Stephan W

Cortonesi La Mannella Rosso Di Montalcino 2018, D.O.C.

Last tasted April 2025. Took a while to open up. Tried it in spring 2020 and was still pretty green. Tried again in December 2021 and got a lot smoother and aged pretty well. (October 2024 update: not much change and the wine has gotten pretty flat with limited depth).(April 2025 update: same as October 2024.)

Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia

Cavino Nemea Grande Reserve 2012

Very good value for this solid, full-bodied wine that perfectly showcases why Greek wines should be rediscovered. Tasted July 2020.

Yalumba The Scribbler Cabernet/Shiraz 2014, Barossa, South Australia

Espolón Tequila Reposado

Castello Di Neive Barbaresco 2011, Docg

First time to try a Barbaresco and I was utterly impressed. It matched so well with food and also great to sip on its own. Medium body. Decant well before drinking. I opened the bottle 90 minutes before drinking. Tasted February & October 2015.

Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County

Powerful, smooth Cab Sauvignon the way California has learned to perfect over the years. Tasted March 2016.

Famille Perrin La Gille Gigondas 2012, Ac

Great GSM from the Rhone valley. Everything I could have expected from a Gigondas. Smooth tannins and less heat than expected for 14.5% alcohol. Tasted April 2016.

Terre Del Barolo 2010

Nice wine but I had better Barolo at this price point. Needed a good 3 hours of decanting before being truly appreciated. Tasted January 2016.

Fontanafredda Barolo 2011

The 2010 vintage was better but this is still a very nice wine. Make sure to decant 2-3 hours before drinking. Tasted February 2017.