Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

Black fruits galore with huge granitic expression. Super mineral, earthy and clean, with major concentration and real freshness. So alive and energetic, the fruit has incredible vigor. Has that classic ashy Cornas thing. From 6 different plots, with granite and some limestone. Fantastic. — 3 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.3

Medium ruby , medium wide garnet rim . Quite open and exuberante , lots of sweet red cherry, raspberry and touch of menthol and sweet spices, hickory . Quite sweet profile. On the palate this has nice spice and menthol hints , sweet red cherry fruit , ripe tannins , but with good grip, quite gritty with good length . Balanced acidity , touch of alcohol noticeable . Overall quite sweetly red fruit focussed , pure and expressive. This is showing quite well , though still young and fruit focused. Probably better in 3-5 years and will continue to show well over the next 10 years or so . — 4 months ago

KA

9.3

Idylio by Apreda Rome — 5 months ago

Tom Barras

9.1

from the slopes of Sicily’s Mt Etna. Fruity, flavorful, balanced, and well structured, with a long lasting finish. Excellent with tonight’s roasted Halibut. — 5 months ago

Matt Waring

9.0

Approachable after 1 hr decant. Cherry-cranberry fruit, hints of black, leathery palate. A little short and it’s not the most complex. But very good now, and for a Barolo you can buy at Costco and open that night, it’s terrific — 6 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Very enjoyable with deep red cherry, berry fruit, lots of savory spices, orange peel, rose petal & tobacco. — 7 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2021 Classico pours a bright garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose the wine is developing with beautiful notes of ripe Morello cherry, raspberry, tart forest strawberry’s, a whole bouquet of roses, hibiscus, saltwater taffy, tar, assorted green herbs, old wood and dry dusty earth. After about an hour or so, pomegranate enters the chat. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. These are early days but I’m really excited to track how these evolve with time. Drink now through 2051. — 8 months ago

Lev Lavrichtchev

9.2

11/05/2018 — 9 years ago

Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.0

1998: Youthful. Broad on the palette, with tannins not far behind. This is the Barolo for CA Cab lovers, with a chewy, dense mouthfeel, yet packed with fruit and tasting brand new, rather than 17 years old. Also poured at Quince for white truffle menu. While not showing the same level of complexity as the 1971 or 1985 at the same meal, it was roundly admired, and preferred by some. — 11 years ago

with Michael

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Rodri pcu hunan — 3 months ago

edward Simpson

9.1

First venture to medium PN Italian wines for a good while, lovely ruby colour, guy at Whelan's whose specialty was Italian has nailed it, bioorganic, berries, low tannins, very good. — 4 months ago

Pooneet K

9.3

First time trying Domenico Clerico. Definitely can see how this leans a bit to the more powerful side but can’t argue with the quality and depth. Lots of balsamic, tar, and flowers. Great acid and tannins are still present but in check. Long finish. Fun one to try. — 4 months ago

Rob Iracane

9.4

Barnyard and amazing — 5 months ago

Jay Miner

9.0

As good as ever. As good as always. — 6 months ago

Mary H

9.1

After tasting next to other organic/low intervention wines, the structure and finesse of this wine becomes more evident. Smooth red and dark fruit on the palate with good but no overwhelming acidity. Drinks like a wine from a colder climate. — 6 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Friday night pasta wine — 7 months ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.4

Full bodied minerals, saline, citrus — 9 months ago

Renny Cabreros

9.6

Fantastic Barolo - medium bodied but light and silky on the palate. Blackberries, leather, smoked currants, tobacco, with wonderful complexity and balance — 9 years ago

Mike Kane

9.4

Funky and great for lunch. — 9 years ago

Mike Mentesana

9.9

One of the best vintage I've ever had, mushroom and great fruit. — 11 years ago

Joe DAscoli

9.3

Lovely wine with the right oxidation and airtime.

Came out red brick in color

Nice fruit still showing. Good tannin — 3 months ago

Andrew Edson

9.6

11 year old Barolo that aged beautifully. Still strong hints of cherries, rose, leather, and acorns. Tannins mellowed. Lasting finish. — 4 months ago

Lee Hoff

9.2

2021 vintage at NY Butcher Shop. Cherry flavors with soft finish. $80 — 5 months ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.1

Had high hopes as this wine/vintage was an absolute stunner 7-8 years ago when I last had a bottle but this one was a bit shagged (as my newly minted MW friend likes to say). Hoping it’s just this bottle, but maybe it’s peak has long past. Slightly maderized and very little fruit left. Thin. — 5 months ago

Dave

9.2

Tame is the right word. This Barolo is moving out of its wild youth, but can still age some. Soft fruit and new leather, a little sage. Tannins are mellow, decanted for 2 hours. Paired with pork medallions in a basil cream sauce. Good pairing.
Listening to Willie Nelson — 6 months ago

Brian Hearty

9.2

2022. Love this wine with oysters and umami rich seafood dishes. Second time having this vintage and loved it even more tonight! — 7 months ago

Adam Baker

9.2

Very good with Christmas Eve buffet. — 9 months ago

with Elissa

Andrew Cullimore

9.4

Quite deep garnet , just a hint of ruby and a wide garnet , terracotta rim. Touches of chestnut , dark fruits , earthy liquorice , dry spice and black tea . On the palate this is very classically styled , with dark liquorice tinged blackberry, raspberry , spiced black tea and menthol tinged good long length finish . Balanced acaidity and quite high , grippy tannins. With time this is beginning to show quite well , but will not doubt improve over the next 5 perhaps 10 years and last well a further 10 . Really quite classic and imposing in style , but detailed and complex. — 10 months ago

Geoffrey Turnbull

9.1

Decent barolo; well balanced and good with the bolognese we made. All the expected flavors but was hoping for more serious astringency, tannins and general old-worldiness. Can't take that compliant seriously at this price point though. — 11 years ago

Jono Wingfield

9.4

Lasagne wine — 13 years ago