Tom Kobylarz

9.2

Girolamo Russo “a’Rina” 2016 Etna Rosso 🇮🇹 $25
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Nerello Mascalese (94%) and Nerello Cappuccio are the yin and yang of red grapes that grow exceedingly well in the wild and high altitude clime atop the Sicilian volcano #MountEtna.
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A hell of a bargain at about $25 as this crushes most Bourgogne/Hautes-Cotes under $50 and would give pricier versions a run for their money. It is also more complex now and ready to consume when compared to many similarly priced, well made “Langhe” Nebbiolo wines. From the @coravin this was ready to go and opened up well with 10-15 minutes in the glass.
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A youthful medium ruby color, fairly transparent. The nose suggests to me a red Burgundy, possibly a Beaune or Chassagne-Montrachet red from the wildness of the Etna character. A deep underpinning of rocky minerality, hints of ash, rose petal and purple florals, with dabs of red cherry and red plum fruit, sweet spices with hints of old leather jacket and unsmoked pipe tobacco. The palate is juicy and fresh, with refined, silky, ripe tannin that are youthfully firm. Excellent density and persistence, but light as a feather. Medium+ on the finish.
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Etna red wines are commonly described as having similarities to nebbiolo from Piedmonte and pinot noir from Burgundy. There are for sure some similarities, but make no mistake that Etna wines, when made well, refract the wild and volcanic Etna terroir well and are genuine in their own right. •
The complex volcanic soils of Etna, combined with some of the highest elevations for vineyards in Europe at 3,000+ feet, can produce wines with immense complexity and freshness. A sense if refinement comes across in the density without excessive weight, allowing for transparency of terroir. Most vines are trained in the traditional bush-vine method, which works well in the rocky soils that see a lot of wind and sunlight at these high altitudes.
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Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.6

Rare stuff at #lapaulee2016 — 10 years ago

with Zachys

Brendan OConnell

8.9

Not bad at all. — 10 years ago

Andrei Mikhailovsky

9.0

Nice and light example of Burgundy Pinot. Was fantastic with white meat. Vinrage 2012. Slight cold and earthy notes — 10 years ago

Yohei Ishihara

9.1

BOURGOGNE
HAUTES COTES DE BEAUNE
CHARDONNAY — 11 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.4

Wow! On this Saturday afternoon I have opened a 2010 Pinot Noir from Cotes de Nuits and I am glad I did. I just wish I had more. Beautiful Ruby in color. I love the nose on this one, ripe strawberries, violets, nice earthiness and mushrooms. A bit of funk which I love to savor that I find in the better bourgogne wines. On the palate I have sour cherries, with a touch of sweetness that helps in the balance. Smooth tannins, Medium + acidity, good length, great mouth feel. Super Burgundy at a great price, $24.99. Get it if you can. — 11 years ago

Peter Wasserman

Importer Le Serbet/Becky Wasserman Selections

9.6

Right next to the Abbaye de St Vivant (DRC white Hautes Cotes) super terroir! — 12 years ago

Jon Saltaire

9.0

Really delicate and balanced. Lovely fresh strawberries and light tannins. Great value at £7. — 12 years ago

Julien L

10

Bourgogne, champêtre, terre — 13 years ago

Darren Dittrich

8.9

Young and herbaceous, but with some rich red fruit thanks to 2015. Better on Day 2. Typical for a Hautes-Cotes perhaps... but I can imagine a much greener wine from a lesser vintage. — 8 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

This really needs 5 years but wanted to check in. Nose is all stoned and red licorice. Some nice cherry as well. Substantial nose. You can smell this will need air. Beautiful fruit. Juicy and rich with wonderful freshness. Amazing length. For a wine so humble this is super impressive. Deep. Mineral. Serious. — 8 years ago

Thom Huh

9.1

Sensitive and lovely scent tastes classic pinot — 9 years ago

Alli Wing

9.0

Earthy, peppery, cotes du Rhone — 10 years ago

Christanna Honer

9.3

Fall fruit, green pear and barely ripe yellow apple. Not quite buttered popcorn, but more of a burnt popcorn, in a pleasant way. Lemon meringue pie. Palate is tart crisp citrus and apple skin w/ a flinty backbone. Impressive finish that continues evolving. Nice Hautes cotes de Nuits. — 10 years ago

Chris McFarland

9.2

2012 Burgundy with pepper and a little fruit. Great for sipping, great with food. I actually like the 2012 better than the 2011. — 10 years ago

Jon Anderson

9.2

Very light with excellent acidity. — 11 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.8

Herve Murat 2011 Hautes des Cotes de Nuits "les herbues" - killer nose. Mineral. Complex. Terrific. Rich. Terrific density. Amazing texture. Stunning. — 12 years ago

CS

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

9.7

Yann Durieux Munon 2011 Chardonnay from Hautes Cotes de Nuit. Zero SO2, 15hl/ha, infinitesimally small yields. Laser like precision. Previously winemaker at Prieurie Roch. — 12 years ago

Richard Huntington

9.5

Great fine here in Kennebunk, solid Cotes de Beaune. Floral with some Anise, Cedar, so smooth and refined. — 12 years ago

Evelyn Fleisher

9.2

Excellent wine, had at Josephine Dumonet in Paris — 8 years ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.0

Light start & finish with a bit of tang in between. — 8 years ago

with Gillian

Utku Can

9.0

First White — 9 years ago

Brandon O'Sullivan

9.3

With duck confit and duck fat roast potatoes. Oh Mommy! — 10 years ago

Toni de Vinsandroses

10

The only Hautes Cotes de Nuits in Chambolle-Musigny. — 10 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.0

Lovely, tangy, fresh and very red fruited. Nice acids. Good mouthfeel and texture. — 10 years ago

web bond

8.9

Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes De Nuits "Dames Huguettes" 2012 — 11 years ago

Kevin Yen

9.5

2013/6@Tainan — 12 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

2012 Thomas Bouley Hautes Cotes de Beaune — 12 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

This is the best Hautes Cotes de Nuits I have ever had. Can't wait for clients to taste this. — 12 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.4

2009 Domaine Francois Lamarche Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits I am getting on the nose strawberries, red fruit and a little funk. On the palate I am really enjoying the cranberry, red raspberries, a bit of strawberry. The tannin is a joy that dries the mouth just enough with a bit of minerality acidity and soil. I think this is very good lite summer Pinot. I am totally enjoying this. — 12 years ago