Kimberly Prokoshyn

Sommelier Pearl & Ash in NYC

9.3

Rich vintage. After an hour started to really open. Rich palate, with ribbons of brightness. Aromatically became very lifted and a mixture of curry spices and bruised pears — 9 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.1

Lots of bottle variation, this was one of the good ones. Lifted, without too much VA; funky, without too much Brett. All the red fruit and hot rocks and pretty aromatics you could want. — 10 years ago

Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

9.5

2005: gorgeous wine. Lifted aromatics, white flowers, very terroir driven with stony chalky notes, deft touches of green apple, pear and white peach. Gently integrated oak. Wonderful mouthfeel, light phenolics, lovely vibrant acidity. Very mineral led style. Is what a Grand Cru Chablis wishes it could be... — 10 years ago

with Matté

Neil Cornish

9.0

Lifted fruit cake. Really nicely balanced. Very pretty. — 9 years ago

with Michael and Jon

Dylan York

9.3

2005 Marcarini "Brunate" Barolo - Pale and hazy ruby. Upon opening it smelled like a whiskey barrel. 2 hours later the aromas developed into iron/bloody/stoney mineral, leather and powdery floral notes with ripe earthy cherry. Great acidity, medium herbaceous driven tannins carefully lifted by the alcohol. Lean and dry chinato-like flavors of orange peel and red fruits. Great bitter herb finish. Decant for 3 hours and Drink now or hold for 10. — 10 years ago

Robert Agler

9.5

Violets, bacon fat, beautiful lifted limestone, white pepper on the nose. Gorgeous texture, minerals and dark black fruit. Still young, another 5-10 years to peak — 10 years ago

Brendan Perrett

9.0

Lovely fruit sweetness, dry lingering finish. Equal parts syrup and zest, textural apricot and lifted green apple. A drink to make you happy. — 10 years ago

Keiran Kennedy

Wine Director The Veritas Group, Australia

9.2

Lasted 15 minutes. Beautiful nose, fresh and lifted palate. Hints of funk and undergrowthiness. Nice work as always @Pax Mahle — 10 years ago

Craig Haarmeyer

9.2

Lifted but savory. The 100% whole cluster does not dominate: nice integration elevates the fruit. — 10 years ago

Paul Watson

9.3

Seductive nose, ripe blackberry and a telltale white pepper finish with a nicely lifted finish. Cofermented with Viogner and very Delish. Was a wonderful companion to ribs and rain at Kirkwood. — 10 years ago