Category: wine mini-reviews

2017 Rodrigo Mendez ‘Cies’ (Rias Baixas): A sophisticated, peachy, and nectarine-filled zinger $37 A- 2016 Pasqua ‘Famiglia Pasqua’ Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto): Sporting the kind of vibrancy that’s going to make the style a fan favorite… again… $45 A- 2015 Podere Sapaio ‘Sapaio’ (Bolgheri): Well… *THAT* was particularly delicious, wasn’t it? $70 A- 2015 Argiano…

2019 Vietto Nas-Cëtta (Langhe): Laser-focused citrus action with a mineral crystal power source. $NA B+ 2020 Marengo Mauro Nas-Cëtta (Langhe): A gorgeous, vivacious, palate-refreshing adventure starring apples, herbs, pears, with additional talented tree fruits in supporting roles. $NA A- 2019 Cantine San Silvestro Nas-Cëtta (Langhe): Apricots and blossoms that would be much happier if you…

2019 Cascina Gavetta Nas-Cëtta del Comune di Novello (Langhe): Lovely Riesling-like blossom action that’s fresh, as, well, as daisy! $NA A- 2019 La Pergola Nas-Cëtta del Comune di Novello (Langhe): You can go ahead and drop those minerals off *right here* in my mouth. $NA B+ 2019 Passone Massimiliano Nas-Cëtta del Comune di Novello (Langhe):…

NV Earl Stevens Prosecco (Veneto): You cleaner than a bar of Dove soap? Yup! $15 B 2020 Day Owl Rose (California): Like a glass full of lip-smacking watermelon candy. $15 B- 2020 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc (Arroyo Seco): Honeyed, unctuous, delicious, and very highly recommended. $15 B+ 2017 Two Angels Petite Sirah (High…