John Eaton

9.4

2006 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino — 94 points

Beautifully mature yet remarkably alive at 20 years. The nose opens with tobacco, balsamic notes, dried fruit and earth, followed by dried flowers, cedar and a lovely hint of eucalyptus. Most impressive is a persistent core of fresh cherry, giving the mature wine real vitality.

The wine changed beautifully with temperature. At 57°F, it became more structured and precise, with pronounced tannins, fresh cherry, dried flowers and cedar. At 60°F, the nose was spectacular, offering the best combination of fruit, floral and tertiary complexity. By 63°F, cedar and eucalyptus became more pronounced while the palate regained roundness, the tartness integrated, and the finish became noticeably longer.

A complex, elegant and beautifully evolved Brunello that retains impressive freshness and varietal character. Ideal around 60–64°F. — 13 hours ago

John W

9.8

Castello Banfi- Poggio al Mura 2020- deep ruby coloration some transparency, dark cherry on the nose with leather, toasted oak, vanilla, and forest floor. On the palate, Cherry, vanilla, oak, amarena and toasted oak in the very long finish. — 2 months ago

James Burge

9.0

beautiful pelaverga — 4 months ago

Sergio Del Rio

9.5

At John Aisenstat Memorial Scholarship Dinner with Carisa. — 7 months ago

Martijn

9.0

This finally came together. This blend of Cab S, Merlot, San Giovese and Syrah is in a great spot.
Nose filled with sweet red fruit, ripe cherries and almond paste. The tanins are soft and the mouthfeel silky. Nice herb touch too. Paired with spaghetti with tomatoes/ preserved lemon/ honey/ cream sauce and that matched very very well. — 9 months ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.2

v19. Very good! Nice black pepper, smoked meat and tobacco nose. Fresh, luscious black fruit medley. Clean chocolate finish. Enjoyable. — 2 years ago

Jenn

9.1

A night of wine, laughter, adventure and charity with new friends. Nashville Wine Auction — 17 days ago

Robert B

9.1

Raspberry jam on the nose. Cherry and plum with nice acidity to start on the tongue blending out to cherry, raspberry, leather and oak then finishing in cocoa and a hint of oak. Medium tannins. Went well with my stuffed banana peppers. — a month ago

Kevin Kaley

9.0

A nice lighter red with a hint of pepper. Not very dry or tannic. Enjoyed with some homemade pasta sauce. — 3 months ago

Will Huntley

9.0

Candy strawberry — 6 months ago

Rufus King

9.2

Full-bodied Tuscan white (Vermentino) enjoyed with linguine alla vongole at Toscano restaurant in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA — 7 months ago

Leslye Fisher

9.6

Great paired with steak. Medium bodied. Had in the Dominican Republic — 9 months ago

Daniel Bloom

9.0

N: diesel, Honey, white flowers, white pears,
P: Comes in with acidity, leaves an oily viscosity, more peaches, ash, herbal quality.
Very mineral. — 4 years ago

Sailesh Jani

9.3

Enjoyed a 2013, amazing oaky punch with cherry and tabacco notes. Perfect for a good tipple with friends and family, or with a decent meal. Enjoyed at Laloda in Chianti, Italy. — a month ago

James K

9.0

This is getting bonus points due to its comparison tonight. Cherry and fruit. Simple but classic example.  — 2 months ago

Heather Rostker

9.2

Fascinating to have a wine older than me. Smell was raisins - reminded me of amarone — 3 months ago

with Emmett and Brian

Tony Williams

9.0

Very boozey first sip, but after that the taste is filled with slight cherry notes and nutty/woodsy aroma. Paired this with an arrabbiata pasta and it went well.
— 6 months ago

Gary Wilson

9.7

Great wine! Strong firm tannins. This is my kind of wine. — 8 months ago

Anthony Ludwig

10

On the Disney Cruie — 10 months ago

Mark Simmons

9.2

Absolutely wonderful find. Mild grapefruit primary, light floral and limestone seconds. Loved it! — 5 years ago