Bestia Los Angeles. Complex. Deep for a barbera — 4 years ago
Langhe Nebbiolo at G. Mascarello with the Mascarello family. I've admired them for years and had privilege of meeting them today. Authentic farmers from a different era. Wine was floral, light bodied, approachable, long finish. As elegant and noble as the makers. — 5 years ago
My favorite barbera- still full bodied with Good fruit 15 years after vintage — 2 years ago
Just hitting the downslope of its evolution, but full of grated spice, tea rose and plum. Not trying to be anything other than what it is. Solid stuff. #langhenebbiolo #mascarello — 4 years ago
Holy moly! Alive and well! Super meaty and masculine off the cork and then the weird herbs and nuts came full on. — 4 years ago
Best wine I’ve had in a while! — 4 years ago
Magic. And while slightly over the hill, still outstanding, with lots of aromas to offer. — 4 years ago
Darn. Still too early!
— 5 years ago
Mike Saviage

Deep reddish tawny color, mostly translucent. Floral nose. Notes of red fruit, rose petals, dark soil, smoked meat and blood sausage, and a little anise. Rich and powerful in the mouth. Still has some tannin. Gets bigger with air over the evening. This came across as a somewhat different bottle of juice than the 70 Monprivato next to it - with the 70 being more aged-Barolo like, and the 78 being more of a hearty Cote-Rotie or something. Nevertheless everyone loved this and having the two side-by-side. — 13 days ago