell of a winery purchased in 1979 by Gil Nickel. A big wine! Tropical and stone fruit aromas with complex spice and oak notes. On the palate apple, peach and citrus flavors, creamy, with buttery toasty oak, fig/honey tones. Long finish ending with vibrant acidity & mineral character. Consistent. — a day ago

Ericsson

9.5

Barolo: the king of wines and the wine of kings, some say. Pale ruby color with red fruit, leather, and rose petals. Truth is, this twelve year old wine is just coming together in the glass with vivid tannins, high acidity and contrasting tart sweet red cherry profile. After pairing it with this tomato basil pasta I can attest, “I do feel like a king.” — 2 years ago

Nate Axline

9.6

Favorite Rosé of 2019 so far! Right amount amount fruit, acid, texture and chug ability. Buy two, if not more. They drink to easy. — 5 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

In the early 1850s the first significant vineyards were planted in Sonoma. Over the next half century, through a rigorous process of trial and error, the components were narrowed to four distinct varieties – petite Sarah, Zinfandel, Carignane , and Alicante Bouschet– each demonstrating extraordinary quality. Ravenswood ICON is a revival of this traditional “native Sonoma mixed blacks“ blend produced from old, low production, vineyards planted before Prohibition and is a tribute to Sonoma County’s incredible ancient vines. 14.8% ABV. — a month ago

Ken Venezio

9.6

Explosive Cab. Some of the best Napa has to offer. — 2 years ago

Rachel Aka

9.0

Fruity but still dry but not drying. — 4 years ago

Deanna Lyons

9.0

Trader Joes — 5 years ago

Roman Ochocki

9.2

A plum & blackberry. Then a vanilla, licorice and coffee. Value for money - spectacular. 🍷 — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2013 vintage. Decanted and tasted immediately and after 30 mins. Reticent nose. Medium-heavy body. Massive flavors and structure. Wouldn’t open it any time soon. Phenomenal now but so so intense. If you can Potsie it for a decade plus, do so. Another reminder as to why Barolo is the wine of kings. 11.01.24. — 6 months ago

Paul Benson

9.2

Really like this one. It’s meatier than most Pinots but has a wonderful flavor. Catches the middle of your tongue and hangs on for a little while. — 5 years ago