Chris Buggy

8.9

Ruby red, medium body-I challenge anyone to find a better $18 wine, perfect for everyday — 6 months ago

with Jennifer

Mark Rosse

9.4

Just getting better and better — 7 months ago

Zach D

9.3

moderately complex with sweet Nebbiolo fruit; still somewhat primary; last vintage of this site that was farmed by them since 1985; 14 percent abv. Kland’s bday — 7 months ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2020 pours a deep garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart fruits: Morello cherry, raspberry, cranberry, roses, tar, cool spices and dry earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. I found this bottle to be a little shy for the first 30min or so but opened up nicely by the end of our meal. Drink now through 2040. — 9 months ago

Steve Haro

9.5

Lots of spice, lots of earth, morel mushroom and cherry and chocolate. This is a great wine. — 8 years ago

Renny Cabreros

9.6

Fantastic Barolo - medium bodied but light and silky on the palate. Blackberries, leather, smoked currants, tobacco, with wonderful complexity and balance — 8 years ago

Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

9.0

Huge value Italian Red #wine. x based rosso. Aromas of pink/red roses, stemmy. Very fragrant. Fine acid and sharp tannin. Quick elegant red apple and cherry fruit. A little astringentcy. Opened 6/24/17 — 9 years ago

Eric Hahn

9.1

Thanksgiving leftover wine — 11 years ago

Gus Kalaris

9.4

Needs time!!!!!!!! — 11 years ago

Max Bozoghlian

Owner/Wine Director Carlito's Gardel

9.5

Let the celebrations begin... — 12 years ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Paolo Bea dinner at Semo. All wines were prepared by opening and slow-ox, prior to service. Abbreviated notes due to the setting. The 2019 Cerrete is a veritable abyss: deep, dark, dense and mysterious. Dark cherry, licorice, blood and sneaky high tannin. So young. I thought this worked well with the venison. Almost impossible to believe this is 15.5%; everything is so balanced. Drink now through 2049. Bottle No. 161/9639 — 7 months ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2009 pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core and a burnished rim; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears and plenty of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe black fruits: black plum, salmiakki, mixed flowers, some nail polish, blood, wild herbs, a mix of organic and inorganic earth and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is long. It’s been several years since my last 2009 Pagliaro and it certainly hasn’t lost any of its potency. A special wine from a special vineyard cared for by a special producer. Drink now with a decant through 2039-ish. Bottle No. 3815/9570 — 7 months ago

Craig Marino

9.2

sooooo smooth with great balance — 9 months ago

Mo

8.9

Forgot to add this… Very pleasant blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier. The crisp nature of Sauvignon Blanc is not lost between the creamier and more exotic elements of Chardonnay and Viognier. — 10 months ago

John Malcolm

9.2

Very tannic and acidic even after a couple of hours of decanting. It needs several hours (about eight) in the decanter to calm down and open up. Earthy and smokey. Dried dark cherries, pomegranate, tar, cedar, leather, and spices. Powerful and dense. — 5 years ago

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.1

Deliciously bright berry fruit on this blend of 80% Freisa, 10% Cab Sauv & 10% Merlot. Wonderful depth of earthy spicy undertones and a long soft finish. Great with mushroom pizza and roasted veggies on a casual Tuesday night. — 8 years ago

Ryan Mullins

9.4

Fantastic QPR for cru Barolo. — 10 years ago

David P

9.4

Monforte d'Alba delivered well with this vintage. Still strong after 15 years. — 11 years ago

Patrick Quinlan

9.0

Smooth. Fruit forward. Easy to drink. Bright fruits. — 12 years ago

with Katie

Mohit Rastogi

9.0

Sweet. At Komi. — 13 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Paolo Bea dinner at Semo. All wines were prepared by opening and slow-ox, prior to service. Abbreviated notes due to the setting. The 2017 Pipparello pours a garnet color with funky Montmorency cherry, red carnations, and balsamic notes. Wonderful structure and delicious with the quail. Drink now with patience through 2037. Bottle No. 642/9930 — 7 months ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Paolo Bea dinner at Semo. All wines were prepared by opening and slow-ox, prior to service. Abbreviated notes due to the setting. The The 2020 Santa Chiara appears a deep orange color with notes of marmalade, apricot, flowers, and varnish (VA). The palate shows low+ tannin and decent acid. Tasty, complex stuff as usual. A lovely pairing with gougère of prosciutto, green olive and honey. Drink now through 2030-ish. Bottle No. 2814/5940 — 7 months ago

Michael Walker

9.8

This one had good bones but the slightest hint of vinegar on both the nose and palate - and the telltale orange rim in the glass. Drinkable but maybe just OTH and couldn’t measure up to the previous reds — 8 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Piazza Duomo acker — 10 months ago

John Van Trijp

9.4

Very powerful Barolo. Modern style — 3 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.4

Striking balance of primary and and earth nuances. The warmth of the 11s is showing through with great approachability and development; this is right in the slot — 8 years ago

Manny Abascal

9.6

Young but not a crime to drink now. Will be great. 10 on the nose, floral. — 9 years ago

Emily Voland

9.6

Great for a peppery seared fish , Recommended by Mario, fantastic selection on his end. Only 24$ and the dinner guests like it — 11 years ago

Max Coane

8.9

Barolo still confounds me. Haven't found my ah ha moment yet. Constantly searching — 11 years ago

Patty Ledonne

9.5

Love this Falanghina white grape. Crisp & citrus tastes. Found this at Total Wine for under $12 — 12 years ago