Fredrik Finn

9.2

As the summer is slipping out of our hands, its time to to pop those complex reds that we’ve been lastning for. Produttori del Barbaresco is considered one of the best cooperatives in the world and its 2016 Barbaresco is a solid proof of that statement.
Restrained at first and needs a couple of hours in the decanter to reach its climax. True to its provenance its clasically crafted, and puts up complex profile of red cherries, rose hip, strawberries, spice, bitter orange and a volatile dried floral lift over a canvas of wet soil.
An offensive approach on the palate with a high acidity and a generous portion of mouth coating tannins that is well accompanied by a pronounced fruit profile with an evolving finish. Very good indeed, but is a couple of level behind to reach the higher tiers. — 5 years ago

Austin N

9.2

Lively with effervescence. Give it a slight chill. Notes of nectarine and yeast — 6 years ago

Paul T HB

9.7

Love me some Shafer, do not love the new cork popper, as you can see it didn’t pop🙄, we got a floater now — 7 years ago

Ezra

9.0

Light and fun. Local too — 7 years ago

Kirk F

9.2

Just a baby, this was showing beautifully already. Delicate floral notes on the nose and nice pop of acidity to take on the charcuterie. Delish! — 8 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.0

Went really well with the pepperoni pizza. — 9 years ago

with Ilida

Pooneet K

9.0

For some reason I didn’t love this quite as much as the last bottle. Gave this one a 3 hour decant. Still pure and delicious with excellent fruit and freshness. But for some reason it just missed a smidge of the pop of last bottle. — 5 years ago

Jeff Murray

9.0

Excellent blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Tempranillo instead of Syrah. Works very well. I saw this described as “dusty fruits” which I take to mean earthy, and just slightly subdued. Relatively smooth and opens up nicely with air time. Will keep the other bottles for a while to see how the evolve. Another good effort from ONX wines out of Pasa Robles. Cheers — 6 years ago

M Do

9.7

Floral, fine bubbles — 6 years ago

K. Kasper

9.1

If there is better rosé from Sonoma County, I haven’t had it! — 7 years ago

Daryl Calhoun

9.1

The wine gods have smiled and urged me to open this ‘08 Pride cab. Tobacco, plum, a hint of wood ash and leather from a well-worn saddle bag. Seriously, this is at a premium place in its aging process. Thinking only another 2-3 years, so pop ‘em if you got ‘em. Toasting all of you, my friends, for a prosperous new year filled with wine, family and friends! — 8 years ago

Brandon T

9.2

Close to a pop n pour. One hour decant and it was ready to go. IMO, this and the Rivers Marie Napa cab are the best I've come across at this price point. — 8 years ago

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8.9

Best on pop-and-pour, this faded a bit with air. Sported a pleasant green pepper note on the nose (but not on the palate), with an interesting tangy element in the finish. — 9 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

8.9

Remy crucero disney 12/16 — 6 years ago

Michael Everett

9.0

Really like this — 6 years ago

Deborah M

8.9

Enjoyed this Napa cab more than I thought I would. Fruit forward, smooth tannins, well balanced, cab. Pop and poured. Blue and black fruit. Nice weeknight bottle. — 6 years ago

Mike Finfer

9.6

savory mineral sour nose fizzy rose — 7 years ago

Jake Rubash

9.1

What an awesome Rosé, great depth and acidity. To Kalon fruit all the way baby!!! — 8 years ago

John Malcolm

9.8

Fantastic! Intense, smoky, earthy, and sexy. Spices and cherries to boot. Pop and pour. Paired beautifully with venison. Juicy, creamy, and sweet finish. At its peak! — 8 years ago

Norman

9.4

An impossible Rose to get, but thanks to @Henrik Poulsen I got some along with an even better story. We will be trying his Rose in two weeks with a bunch of friends. I'm sure it will be as good. Had this during the crazy heat wave a few weeks back. It made having no a/c bearable. — 8 years ago