Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Fruits started more mid dark, even after a 40 minutes in decanter. Showed a fair amount of spice and smoke (Sonoma fires). However, after a couple hours decanter, the fruits really brighter up and shined beautifully. Ripe, cherries, strawberries, cranberries, dry cranberries, soft chalkiness and bright red florals for days with a well balanced beautiful rich, polished finish. — 7 years ago

Nicole Johnson

8.9

Good zin! Yummy! — 7 years ago

leon egozi

9.4

This is their new release cab. 👍👍👍 — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

I opened this bottle a few nights ago. It's still drinking nicely tonight but it does show that it's had a fair amount of air. The other night it was throwing huge amounts of coconut. Generally, a sign of a fair amount of American oak use. The wine is nicely resolved. Tannins are still present but are quite smooth. Ripe and juice blackberries with pancakes, blueberries, black raspberries, raspberries, dark cherries, violets, touch of lavender, dried red roses, coconut, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & a hint of vanilla, underbrush, granulated volcanic minerals, crushed dry rocks in rich, moist dark soil, black tea, black cherry cola/licorice, soft suede style leather, fresh tobacco leaf, beautiful acidity, length, smooth even tension & a nice balance of fruit & earth in the long, ripe, elegant finish that lasts over a minute. Maybe, 9.3 when the bottle was fresher but it's still very nice tonight. The 05 will drink well another 5-10 years easily...proper storage of course. — 8 years ago

Mateusz Piekarski

9.2

Ruby colour, cherry, anise, leather. A fair amount acidic. Nice tannins, long finish. — 9 years ago

with Tomoko

Andy Deal

9.7

Great. Ended up liking the 2010 and 2011 petite Syrah just a little better on this trip. 2011 petite Syrah was my favorite today. All delicious. — 10 years ago

Daniel Taub

9.4

Cmon man not fair how good — 10 years ago

Geoff Labitzke

10

The 2010 cuvée Cathleenis very pale yellow in color with green tints. It has good mineralityand again very restrained aromas I it needs to open up. Aromas are of Bosc pear and fair skin. With an undercurrent of stony minerality. Excellent acid structure. Great length. Awesome. Needs a lot of time. — 11 years ago

Angelique Kenney

9.3

Pretty good and interesting. Tried at painter's night at the girls 03.09.12 — 12 years ago

Brian Horner

9.6

One of the best we tasted at Merry Edwards. Priced fair, it drinks well now but will be perfect in 3-4 years. — 12 years ago

James Forsyth

9.3

An enjoyable dinner at the Tapas Bar at La Sirena was further enhanced by this delicious wine. Burlotto is certainly one of the hot Barolo producers right now. This Barbera is equally dripping with quality. Violets and layers of red and dark fruits make for a wine that is both sophisticated and accessible. Superb value too. I'll probably pick up a few bottles especially as it has the structure to last a fair while, while also delicious right now. — 7 years ago

Paul Weil

8.9

Another above-the-fold headline scoop from "Superman's Pal"! This is a dense, jammy blend with slimy smooth body. The rich dark cherry, red raspberry, and black currant flavors balance nicely. It works well as an after-dinner digestive wine. — 8 years ago

Dave Schneider

9.3

Even in a fair vintage, a great wine maker can make great wine. From a 375 — 8 years ago

Matthew Beckman

9.6

Gdamn...my wine so not fair but hard not to say this was not WOTN....so young — 8 years ago

Manny Abascal

9.0

Not fair because I used Coravin and had one glass. Off balanced a bit but opened up nicely. Will pop cork and try again. — 9 years ago

Sebastian Sutherland

9.7

Does this open up.... This is not even fair to other champagnes. — 10 years ago

Maximilian Kast

9.1

The 2012 is a fair bit riper than 2011, but shows off great structure. Ripe dark berry fruit, menthol, clove, tobacco leaf on the nose. High tannin, with acidity on the high part of medium, very long finish. Will want to revisit in 10 years. — 10 years ago

Anne Hance

9.2

This was the 2011 vintage. — 11 years ago

Willem Booij

9.3

This LMHB is good but not great, comparing with the '82 is not fair. But great drinking pleasure — 11 years ago

Graham Long

9.1

Decant for 45 minutes to take the edge off. — 12 years ago

Polly Marie

9.2

Very good. Very reasonably priced. Nice flavor but not overwhelming at all. Perfect for sipping at home or an easy gift to a host — 7 years ago

Adam Knoerzer

9.0

Boy, is this a mouthful. Luscious, fair amount of sugar, and a delightful punch to the nostrils of tropical fruits and pears. But I'm done after a glass, yo. — 7 years ago

Brenda Lambert

9.5

Nice wine even though the grapes are from CA. — 8 years ago

with Shari

Kelley Panaro

9.5

Very good. Delicious fruity finish — 8 years ago

Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.3

This has been a rock solid pull when I want a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Well made, true form, fair price, great packaging. This is the 2013. L — 9 years ago

Matt Beyard

9.0

A delicious Syrah. Matured from the wine I drank at the winery. Opened nicely and drank smoothly. — 9 years ago

Kevin Sidders

President VinConnect

9.4

Really beautiful aged Champagne, with oxidative notes complementing some subtle fruit. Still had a fair bit of fizz. Drink now as it's likely downhill from here — 10 years ago

Katie Murphy

9.2

Fair view pintoage Paarl
Super smooth — 10 years ago

Vanessa Steingard

9.5

Fair trade and wonderful — 11 years ago

Aaron Meeker

Sales & Marketing Vine Street Imports

9.4

Fair bit of Merlot in Margaux...wine is in a great spot right now — 12 years ago