Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Gorgeous young Boca with a spectacular nose of deep mid-to-late-season cherry, fresh roses, crushed dried roses, tar, loamy earth and a faint volcanic edge. The palate is pure, balanced and beautifully elegant, with powdery tannins, excellent freshness and increasingly intense tiny-berry cherry fruit. The structure is starting to emerge with air, but the fruit remains vivid and incredibly precise. The finish is extraordinarily long, mouthwatering and increasingly confectionery, with beautiful pink-cherry tones lingering through the end. Stunning wine already, and I’ll keep tracking it as it unfurls. — 25 days ago

Tegan Marriott

9.2

Great representative,hailing from the glorious Boca region! First time trying this producer & it won't be my last! Steeped wild berried fruits that are nondescicate it has a vital character but doesn't display anything offensive. Fantastic winemaking! — 7 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Great out of the gate. Needs an hour to fully express

Nose is cherry flower, as this opens some savoriness. Some old Nebbiolo character. Some sweet wood.

Palate is a bit tight. Super elegant cherries. Some bitterness. Very silky. As this opens more sweet cherry fruit. Elegant richness.

Fass selections — 4 years ago

William Feinstein

9.3

Beautiful Sonoma Coast Syrah. Won’t ever be confused with an Old World Syrah but no less enjoyable. — 5 years ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.2

A delicious blend. Chewy, sweet tannins and very long finish . If you enjoy blends get this wine. — 5 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.2

Exceptionally focused. Savory nose with overtones of rose, blood orange. Body is medium and angular while the palette presents lighter, with bright acid and delicate herbs. — 5 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2018 “Il Rosso delle Donne” pours a garnet color color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of fresh raspberry, strawberry, mustard seed, fennel, horse blanket, a touch of truffle, dried green herbs, a mix of organic and inorganic earth and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Giving Pommard vibes…in the best of ways. Drink now with some patience through 2048+. — 3 months ago

Les Glosby

9.0

Some chocolate berry, and prun-ish notes. Not very long for a cab-sac.
— 8 months ago

Rodney Miller

9.2

Red cherry and tangerine, light in color and vibrant — 3 years ago

with Merritt

Joe Catanese

9.3

Stunning- secondary flavors developing remarkably early. Not over the hill, just delicious now. — 5 years ago

William Feinstein

8.9

Quite unusual for a wine from RC and especially for a Zin. Tart with pomegranate and cranberry notes. Finish is a bit short and slightly astringent finish. Benefitted from time in the glass. — 5 years ago

William Feinstein

9.2

The wine has evolved nicely over the last few years resulting in a beautifully balanced and complex Sonoma Pinot. Rose petals, lavender and eucalyptus notes on the nose. Cranberry and sour cherries dominate the palate. Finishes with a little spice. While it is drinking well now it should continue to evolve over time. — 5 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

8.9

Nariz: cereza, ciruela, rosas secas, tierra y piedra

Boca: Tanino M+, Acidez M, Alcohol M. Todavía un poco astringente. — 6 years ago

Ted Holland

9.2

Beautiful bottle of 1993 Conti! Still carrying fruit and is peppy!! Aged in great conditions so she is elegant, aged red fruits, earthy with light raisins. This wine has solid tannins and acidity but I would drink now. She’s likely a bit past her prime but still a great wine!! Enjoy!! — 3 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Nebbiolo, Croatina and Vespolina. Beautifully pure red and dried cherry fruit, wet earth and huge volcanic minerality. The palate is sappy, concentrated and intensely tangy, with a surprisingly opulent mid-palate before the wine grips down hard. Terrific texture and energy, though the tannins remain gritty rather than refined. A vivid, characterful Alto Piemonte red and a killer value in a future tariff-free universe. — 4 months ago

Juan Pablo Perez

8.9

Nariz: arándano, mora, cassis, ciruela, vainilla. Aromas primarios.

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M+ — 4 years ago

Mark Talbot

10

Excellent Granache Blend — 5 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: cereza, frambuesa, algo de ciruela, regaliz, violetas

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M/M+, Alcohol M+

Mejor que la ultima botella. — 5 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: mora, cereza, ciruela, cassis, eucalipto

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M — 5 years ago

Steven Lee

9.5

Very aromatic. Quite balance and silky. Floral and a good fruit. Very nice. Tannin still very grippy and drank too early — 6 years ago