Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.1

1990: Corked, unfortunately. My mom had the best line, "It sure tastes better than it smells!" I recall what it was like on release, hard candy sweetness with a surprisingly light framework, particularly compared to both the '88 & '89 on release, and the crazy depth of the'90 Ch. Filholt Creme de tete, which was massively concentrated. This bottle still had oomph, yet wasn't all there. — 10 years ago

Brian Miller

9.0

We'll done for the style: big, bold, deep. Varietal, dark, touch of lavender, coffee candy. A little hot on the finish. — 10 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.5

Liquid cotton candy — 11 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.1

Great with big bold chile verde tacos. — 10 years ago

John W

9.0

Deep purple coloration. Cassis and a sweet, candy like cherry nose. On the palate a nice body, caramel, cherry, and a long finish on the 2008. The sweetness is balanced nice with tannins. — 10 years ago

Jennifer Wohlenberg

9.3

Very good, fruit but not too sweet. — 11 years ago

Mo Allen

9.7

Sweet wine! — 11 years ago

Marianne DiGiovanni

9.5

If you like heavy chards,lots of vanilla and a long finish it doesn't get much better — 10 years ago

Garret Murphy

8.9

Barbaresco albeisa 2010

This Nebbiolo has a very light smokey aroma, with bright red current, cherry jolly rancher candy, porcini mushroom and black licorice.
Firm tannins and really nice acidity.

Could use another 5 year in the bottle.

I really enjoyed this wine! — 10 years ago

Lynn Renz

9.2

Not a bad wine, it was pretty good — 11 years ago