2/6/2022 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

The best Valpolicella I've ever had. Ripe but not too sweet. Elegant with just the right acidity and body.

10/4/2019 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Really impressive on the nose.

6/28/2020 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Overpriced. Not as good as the last bottle I had last year.

6/20/2020 - vsbastosx Does not like this wine:

Mute on both nose and palate. Overpriced.

6/27/2020 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Overpriced....I was expecting much more

5/31/2020 - vsbastosx wrote:

Can’t believe it’s corked...

5/29/2020 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Much better than the last bottle I had in 2015. Drink it now.

5/14/2020 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Excellent. Food friendly in spite of the 15% alc

4/30/2020 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Needs at least 2 hours decanting

5/8/2020 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Doesn’t seem to have 16,5% alcohol. Good but overripe...not my cup of tea.

11/29/2019 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Tastes like Cough syrup upon opening. Decant is needed to get it softer.

11/22/2019 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

I Would rate it higher if there wasn’t for a touch of barnyard t the very end.

10/26/2019 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Not as good as other vintages. Drink it now

10/19/2019 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Elegant and food friendly. In its peak now.

8/17/2013 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

too young.

8/17/2013 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Too young.

5/19/2018 - vsbastosx wrote:

Very strong odor and taste of barnyard. no fruits whatsoever

9/13/2019 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Elegant with just right acidity. Drink it now.

1/25/2019 - vsbastosx wrote:

Too oxidized.....it passed its peak long time ago....no acidity whatsoever

1/26/2019 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Really well made....food friendly despite 16.2% alcohol.

2/2/2019 - vsbastosx wrote:

Decanted for half hour. Excellent. Food friendly with the perfect acidity.

8/20/2017 - vsbastosx Does not like this wine:

It passed its peak....sad

6/11/2017 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

This bottle is the Limited Edition signed by the winemaker. It's quite different from the regular one. The winemaker states they used a different vinification method. This is really special. Really good.

9/23/2018 - vsbastosx Does not like this wine:

Nothing wrong with it....its just not my cup of tea. Too much barnyard on both nose and palate. I just don't like Bourgueils.

11/10/2018 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

needs long decanting....minimum 3 hours

12/28/2018 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Oaky with ripe red fruits. Elegant tannins and medium aftertaste. Really good.

11/21/2018 - vsbastosx wrote:

Excessive barnyard

10/7/2017 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Color is already orange-brick. Nice on the nose with tertiary scents and well does oak. Elegant with nice tannins. Very good, but overpriced. Drink it now.

5/13/2017 - vsbastosx wrote:

Decanted for one hour. Shy on both nose and palate. It will improve for the next 5 years.

5/5/2017 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Needs serious decanting. Good but not great.

3/26/2017 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

It's being very difficult to drink wines after the surgery to stop snoring....it's pain in the ass....it takes almost 1 year to be able to taste things properly, so take my reviews with grains of salt (lots of...).
On the nose, this wine is already very mature with leather and chocolate liquor....colour is really "bricky". It's in its peak. On the palate....well....as far as I could notice....this is elegant with refined tannins.

6/18/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Decanted for an hour. Impressive on the nose with screaming floral scents and blackberries. On the palate. This is full bodied, elegant but a bit too astringent. Excellent but way overpriced.

6/17/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Decanted for just half hour. Full body and simple with nice tannins. Not much here....good but uninspiring.

4/1/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Ripe fruits with nice acidity and viscosity. Really good.

4/2/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Decanted for 1 hour. Outstanding....explosive on the nose with spices, floral scents, cedar, blueberries and lots of other things I just can't describe. On the palate, this is full bodied, very elegant and classy with perfect tannic structure. Out of the ordinary, unique and very very complex wine. Drink it now - 2021. 95+

3/27/2016 - vsbastosx wrote:

I've got ripe prunes along some subtle oak. Full bodied, elegant, refined tannins. Sufficiently aged.....drink it now.

3/25/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Ripe pineapples and passion fruit. On the palate, this is viscous with moderate acidity. Very good. Drink it now.

3/24/2016 - vsbastosx wrote:

Explosive on the nose.....lots of ripe berries with high quality oak. On the palate this is full bodied balanced with powerful tannins. Excellent. 92+

3/19/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Less prominent on both nose and palate than prevou vintage. Still really good with red berries, subtle oak , balanced with nice tannins. Needs more cellaring.

3/18/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Nice on the nose with not so ripe berries, olives and very subtle oak. On the palate, this is full bodied with gentle nice tannins. Good, but not great. Overpriced...89+

3/18/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Very aromatic with lychees and floral scents. Excellent acidity. Really good.

3/18/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Nice on the nose, but rather disappointing on the palate. Full bodied, too acidic and simple....too simple and uninspiring actually.

3/11/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Spicy, fruity with very subtle oak. Full bodied, elegant with excellent acidity and refined tannins. Really good. It paired well with lamb. 91 +.

12/4/2015 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

No formal notes taken at that time....but I remember being easy drinking...it was a crowd pleaser that night.

3/5/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

I've got spices along with blackberries and subtle oak. Not very prominent on the nose at first,,,,but started to shine after 3 hours. Full bodied and balanced with nice tannins. Great potential here....too young now. I'll wait 3 more years to open the other bottles.

3/4/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Full bodied and balanced with mild oak and raisins on the nose. Good, but not great. Drink it now.

2/26/2016 - vsbastosx wrote:

Not my cup of tea....it's interesting indeed....elegant, low alcohol (12.5 only) and light bodied. It's also versatile as it can paired with meats and sime fish too.

2/13/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Elegant and refined with ripe tannins and well used oak. Well made and very food friendly.

2/13/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Outstanding.....gorgeous on the nose with oak and fresh sweet berries. Full bodied with refined tannins and long aftertaste. Not overly complex but juicy and mouthwatering. Really excellent.

1/16/2016 - vsbastosx Likes this wine:

Smoother than expected. Not much going on here. Drink it now.