Reviews – Bonfort’s

2019 Los Vascos Cromas Carmenère Gran Reserva

You’re going to need a bigger glass. Not just because you’ll want to drink more of this wine, but because it shows much better in a glass with a large bowl. Though the carmenère grape in this Chilean wine originally came from Bordeaux (as does the pa… Read the rest

Faustino Cava Brut Reserva Rosado

Lovely pastel red in color. Pleasing freshness and tight bubbles in the glass with a strawberry nose. Nice acid and more red fruits shine through. A fun and enjoyable cava. 90 Points

2018 Faustino VII Blanco, Viura, Rioja, Spain

Fresh and bright in color, with citrus, pear, and orange notes. Crisp and clean on the first sip. Serve slightly chilled for more depth and complexity. A great go-to blanco. 92 Points

2009 Faustino I Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain

Gorgeous deep ruby red. Well integrated fruit and oak on the glass. Delicate, yet fully balanced and stylish mouthfeel. This is a remarkable wine, classy, refined, and layered with chocolate, tobacco, and spice. Plenty of life left. For the price, t… Read the rest

2006 Faustino Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain

Claret colored, with a full-bodied oak profile. This Rioja softened up and the fruit and spices shown through after 2 hours in decanter. Dry taste and complex tannins developed into a refined and exquisite wine. Drink now. 93 Points

2016 Faustino Crianza, Rioja, Spain

Ruby red in color with solid fruit notes. Cherry, plum, and ripe raspberries on first taste. Refined and well balanced with good acid. Over delivers for the price. 92 Points

2013 Faustino V, Reserva, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain

Deep red color with ripe fruit on first nose. More ripe stone fruits, blackberries, and jam make this a well-developed and ready to drink now wine. 90 Points

2017 Dueling Pistols, Dry Creek Valley Red Blend, Sonoma

Gorgeously dark and brooding scarlet in the glass. Full bodied and bold with a sweet and savory nose. Tons of dark fruits, spices, and soft tannins with each sip. Soft and well-balanced, but full bodied. This is a fruit forward, inky, and earthy win… Read the rest

2016 Dueling Pistols, Dry Creek Valley Red Blend, Sonoma

Delightfully dark inky color. On first nose, dynamic fruit and earthiness. Well-rounded and velvety tannins and a hearty mouthfeel with a touch of acid. Lots of stone fruits, jam, and savory goodness. 92 Points

2017 Dueling Pistols, Red Blend, Paso Robles

Deep and inky purple in color with lively fruit and spice on the nose. Ripe blackberries, plums, and a hint of spice on first sip. A smooth and polished finish make this a wonderful wine. An absolutely delicious and supple blend of 50/50 Petite Sira… Read the rest

2016 Dueling Pistols, Red Blend, Paso Robles

Lovely deep black plum color with pepper and black cherry notes on first nose. A well-rounded and integrated blend of Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Soft and ready to drink out of the bottle, the mouthfeel is silky smooth and voluptuous with bl… Read the rest

2009 Campillo, Gran Reserva, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain

This classically styled Gran Reserva offers big and bold oak. Deep black in color with a little fruit on the nose, the oak predominates and overwhelms any fruit in the glass. Explosive and tannic in the mouth with lots of acid. After sitting for a l… Read the rest

2015 Campillo, Reserva Selecta, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain

Black in color with robust oak. Beautiful, dusty, and full-bodied. Once decanted, it became an elegant and enchanting wine with layers of black stone fruits and well-integrated oak. Drinks like it should be $100.00. 95 Points

2016 Campillo, Crianza, Rioja, Spain

Deep red color and well-balanced fruit to oak on the nose. Deep and rich with a touch of sumptuous dust that gives it a lush mouthfeel. Traditional black fruits and berries create a well-structured and pleasing wine. Open and let sit for 30 minutes.… Read the rest

2018 Campillo, El Sueño, Rioja, Spain

Big and bold with a ton of oak on opening. It mellowed after sitting for 30 minutes. Stunning gold color, more oak, and layers of floral and fruit finally made its way out. 91 Points