Byron C Mayes

8.9

Bright and deep red. Shy nose and more present palate of pomegranate, citrus rind, dry red flowers, and anise fruit leather. Bracing acidity shores up the medium to full (for a rosé) body. Young Tavel giving a glimpse of what could come five to ten years on. A great wine with light “red wine” or heavier “white wine” dishes as well as an intriguing late summer/early fall sipper. Drink now or hold through 2028. — 6 years ago

Paul Mullin

10

Mould’s Vineyards Dakota Shy 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep inky red in the glass, full nose, very smooth after opening up. A big, bold red with a spicy finish. — 8 years ago

David L

9.4

17’ Drinking wonderfully soon after release. — 8 years ago

Jeff Gower

9.4

Wonderful taste, especially cold and with food!
— 9 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.1

Shy nose. Lovely plumb, blood, brambly palate. Med bodied but with lift and plenty of life. V nice — 9 years ago

George Chen

8.9

95 seems shy...didn't show up to this dinner. — 9 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.2

My kinda chard. Not shy, but not in your face. — 10 years ago

Chris Bensick

9.2

Having failed miserably at our 2015 new years resolution to drink up our aging cellar faster, we're glad we still have some of these around. Shy at first but then becoming fuller in the glass, this was an excellent hamburger wine tonight. With Alex in Oakland 12-17-2015.. — 11 years ago

Jonathan Wood

9.7

Shy at first, this took off like a rocket. Soaring aromatics, beautiful palate. — 11 years ago

Alex Powell

9.2

A bit wound up on nose, still smoky with fresh blackcurrant and elderberry, pine bough, tangy orange and tobacco leaf. Very woodsy, but also quite shy...palate is hugely mineral and mouthcoating, touch of spice, monumental and fresh, long length. No doubt quite excellent, but not showing its arsenal today...wait 5 years at least if you have such patience! — 11 years ago

Adam Knoerzer

9.2

I think this is their most successful Pinot in the past few vintages. A little shy right now, sure, but I think it’s going to be firing on all cylinders in 2-3 years. Restrained, perfumed, and with enough structure to develop nicely. — 7 years ago

Samuel Sabori

9.1

Like drinking honey. Goes quickly.

Nose is initially waxy/muscat-like but that blows off. White flowers abound. There’s also a subtle passion fruit thing. Overall a very shy wine but one that pulls you in. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The 88 Insignia out of Magnum.

On the nose, shy blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, creamy strawberries, black plum, notes of blue fruits, sweet vanillin soft volcanic minerals, red & blue florals with violets.

The body is leaner medium. Tannins are completely resolved. Pure pruny fruit elegance with bright red floral bouquet. Blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, creamy strawberries, black plum, rhubarb with notes of blue fruits, sweet vanillin fine powdery, old shoe leather, dry brush, volcanic minerals, red & blue florals with violets. Nice acidity and finish but, this wine was better served 3-5 years ago. — 8 years ago

Joe Tucker

9.4

Where the Savoy was open and singing, the shelf is still the shy little grape (juice). Needs coaxing, but the stuffing is there. Really good juice. — 9 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.2

Carlisle Zins are never shy. They do bring a welcome bright vibrant character which balances the powerful blackberry character. There's a spicy lift to the aromatics which adds a layer to this. Excellent with BBQ. — 9 years ago

Nils Johnson

9.2

Took a while to open up. Very shy. Subtle lime peel. Light slate. Tasty. — 10 years ago

Sean Shafik

8.9

A little shy compared to other young roulots that I have tried — 11 years ago

Renegade Wines

9.4

Young and vibrant with a whole life ahead. 2008 is that shy silent type that will sneak up and wow you! — 11 years ago

Eric Grasser

9.2

Very shy at first while showing its earthy side. However, this was the only of the three wines for dinner that elevated itself with cuisine. Took about two hours for voluptuous fruit to come out. Definitely the elegant side of Brunello — 11 years ago

Eric Cullerier

9.2

deep and shy... — 13 years ago

Mike Beltran

9.3

Good quality Latour that’s holding up well. Nose was shy and took time to open. Color is still quite good. Not as assertive as I have had in the past- but still quality claret. At Bourbon Steak Santa Clara. Sommelier Rob was outstanding on all levels. — 7 years ago

Chris England

8.9

You wouldn’t know Barbaresco is one of my favourite wines as I hardly review them weirdly 😁 so seeing this 21 year old baby @ £83 recently I thought I gotta get me a piece of that 😉 It’s a few years past it’s peak now but still a decent drop although not worth its current 💵

📍 Giuseppe Cortese Rabaja 1998

🏵 89-90 points

🍇 Nebbiolo

🍷 Clear cherry ruby w/ bricked edge

👃 Tortured mashed cherry through tar, tobacco, soot embers, soggy earth, drenched oak & herbs w/ dirty dried red flower potpourri, menthol/mint & shy red berries

👄 Med slight tart body of earthy red cherry w/ a slight dry cocoa & red berry backbone

🎯 Med+ dry woody earthy red cherry/berry cocoa warming finale
— 7 years ago

Charles Garrison

9.2

Hands off for 2 or more years... rich, royal garnet with shy aromatics...developed a full, satisfying palate over extend sitting — 8 years ago

Kevin Cahoon

9.1

From magnum, this was a bit muted and restrained with a shy nose of red cherry, blackberry, allspice and mint notes. Lively entry with Sangiovese’s austere tannins. Red cherry, cranberry and cassis fruit in the mouth. Lacked the density I expected. Paired really well with the wild boar ragu and pappardelle. — 9 years ago

Sasha Agapov

8.9

Not overly friendly and rather shy, but drinking well with some time in the glass. — 9 years ago

Martin Sher

9.1

Delicate perfumed nose - almost precious. Maybe too shy for me. — 9 years ago

Cody Short

9.6

Still drinking like a baby. Very shy in the nose initially until we decanted a bit and opened up. Lovely bouquet of black fruits, chocolate, tobacco, leather and earth. Amazing wine but will be even better in 5-10 yrs — 10 years ago

with Suzanne and Holli

Cody Short

9.3

As good as this is now I think it still needs a few more years for the oak to mellow. Not a shy wine, very modern and flashy. — 11 years ago

Bob Pratt

9.5

Sonoma coast Pinot. Not a shy wine, full bodied and very smooth. Tuck Beckstoffer offering. — 11 years ago

Miguel de Leon

Service Director/Wine Educator Casa Mono

9.5

94 is singing out of the bottle, at its prime. Integration at its best and a lot of that character you expect out of Vega retained. Not shy at all. — 11 years ago

with Casa and Rachel