3/16/2021 - gustavcaesar wrote:

On bottle opening, very drinkable and enjoyable right now. Has a good amount of fruitiness but you can also feel that the age gives the ripe fruit/raisins that adds richness.

Good lenght and mouthfeel. I like the freshness and acidity.

7/1/2020 - gustavcaesar wrote:

Very nice wine with more fruityness than common piedmont wines but still with the grip and tannins. Really got me back to find dolcetto interesting again.

5/9/2020 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Nice long finish, integrated but obvious tannins. The right time to drink it if you want the tannins to still grip.

Will buy again!

9/3/2019 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

I really like this Rosso. Rather long finish, fruity without being a simple rosso wine. Would like to try the Brunello next time as this was pleasing to drink.

8/4/2019 - gustavcaesar Does not like this wine:

Maybe it is just because I don't drink Bourgogne that often, but this is in my opinion very unbalanced with lack of fruit/sweetness. I like high acidity in wines, but this makes me reach for the waterglass after a sip.

Maybe it is just my bottle. If you have a bottle, drink it asap.

7/26/2019 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Good, fresh and easy drinking. Will buy again as a nice rosé but not for complexity.

7/21/2019 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Surprisingly good for an Italian wine lover! Held up well with sausages, cheese and bread.

3/27/2019 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

High likability for this syrah that seems like a good representation of the grape. Fruity, fresh, nice tannins and structure. Great buy for the price, $18.

3/10/2019 - gustavcaesar wrote:

Not my cup of brunello. Too oaky. I think it was only french barriques.

3/8/2019 - gustavcaesar Does not like this wine:

My memory says this was better in earlier vintages, but right now I was disappointed. Maybe I'm just unfair to a cheap wine, but I lacked the sharpness and got a bit weird aftertaste.

No more buying of this. Too much good stuff out there...

3/2/2019 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Got this blind and it impressed me. As others I'll admit that I don't like the marketing layout around this wine.

However, medium body, firm tannins and just the right acidity to be pizza friendly. For a 2014 it looks and taste much older (even with other nebbiolo comparisons). Red berries, tobacco, chocolate and some parfume on the nose, but not as much as peers.

On negative side; the alcohol shines through a bit to my dislike.

I woild have guessed it to be somewhat 30-40% more expensive.

2/26/2019 - gustavcaesar wrote:

Mineralic, red berries, chocolate.

I lack some depth, tannins and acidity here, compared to other malbec's.

10/21/2018 - gustavcaesar wrote:

One of the better riojas I've had, that means less of oak...

Drank with cold cuts which lifted the wine further. Would say that the wine is good quality, but for my pallet I think there are much better wines at this price point ~$19

9/14/2018 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Med tannins, med acidity. Still young and fruity. Good value and could buy again (also their chianti classico is good!)

5/22/2018 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Enjoyed this wine very much. A mix of strict French elegance Pinot with more modern fruity style. Keeping good taste and complexity for the price. Nice acidity in combo with food.

Buy again !

4/21/2018 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

The common SB nose is there. Fresh and a bit minerality is felt as well.

Buy again for a standard white to have at home.

4/10/2018 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Nice tannins that follow the nice length in taste. Earthy, elegant. Definately worth its price point.

4/10/2018 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Fruity, deep, with drying tannins that subside with more decanting. Some cherry and typical Italian notes on the nose.

Tasty, especially with cold cuts or just enjoy as it is.

3/1/2018 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Excellent, velvet and fruity, blackberries on the palate. Well integrated tannins and acidity, and great body.

Buy again!

2/2/2018 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Nice quality and balance. Nebbiolo taste for sure but less expressive after 1h decanting. Also slightly less tannins than comparable wines.

1/20/2018 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Great tasting and a quality wine in this price segment. My opinion is that the oaking is merged finely into the other tastes. Seems like a wine that is great with much different food, and just to drink as it is. I'll by again for sure.

1/12/2018 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

i enjoyed this, very fruity and tasteful without being sweet asany other Valpolicellas.

12/14/2017 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

very nice taste with a great acidity and freshness. Herbs and stable notes together with fruity cherries.

Buy, drink, enjoy!

12/9/2017 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

A wine and variety that keep to surprise me in a good way. Great freshness and plenty of fruit and taste. Medium bodied.

A great buy!

10/26/2017 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

I think it's always tough with Chiantis, as they vary a lot.

This however, is in great shape and a good buy. Fruity with some complexity to add to it.

10/20/2017 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Great, Nice tannins. I like it young, but easily cellar-capable.

10/18/2017 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Nice wine that is a good combination with many food types, maybe some cold cuts especially.

I particularly like the nose in general, the fine tannins, and length.

Great purchase!

10/13/2017 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Nothing super complex but fairly elegant blackberry tasting wine that is a very good buy at this price level.

It makes me curious to pay more attention to South Africa.

10/6/2017 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

Not too much one the nose but nice and pleasant taste with great tannins. Would most probably age well for some years. A bit more dark in color than other nebbiolos. Great value.

9/19/2017 - gustavcaesar wrote:

Nothing to go for. Too much acidity and alcohol. Food helps and will kill some of the acid taste, but there are better ones out there for the money.

9/6/2017 - gustavcaesar wrote:

Cherries aroma with subtle tannins and high acidity. Great value for money and a good pasta wine.

9/1/2017 - gustavcaesar Likes this wine:

A quality wine that gives you a balanced feel. The depth is weighed up by fine tannins and structure. A bit different day two but no change in rating. Blueberries and some cherry on the nose. Nice price level.