Keith Levenberg

9.5

I've been hesitant to open this because the Tre Stelle was so challenging and this is supposedly the more structured of the two, but I shouldn't have been, as this is a wonderful and phenomenally easy-to-drink wine, about as friendly as young nebbiolo ever gets. If it is indeed more tannic than the Tre Stelle, that is only the case on paper as the structure is smoothed over by rich, very polished fruit that still has the gloss of youthfulness but whose flavors are well past the primary into savory and earthy territory with a sticky grip. It opens with a dazzlingly complex aromatic punch of herbs and a succulent meatiness, which quiets down soon enough but the wine never shuts down. The fruit is in crimson tones, plummy at first and then more towards apple skin hours later as it backs down from that initial generosity, but throughout the bottle it is full and plump, finishing with stony earth. I'm slightly tempted to call it autumnal just on account of the complexion but that doesn't seem to work because there is a very clear sense of freshness here. No leatheriness or other badges of oxidative aging that surface fairly often even in nebbiolos that I *like*: this bottle captured everything in pristine condition, making an exceptionally delicious wine with a robust inner core but a flawless veneer with no rough edges, brimming with generous, richly constituted nebbiolo goodness. — 10 years ago

Nestor Tsioustas

9.2

This little baby. Elegant and sophisticated - typical Cos. Long life ahead of it! Love the layers of flavour and nose very similar to the 86? Silky, succulent wine. This wine caught me off guard for a 2006. Well done! 94+ points. — 11 years ago

Drew DiMatteo

9.4

Elegant and succulent Pinot, tasted with Fabien Castel of Ojai Vineyards. — 11 years ago

William Hughes

9.2

Leo Steen is doing wonders with California Chenin Blanc. I imagine this will do better with a little more time in the cellar. Succulent white flowers, minerals, lemon zest and green apple glide down with enough acidity to pair this well with a number of dishes. — 10 years ago

Susanne Ekman-Hedaya

9.0

Consistent with the full bodied smooth bouquet of most Malbecs, with succulent notes of blackberries, chocolate and almonds. — 10 years ago

Austin Beeman

9.4

Dark plum and spice aromas. Succulent. Meaty. Bone marrow. Fleshy. Richness but never heavy. Long long finish. I LOVE THIS! Great value. $20 — 11 years ago

with Kristie

Jeff Poplaski

9.0

Birthday dinner at Quality Italian with the love of my life. Sausage & pepper garlic bread, Tomahawk Ribeye & Porterhouse Pasta. Succulent food & amazing experience! — 10 years ago

CWK

9.5

From cape town trip. Very mild easy drinking smooth white. Easy by itself not too crisp but more succulent — 10 years ago

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

9.2

incredibly savoury, succulent and even silky with layers and layers of complexity. — 11 years ago

with Adrienne

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.9

Fabulous. Savory, succulent, bright, substantial and refreshing. Garnacha and Carignane- Monsant crawl continues in Barcelona. — 13 years ago