Gregory Fulchiero

9.2

Nimble and nuanced. Settles down quickly in the glass. Vanilla, dry earth, cinnamon and toasted dark berries. A treat. — 5 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

What a nose. Dark cherries. Spice. Very high toned. Superb stoney minerality. Haunting florals. Blackberry. Gorgeous delicacy. Wow. Elite level nose. Haunting. Has so much. Palate is superb. Sweet fruit, stones, laters of finesse, velvety almost pinpoint perfect tannins. Long complex finish that does not quit. Still only around 10% open after 10 minutes. But it’s all there. Wow that’s a long finish. Haunting. Ethereal. Gorgeous, classic CDC. Big tannins but so nimble and they weave in and out on the incredible finish. I’ll be back for an update after some air.

As it airs the breeding becomes more apparent. Incredible refinement and elegance. Wow. — 6 years ago

Mike R

9.5

When you pop one and decant and then taste you never really know what to expect but gratefully my family on Delectable has helped me so much - I know it is holidays speaking but we have so much as a group to thankful for - to you and yours - have a glorious holiday

This wine has been resting for a long time - I have decided to start drinking wines that I was storing as I cannot take them with me so Dilly Dilly

What a wine what a wine what a mighty good wine

Dark purplish red as is the season - when I taste I immediately smile and laugh with hohoho sound - the smell is amazing with all the kitchen sink ingredients but somehow I smell mistletoe and cinnamon - ''tis the season again" - and the finish is long like when you watch a big snowflake fall from the sky - it takes forever and ever

Starting my annual Christmas wine journey and again thank you folks for making the wine taste even better with your likes and comments - more wine to come tonight and tomorrow

Smiling for so many reasons and happy holiday — 8 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.6

Holy smokes this is good, the purity in this wine is so appealing and perceptible.
Sangiovese 75%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Canaiolo 10%
Sweet and fresh crushed cherries, a touch of cassis, a touch of fresh flowers and herbs, with fine and supple tannin and a bright, fresh red fruit acidity. This wine is so pleasing and complete. The finish is long but nimble and clean!
A top five new find (for me). Apparently these guys have been around a while but are impossible to find here in the US.
#carmignano #terreamano — 9 years ago

Christine Havens

9.2

Cloud's Nest Vineyard, as the name suggests is perched 1,500 feet above sea level in the Mayacamas mountain range. Gravelly soils further limit the vines' growth and the aromatics are striking. Earth and forest floor, wild mushrooms, underbrush, warm leather and soy. The palate echoes this high-altitude Cab's woodsy aromatics, with a medium-bodied countenance and a nimble vein of acidity that amplifies black cherries and cedar, and on the finish dried sage and anise. 14.2% ABV | Sample
— 10 years ago

Simone Collins

9.5

Licorice and blackberry. Truly wonderful red. Masterful wine. — 10 years ago

Chris DeBarr

9.1

Pretty, elegant Nebbiolo from cool climate old vineyards a ways north of Barolo. Incredible value for this much nimble length, violets, minerality, tawny fruits. Makes me want truffles, great sausages, even morels with peas and grated sheep cheese, a superlative food wine. — 11 years ago

Daniel Rich

Hospitality Chehalem Wines, Production Et Fille Wines

9.9

Super tight when first opened. Big black pepper and currants. After about 1.5 hours really opened up and was mighty tasty! — 11 years ago

Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

9.6

Kicking serious ass. Aromatics evolving beautifully in glass, the finish is gaining intensity and focus. Clearly a wine with years ahead of it. Wish I had more. A mighty, mighty fine Syrah. — 12 years ago

Kevin Arndt

Specialist Grand Vin Colorado

9.0

Nimble and light on its feet- well balanced and lively. Ripe mission fig, black currant, cedar, sandlewood, pipe tobacco, black tea and graphite. Very enjoyable. — 5 years ago

Sharon Roybal

9.3

Rich and full bodied with dark chocolate and peppery undertones — 6 years ago

with Colomojo

October Cleveland

9.3

Surprisingly light colour, but satisfying, intriguing, juicy and nimble. Pushes all my buttons, and in the right order. More please. — 7 years ago

F S

9.1

Just perfect with Mighty Quinn's brisket — 8 years ago

with Richard

Bill Kaplan

9.2

Not 'complexity'. This is 100% Cabernet , I think. Plummy & mouthfilling. Mighty fine. — 9 years ago

Mi Ne

10

Crisp, dry, and refreshing. Love it! — 9 years ago

Ryan McReynolds

9.3

Grenache from the Languedoc is reading my mail these days. Nimble palate weight, pleasant presence of volatile acidity, a great balance of dark fruit and acid. — 10 years ago

Todd Abrams

9.4

2012. Aromatics are joyous with black cherry, cocoa, herbs and flowers. Filled with fruit yet nimble on the palate, elegant even, with a finish of sun-baked stone. More "natural" than most wines promoted that way. — 10 years ago

Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.3

Yes sir. Juice tastes mighty fine and better with time! — 11 years ago

Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.3

Mighty darn good. — 11 years ago

with Charles, Jay and 1 other

Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.0

Mighty Mitans. — 12 years ago

Chris Shultz

9.2

Ate my rating.
Lots of black cherries and very ripe plums. Really deep magneta. On the nose, black and blueberries. Some leather and barnyard too. Savory fruit. A very nimble 13.5%. Lots of acid and minerals and a tannic finish. But really balanced. — 6 years ago

Ted

9.5

Big fella. Still on the very young side. Blueberries and fresh earth. Mighty tasty — 6 years ago

with Jeni

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

This is the level below the 2 Jaspis bottlings and represents the best value in the lineup of Pinots. Ethereal nose. Red fruited to the max, resinous, earthy, bright cranberry. An earthy perfume. Serious deep aromas. Like how fresh flowers are aromatic. 2014 is flames here. Palate is just terrific. In the Red Riesling school. Nimble yet densely fruited with extraordinary balance and purity. Big structure. Lovely tannins and freshness. Ideally needs an hour to breathe and the fruit to really shine. The fruit is stunning here and so lip-smacking and pure. Super long finish. Superb. — 8 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.2

2001 vintage. Medium ruby - some bricking starting to show. On the nose, much more feminine and subtle than the mighty 2002. More appealing and subtle. On the palate, medium plus acidity and medium body. Tannins are more integrated than the 2002. Length is shorter than the 2002, but the overall wine is more enjoyable and more in line with what I consider a Clos de Tart to be. Drink now until 2027+. — 9 years ago

Shawn R

9.4

Light and nimble with a seductive side. Nose of mulling spice and bakers caramel. Wonderfully integrated. Lovely flavors of carnations, lush cranberry/cherry, cardamom and spice on the back of the palate. Terrific length in the finish. — 9 years ago

Ben Walker / Caravin

9.2

Love this. Texture and acid. Mighty delicious. — 10 years ago

Dana East

9.0

Mighty fine. — 10 years ago

Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.0

Mighty fine dark battle between tobacco and graphite and black fruit — 10 years ago

Gina Moon

9.5

Loved it, as did Kaipo and friends. — 11 years ago

CS

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

9.6

Mighty fine Savagnin Ouillé. One of my favorites. — 12 years ago