Zac Casey

9.2

Super tight after double decanting... The 2011s need to lay down longer than 09 or 10. Once it softens up this is a crowd pleaser can, big red fruits, tannins are there, but it's a soft presence. Always a fun wine. — 10 years ago

Miguel Angel Arroyo/Garcia

9.2

Once it's gets room temp it's really bring out the bouquet and the full flavors, but I should let it sit for another 5 years, will keep great and will age wonderful — 10 years ago

with Ana

Nathan Brown

9.0

Very fruit forward with a smooth finish. Detect a lot of brown sugar. After letting it breathe got more of the maple flavor. Light body. Very light tannins. — 11 years ago

Molly Brooks

9.1

Generous savory red fruit, at once meaty.& approachable. Suave, commanding. Gaja understands the #brunello deliciousness factor. — 11 years ago

with Marc, Wendy and 3 others

Conquistadora Wise

9.7

Favorite wine so far. Very refreshing. Bought it because of the name/ label, haven't found one to top it yet. — 12 years ago

John Carlson

9.9

Once again, Orin Swift has created a well balanced full body and amazing! — 13 years ago

Orlando Anaya

9.0

What a beautiful Barbaresco! I decanted if for about two hours to soften it up. Once I started drinking it, yum! Rich, aromatic (just beautiful on the nose), and just a joy to drink. It had a great balance between tannins, dryness, and dark fruit (berries, plum). For the price at Costco, it's quite a steal. — 10 years ago

Mike D

10

Even amongst great company, a cut above. For once a legend lives up to the hype. — 11 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.2

Smooth, complex and balanced all at once.
1999 — 11 years ago

with Katherine

Joseph C Burke

9.4

Deep red w/ brick edge; nose of plums, cassis. Herbs; lovely attack of soft sweet cassis fruit, some plums, cedar notes in the finish. Not as big as it once was it is still gloriously lovely to drink and taste for a full minute after swallowing. Drink now. — 11 years ago

Charles Hudson

8.9

Really enjoyed this once some of the forward alcohol got out of the way. A bit tart on the finish, but nice balance of acidity and earthiness and a touch of fruit. Good intro to Burgundy for my family. — 11 years ago

Joe Gonzalez

9.8

Very smooth! — 12 years ago

Hanna Chort

10

Once in a life time! Hopefully twice! — 13 years ago

Hanif Perry

9.2

Big and grippy for a Pinot Noir. Great bottle and old vintage still strong. — 10 years ago

Gregg Congleton

9.4

Sweet cheese and rice! Every once and a while, when playing golf, you have that one shot that makes you come back which makes up for all the other bad shots. This wine is like that - found 2 bottles in the back of some suburban wine store hidden with an orange half price sticker - opens big but then smooths out - barnyard and hay on the nose, smooth pallet, tannins but not too much, dark cherry and a hint of Anise. — 10 years ago

Mike Coffey

Independent Wine Consultant & Sommelier

9.1

Once it opens up it runs — 11 years ago

Michelle Cummings

9.8

Tyler's new favorite dinner wine! — 11 years ago

with Tyler

Dan Warner

9.1

Once it opened up, I discovered a smooth, complex friend from Spain. — 11 years ago

Hawk Wakawaka

Wine Blogger WakawakaWineReviews

8.9

Once it opened up this was beautiful. Subtle and easy. — 12 years ago

Gen

9.7

Very good for CA! — 13 years ago