Matt

9.9

Superb! Smashing bottle of Cristal. Rich with incredible tension and purity, embodies class and elegance. Leads with a gorgeous mixture of fruit and autolytic notes; fresh baked brioche, tangerine marmalade, lemon and orange curd, nougat, spun sugar, toasted hazelnuts, red currants, spring honey, fine layer of fragrant exotic fruit pineapple or quince. Beneath the complexity really gains with the chalky tones really driving the nose and plate. Crushed and damp chalk, struck stones, the slightest edge of sweet herbs and smoke. The subtle spice and floral elements add dimension. Structurally I fine it hard to describe because the acidity has so much momentum but there is sufficient impact and depth to suggest that it is a rich wine. Overall it is supremely elegant and still holding onto its coiled and youthful state. Great potential but the pedigree is there to admire now. — 4 years ago

Peter Collins

9.4

Even though still young, it drinks very well in 2020 without decanting. Deep color and medium-bodied. Nice dimension but the grapes come right through and it finishes really well. — 4 years ago

Richard Rosensweig

8.9

Bitter orange, bergamot, pear and a hint of green pepper make for a satisfying four season Grüner. Granite soil provides a stern mineral dimension to the fruit profile not often found in the cultivation of this Teutonic noble grape. — 4 years ago

Carter White

9.0

Lean and mean, great palate cleanser. Opened up and showed some good dimension as the meal went along. — 5 years ago

Vanessa

8.9

Dates, dried prune, oak, leather, medium viscosity, vegetal notes on the nose, deep purple color, nice dimension and smooth finish — 5 years ago

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Fredrik Finn

9.2

Perfect state of fruit ripeness of fruit with a fresh and lively vibe. Goes deep with a defined earthy, iron like minerality and a savory saltiness. Complete coverage on the palate, where the fruit is brought forward by the ripe, fine grained and playfully charged tannins and a fresh spine. Complexity and drinkability combined. Outstanding for a Rosso di Montalcino and a great QPR. Day 2 and the wine is more comfortable and reveals another dimension. An elegant wine from a classy artist! Salute! — 6 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Such elegance: quite a bit of Brett has to blow off, & the sour patch uni- dimension opens up to a purer, layered light cherry palate & nose. Beautiful bottle too, with a paper wrap under the capsule and a heavy, well constructed bottle. Dressner importer — 4 years ago

Robert Koch

9.5

Nose of dark berries, hint of dark chocolate, and a touch of grassy (!) barnyard, but nowhere near a burgundy like another poster suggests. Closer to a rich Beaujolais (Moulin a Vent?) with a tick more acidity in the nose.
Palate is dry, with pronounced dark berries, punchy, with prominent but well balanced acidity to carry the palate without being overburdening. 2010 vintage has lost its tannic acidity to a point where the berries almost (but only almost!) become too pronounced causing a missing dimension, even with semi-fat-heavy food; the remaining “fruity” acidity helps though.
Generally great development of nose and palate already within 2 hours.
At €19/bottle for 2010 vintage easy to recommend :)
— 4 years ago

Ron R

9.2

Lost my notes again.
We love this producer, but best drunk in its youth. Tannins and acid have all but left the building. Nice heady perfume, combines with sweetness and length, but has little to no structure. Red currants on the nose and palate. Complicated wood treatment adds the most interesting dimension. Get after this pinots now. — 4 years ago

with Anne-marie

Greg Helmer

9.2

Now this is a fine fine Sauvignon Blanc. Clean tasting with enough dimension. Not much hint with the aroma. And a true bargain. — 5 years ago

Eric L.

9.3

Very nice. Lots of bright fruit: raspberries, cherries, and blood orange. Hints of vanilla and cola provide an extra, creamy dimension. — 5 years ago

James Gourley

9.0

Good CdR. Vibrant fruit but may lacking in dimension. — 6 years ago

Artem Lebedev

9.4

Strong mineral, salty and peppery aromas. Totally closed now. The flavor is fantastic. Very layered and complex. Another dimension of garnacha Blanca! Huge potential! Amazing wine! — 7 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.5

Happy Father’s Day. The family made a beautiful lasagna & we picked this to be part of the meal. A powerful Barolo with darker fruit and ample tannins which add another dimension with the food. Aromatically, this delivers haunting florals & ripe dark cherry notes. A great example of balanced power and finesse. Excellent. — 4 years ago

Jason Sliwa

9.0

Young and bold. Not a lot of finesse. Straight up. Some green dimension. Solid pick but not a revelation. — 4 years ago

with Vicki

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9.8

The 2016 Gabbro, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is one of the most compelling wines I have ever tasted from Montepeloso. In most prior vintages, Gabbro has been rich and concentrated, but the 2016 flows with a sense of total refinement. Wild flowers, herbs, licorice, lavender, graphite and spice add myriad shades of dimension to a core of dark, beautifully resonant fruit. A wine of real gravitas and structure, the 2016 is going to require a number of years to be at its best, but it is stunning, even in the early going. In fact, I am simply blown away by how integrated it already is. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2020)
— 4 years ago

J. Kim

9.0

An outstanding producer, the fruit quality and the winemaking rival the very best in Burgundy. Concentration and dimension combined with the aromas and flavors that surround the palate. The structure has a complete integrity and the surface has an immaculate polish. — 4 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.1

Ripe, lush, dense, tropical. Impressive power, depth and dimension. Complex finish. — 5 years ago

Michael Mallon

8.9

Very good. Cherries, raspberries, strawberries, tobacco, leather, black pepper. The syrah really gives this a kick of funk - another dimension it otherwise would not have had. — 6 years ago

Daniel M

9.0

Easy going is the expression that comes to mind. Nose of currant, red Forrest berries, vanilla. The palate is all balance and roundness. The tannins are already polished (!?) and come at the end of an acid backbone that plays along some very interesting red fruits notes and a silky dimension. Quite moderately short finish but a pleasure wine. Even as soon as the cork pops up. Likeable. — 6 years ago