Jon Ruyle

9.7

So intense, so complex, so long, so elegant, so beautiful. Unlike other CDPs I've tried- more black fruit mixed with the blue, the finish more fruit than herbs. It was sort of cab-like. So much going on here. I loved this. A great birthday wine! — 10 years ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.5

2001. Tons of different red fruits, very intense flavors and texture, zippy yet supple — 11 years ago

Francesco Pilo

9.0

Red/garnet, intense, complex, full bodied, red fruit and spices, good tannins, long finish #ProduttoriDelBarbaresco — 12 years ago

Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

9.5

slight secondary, high tones tight, intense red fruit, awesome extract that finishes uber long with delicate spice notes. Serious tannin verging on rustic followed by the finish. — 10 years ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.7

Intense cherries, floral, complex, smoky, seamless — 11 years ago

Floyden Mugford

9.8

Huge intense tropical citrus aroma that is super fruity delicious — 12 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.2

This wine reminds me distinctly of a Muscat my grandfather produced in 2010; and the color is the first indication. Obvious extended skin contact, but low enough extraction to reach a lite-honey color. The nose is pungent and intense with tangerine skin wrapped in wild, homemade perfumes. The mouthfeel is giving yet tense, with slightly underripe mandarin orange and a twist of lime. Interesting wine. Authentic wine. — 12 years ago

Martin Bergo

9.3

Sceptical from previous supertuscan encounters, I decided to try the original from Antinori (which I was sure was overpriced). Intense clear dark ruby color; the fruit hit me before the glass was even swirled and then reveals dark and red fruits in perfect balance with oak aromas; high acid, high alcohol, youthful delicious round mouthfeel of dark dried fruits and supple tannins at front of mouth, and with a medium-long finish. Well balanced, elegant, and powerful; and priced correctly. Had with pata negra, manchego and the organ of the Mormon Tabernacle sounding off Saint-Saëns' symphony. — 11 years ago

Martin Beally

9.2

2007. Rich, intense, cocoa and pyrazines. Acid leads and lovely mid. — 12 years ago

Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

9.6

Sure to improve with more years, savory, perfumed high notes and intense fruit on palate without excess fat — 12 years ago