Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

From either the 3rd largest co-op in the world or in Europe. I think it's in Europe. Produttori is located in the heart of the tiny town of Barbaresco just to the right of the tower shown in the photo and up the street from Gaja. Also, one of the best Michelin stared restaurants for lunch we've ever had. As well, the best restaurant service we have experienced and it wasn't that pricey. For such large a co-op, they produce some outstanding value wines and some straight up excellent wines. This 09 is quite nice and one of their entry level value wines. A nice pair with my skillet lasagna. The wine shows more sour than sweet dark cherries, black raspberries, dry dark plums, touch of pouched strawberries, black cherry cola, dry dark florals bouquet, a light delicate herbaceous quality, dark soils with dry powdery crushed rocks with nice acidity. The balance of fruit & earth is improving as is the finish. It still needs at least 3-5 more years in bottle. Very nice wine under $30. A 9.0 on it's own with the skillet lasagna, 9.1-9.2. — 9 years ago

Brian Hearty

9.0

2013. Great cherry cola flavors. — 10 years ago

Steve Haro

9.5

Huge. Lots of life left. Cola and raspberry and mushroom notes dominate. Truffles and dr pepper on the nose. Finish is strong and long. — 11 years ago

Steve Haro

9.6

Massive cinnamon and cola and grilled lamb and earth. This is huge and powerful and fun and young. Lots of life left. Solid well rounded tannins with good acid backbone. Finish is strong and long. — 11 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.0

Dark ruby color with dried herb, raspberry, cherry, and a bit of spice aromas. On the palate it approaches medium-bodied, with a harmonious, elegant character and silky texture with dark chocolate covered cherries, pomegranate, and a bit of cola flavors. Med long finish. — 11 years ago

P Walter

9.0

Nice medium body, fruity aroma, medium finish, good for most occasions — 12 years ago

Chris B.

8.9

Had this with lamb and baa baa black sheep, it was just delectable. Classic pinot flavor all-around, like a chick-a-cherry cola. Should be even better in a few years. — 9 years ago

Louie Christensen

9.3

Whole cluster fruit. Dried herbs, cranberries, and a tinge of cherry cola. Great mouthfeel, and the flavors roll from fruit to blossoming undergrowth. Wonderful — 10 years ago

Berg

9.2

#rockthered #letsgocaps

Could be mistaken for Burgundy if it didn't have the hallmark CA cola in the palate. Very good, soft tannins, well balanced with plenty of life and development ahead — 10 years ago

with Theresa

Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.4

2010 - What you expect from WS. Spice, cranberry, cola, anise, earth, it goes on and on. I hate to be that guy but... it's really well balanced. Happily rewarded for waiting a few extra years since its release, should show well for another 5+ years tho. — 11 years ago

with Polina

Cory Fierro

9.8

BEAUTIFUL color on this wine, just stunning.

The nose gives off delicate red and pink flower notes, along with cola, cedarwood and white chocolate.

This is one of the prettiest wines I've ever tasted. Pure velvet luxury on the palate with candied red cherry and balanced acidity.

Compared to the Belle Glos Dairyman pinot noir I had last month this was a good deal better. Now onto Las Alturas! — 11 years ago

with Adolfo and Holly

Joshua Crisp

9.2

Gorgeous bouquet of candied cherries, fresh carnations, cherry cola, and wet, Jory soil so unique to Dundee Hills wines. Bright and fresh with red cherries, blackberries, developing into more blood orange and braised meat, finishing with field mushrooms, spice, and bitter cocoa. Lengthy finish and very rich. Beautiful wine! — 11 years ago

Joshua Wright

10

Incredible Pinot Noir. Thick and luscious with a long velvety finish. Rich cherry cola with hints of vanilla. — 12 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Deep red with dark edges and aromas of red berry fruit and sweet spices. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with vanilla, cinnamon and pepper spices, with cola tones. Fine tannins with balanced acidity carry this rich wine to a lingering finish. Will age well for another decade. — 10 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Amazing black cherries, black plum, black raspberries, cooked strawberries, cherry cola, dark soft minerals and nice medium spice. Drinking perfectly. — 10 years ago

Kate

9.5

Enjoyed it. Smooth dark fruit. I guess cola is a good description. My husband was drinking beer then asked for a glass. One less for me sadly. Nice treat. — 10 years ago

Mark Kosmicki

9.3

Great cola flavor. Taking age very well — 11 years ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

Viril and enchanting; a wine that conjures all sorts of stereotypes of Spain, the jamon, the flamenco, catholic processions, Hemingway, wineskins, and bull fights. While the Ardanza possesses more focus and freshness, this Alberdi is more evolved and flamboyant. Incense, cigar box, cola, hung game and blood, black cherry, and salubrious acidity and tannins. — 11 years ago

Adam DeFiglio

9.2

Light body
Cola, black cherry, grenadine aromas
Bing cherry, raspberry unripened plum flavors
High acidity
Low tannin — 11 years ago

Cherie McNett

8.9

While still young, this is an excellent pinot! Incredibly smooth with cherry, cola with just a slight smoky finish and a surprising salted caramel finish. I think this might be a new favorite pinot noir! — 11 years ago