Joe Pea

9.1

This the third time I've had this in the last year and it shows beautifully right out of the gate. The wood and fruit are so interestingly and well melded at this point. Oak moves to cedar on the palate. Definite alcohol lift in the nose still and you can feel it the nostrils but not obtrusive...indeed it's actually a promising hint of what's to come on the palate. Dried cherry and stone fruit tastes on right away. Slightly mentholated. Definitely picking up distinct vanilla undertones on the nose and palate but not over the top. Satisfying medium tannins. Soft mouth feel but with really good/balanced structure. Perfect finish in line with what preceded it. Just a great fucking wine. And for the price? Getcha some! Can't believe this is still just around and available (not telling where!). Not for those who don't want wood in their wine but even here what you think will finish moderately chalky moves to soft-ish tannins at the perfect time. So many riojas are over top in the wood category or just so out of balance one way or the other. Everyone has heard of Rioja but have you really had a good one? Here's your chance without breaking the bank. I'd put this one up against the best or at least those considered the best. Maybe lacking a LITTLE finesse to be world class but damn close (can you use the word finesse with Rioja??). Drank in gulps with parmesan dusted NY style mushroom meatball mozzarella pizza from Peppino's in Athens, GA while watching Parenthood with my 17 YO daughter (who also pronounced the wine delicious). What a Tuesday night...thank you sir may I have another. Anyone really disappointed with this wine has WAY more money than me and is a spoiled brat. Geek out. — 10 years ago

Christopher Watson

9.7

One of the best aus wines of all time. — 11 years ago

Jeff Denes

8.9

Had it straight out of the bottle, no time to decant. Still a fantastic wine. Can't go wrong with this one. — 10 years ago

Miguel A. Nistal

9.0

I love Stags Leap and this one is crazy reasonable and so good. Cherry flavored, soft on pallet. Beautiful wine. — 11 years ago

with Miguel

John Lawrence

9.6

Amazing wine with Kat and John — 12 years ago

Robert Potanovich

10

One of my all time favorites — 14 years ago

Sarah Dade

10

Hands down the best cab I've ever had. Its worth all the hype. Consistent perfection from nose to finish. This is one you take your time with. — 11 years ago

Corey Zamora, CSW

9.4

One of the best noses I've had the pleasure of inhaling in a long time. Like sugar covered roses. This is terrific entry level Nebbiolo and for the price, grab lots of it. Bravo #produttori! — 11 years ago

Bill Aker

10

One of my all time favorites. Nice big red, once it opens. — 11 years ago

Jason Stone

9.2

Found this one in an oddball store a few months back, time to give it a try. High hopes! — 13 years ago