Samuel Sabori

9.1

Like drinking honey. Goes quickly.

Nose is initially waxy/muscat-like but that blows off. White flowers abound. There’s also a subtle passion fruit thing. Overall a very shy wine but one that pulls you in. — 6 years ago

David L

9.4

17’ Drinking wonderfully soon after release. — 7 years ago

Sasha Agapov

8.9

Not overly friendly and rather shy, but drinking well with some time in the glass. — 8 years ago

Megan Vasquez

9.1

Went really well with ham :) — 8 years ago

with Kelly

Nils Johnson

9.2

Took a while to open up. Very shy. Subtle lime peel. Light slate. Tasty. — 9 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.2

My kinda chard. Not shy, but not in your face. — 9 years ago

Chris Bensick

9.2

Having failed miserably at our 2015 new years resolution to drink up our aging cellar faster, we're glad we still have some of these around. Shy at first but then becoming fuller in the glass, this was an excellent hamburger wine tonight. With Alex in Oakland 12-17-2015.. — 10 years ago

Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

8.9

Shy bottle. 😐 — 10 years ago

with Patrick and Michael

Simi Grewal

9.0

Luscious and fruity, but still well shy of its true potential. — 10 years ago

with Hadley

Miguel de Leon

Service Director/Wine Educator Casa Mono

9.5

94 is singing out of the bottle, at its prime. Integration at its best and a lot of that character you expect out of Vega retained. Not shy at all. — 10 years ago

with Casa and Rachel

Chris England

8.9

You wouldn’t know Barbaresco is one of my favourite wines as I hardly review them weirdly 😁 so seeing this 21 year old baby @ £83 recently I thought I gotta get me a piece of that 😉 It’s a few years past it’s peak now but still a decent drop although not worth its current 💵

📍 Giuseppe Cortese Rabaja 1998

🏵 89-90 points

🍇 Nebbiolo

🍷 Clear cherry ruby w/ bricked edge

👃 Tortured mashed cherry through tar, tobacco, soot embers, soggy earth, drenched oak & herbs w/ dirty dried red flower potpourri, menthol/mint & shy red berries

👄 Med slight tart body of earthy red cherry w/ a slight dry cocoa & red berry backbone

🎯 Med+ dry woody earthy red cherry/berry cocoa warming finale
— 6 years ago

Charles Garrison

9.2

Hands off for 2 or more years... rich, royal garnet with shy aromatics...developed a full, satisfying palate over extend sitting — 7 years ago

Joe Tucker

9.4

Where the Savoy was open and singing, the shelf is still the shy little grape (juice). Needs coaxing, but the stuffing is there. Really good juice. — 8 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.2

Carlisle Zins are never shy. They do bring a welcome bright vibrant character which balances the powerful blackberry character. There's a spicy lift to the aromatics which adds a layer to this. Excellent with BBQ. — 8 years ago

Cody Short

9.6

Still drinking like a baby. Very shy in the nose initially until we decanted a bit and opened up. Lovely bouquet of black fruits, chocolate, tobacco, leather and earth. Amazing wine but will be even better in 5-10 yrs — 9 years ago

with Suzanne and Holli

Sean Shafik

8.9

A little shy compared to other young roulots that I have tried — 10 years ago

Ralph Dandrea

9.5

2010 vintage — 10 years ago

with Colleen

Jonathan Wood

9.7

Shy at first, this took off like a rocket. Soaring aromatics, beautiful palate. — 10 years ago

Eric Grasser

9.2

Very shy at first while showing its earthy side. However, this was the only of the three wines for dinner that elevated itself with cuisine. Took about two hours for voluptuous fruit to come out. Definitely the elegant side of Brunello — 10 years ago

Eric Cullerier

9.2

deep and shy... — 12 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The 88 Insignia out of Magnum.

On the nose, shy blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, creamy strawberries, black plum, notes of blue fruits, sweet vanillin soft volcanic minerals, red & blue florals with violets.

The body is leaner medium. Tannins are completely resolved. Pure pruny fruit elegance with bright red floral bouquet. Blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, creamy strawberries, black plum, rhubarb with notes of blue fruits, sweet vanillin fine powdery, old shoe leather, dry brush, volcanic minerals, red & blue florals with violets. Nice acidity and finish but, this wine was better served 3-5 years ago. — 7 years ago

Kevin Cahoon

9.1

From magnum, this was a bit muted and restrained with a shy nose of red cherry, blackberry, allspice and mint notes. Lively entry with Sangiovese’s austere tannins. Red cherry, cranberry and cassis fruit in the mouth. Lacked the density I expected. Paired really well with the wild boar ragu and pappardelle. — 8 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.1

Shy nose. Lovely plumb, blood, brambly palate. Med bodied but with lift and plenty of life. V nice — 8 years ago

Martin Sher

9.1

Delicate perfumed nose - almost precious. Maybe too shy for me. — 8 years ago

Tai Krueger

9.3

Candied lemon peel with baking spices. Not shy with the French oak. Balancing acidity. — 9 years ago

Joy Bushaw

10

Sweet, after taste is good, smooth, would try again. — 10 years ago

Jill Safken

10

A perfect Red for those looking to expand their wine from sweet whites like moscato...there isn't that dry kick back you get from most reds...this one is a sweet wine with a grape juice texture to it... — 10 years ago

Kyle Weber

9.5

Another one from my favorite winery. Had a more memorable tasting with the Dakota than the Montoya, but the Montoya offers a punch in the face bold cab that's hits like a Bordeaux — 10 years ago

Bob Pratt

9.5

Sonoma coast Pinot. Not a shy wine, full bodied and very smooth. Tuck Beckstoffer offering. — 10 years ago

Alex Powell

9.2

A bit wound up on nose, still smoky with fresh blackcurrant and elderberry, pine bough, tangy orange and tobacco leaf. Very woodsy, but also quite shy...palate is hugely mineral and mouthcoating, touch of spice, monumental and fresh, long length. No doubt quite excellent, but not showing its arsenal today...wait 5 years at least if you have such patience! — 10 years ago