Aaron Means

9.4

A textural treat. This and Buccella are some of the best textural wines on the market. Massive tannins yet they are fine and round. Dark berry compote, cocoa, plum, mild licorice, graphite. A baby waiting to be born. Too bad most will drink this way too young because it delivers oodles immediately after popping the cork. — 8 years ago

Paul T HB

9.6

Older is not better, love the Realm, Buccella had issues. — 9 years ago

Ken T

10

Off the hook Awesome! — 9 years ago

David L

9.1

13' Buccella SB. Not found on their website. Primarily sold to friends and family/tasting room. Let it warm up & open up in the glass. I get lemongrass , grapefruit, crushed stone & lively acidity. Enjoying it with salmon tonight. — 10 years ago

Eric

9.2

Stood up surprisingly well next to the Buccella. Baking spice, earth, black fruit, and cranberries. A little tart and gritty on the finish but overall really solid. — 8 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.7

So close to being WOTN but just beat out by the 2010 Buccella. Deep and dark ruby red. Tons of cassis, blackberries, and thick baking spices. A little something dirty too almost like a strong cheese. Heavy tannins (8/10) with a powerful body, close to the Buccella but needs time to beef up a bit. Lots of cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cassis and black raspberries on the palate. Killer structure and lots of balance for being so young. Super long finish. So good we had to go back and order the rest of our allocation! Drink from 2018 till 2036+. Approachable now but needs a couple hour decant. (97+) — 9 years ago

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Martin G Rivard

9.2

Dark fruit, opulent. Decanted for 3 hours.
Great wine produced during a tough year.
We always enjoy Buccella! — 9 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.5

@David L Thanks bud for the incredible hookup! I've never had this wine. It's a stunning 2010 which is a vintage that I do. It have a lot of. Pop and poured and am letting evolve in the glass. I'll revisit my notes at the end of the night. Right off the bat......,this is better than the 06 Buccella that we had the other night. A little tight but a freakishly long finish. Big lush mouthfeel., some tannins that I think will integrate over time and beautiful dark lush fruit prancing on my palate.
Thank you sir!!! — 8 years ago

Charles Stanley

9.0

Rich American oak on the nose and palate. Abound with dark fruit flavors and herbaceousness. Lighter as it sits on the palate than the nose — 9 years ago

Jordan Kerner

9.2

Big spine still left in this beauty. Loads of black fruits and mocha. — 9 years ago