Rajiv Ayyangar

9.8

Botte 47. Phenomenally complex and constantly evolving. Initially savory with some animal fur, toasty honey (aged semillon) notes, slight star fruit. Then it evolved into dried flowers, mushroom, and dark fruit - reminded me of a young Barolo. Then black tea, green tea. Then strong dried spearmint, honeyed toasty complexity like the '81 Lopez de Heredia. Medium bodied with slightly elevated sparkling acidity. Not intense, but persistent on the palate. To borrow a phrase from Veronelli- It burrowed into my memory. I hope it made me forever better. — 10 years ago

with H, Bjørn and 1 other

Gusty Colangelo

9.3

Rich and warm deliciousness! — 11 years ago

with Mercedes

Mackenzie

9.5

Treated myself n paired it w/ pork chop! The color alone makes me smile. Apricot, blood orange, but savory, dried herbs, strong tannins, loooonngggg finish. — 11 years ago

with Jack

Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

9.5

2008. Totally taken by surprise! Rum raisin, pecan, black and white pepper, garam masala — 11 years ago

CS

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

10

I've had 6 bottles of this. 1 was absurdly reduced, but was superb on the 3rd day. The other 5 were ethereal. Lasted for days, or sometimes, didn't last for an hour. Stunning example of what Sangiovese can be when its not over-cropped, over-ripe and over-oaked. I don't like most Sangiovese, it's no secret. Something about the creamy yogurt thing I get, and the opinion I have that Tuscany is the Napa of Italy. But this wine is real, raw, alive, unique. No oak. No additives. No bullshit. I love it. Umbrian Sangiovese fermented and aged in concrete. It changes and breathes. There's not much else like it. — 12 years ago

Molly Rydzel

9.9

Fresh and creamy - courtesy of Mr. Jan D'Amore — 12 years ago

Butch Gage

9.0

Crazy good Italian Syrah! Think northern Rhone with cranberries... — 10 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

Number 7. Brick garnet. Red apple and pottery. Classic fizzy tingle on the tongue. Plus acidity; firm tannins. The thinking man's wine. You'll either love it or hate it. — 11 years ago

Nicholas Muscara

9.3

Concentrated raisin / currant -- wow. — 11 years ago

with Morgan

Luke Blanch

9.3

breakfast #2013 — 11 years ago

with Angie

Uncle Bill, FWS, IWP

9.5

Wow. Just a "vino da tavola" but crazy good. Nebbiolo, Croatina, a little Vespolina and nine other grapes crammed into one great bottle. Fruity and spicy with minerality. A pleasure to drink. — 11 years ago

Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.7

Young still — 12 years ago

Adrian Holmes

9.6

I love this wine, sold through Times Wine Club. By coincidence by new-born girl is named Poppy. — 12 years ago

Lucy Tang

10

Doesn't taste like Cabernet or merlot! Soft! — 10 years ago

Ned Clark

9.0

Drinkable but uninspiring. — 10 years ago

Anthony Libutti

9.3

They lack wit; we got the mack shit
93 'Til Infinity - kill all that wack shit — 11 years ago

Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.0

The prince. — 11 years ago

Stephen Wu

9.4

其實羊皮狼是有年份的，不是NV，2001年正適飲，成熟柔美的35歲，細緻的風味是智利風格的卡門內很難展現的，酸度很棒，略帶玻美侯感！ — 11 years ago

terroirista-cy

9.0

This is a lovely vino da tavola that's sexy, floral, juicy with a nice tannin grip, lovely acidity. A blend of Ruché & Barbera no clue of the vintage it says G20/2012/13 but then again I really don't care, I believe I got it from Thierry Puzelat last Easter. Anyway I love it, btw WHATS THE CHANCE YOU'LL GET AN "AVERAGE WINE" from Thierry...... '0' — 11 years ago

terroirista-cy

9.5

Grazie bello for bringing more orange wines in Cipro.
I thing the first and possibly the only wine store who has orange wines!!! — 12 years ago