James Forsyth

9.4

This was one of our wedding wines. Rather nice to have a few bottles left over. This one was enjoyed on Cape Cod on July 4th. An accessible and definitively American wine. Rich, somewhat tropical but still elegant. It's gorgeous and made more so by virtue of the wonderful associated memories. — 7 years ago

Loren Grossman

Vintner Wilde Farm Wines

9.7

Patience is a virtue. So tasty and textured. Firing all the senses. — 9 years ago

Ted Boydston

9.0

This wine is highly sensitive to temperature and opening times. Don't judge it unless you are near 66 degrees and open after an hour. Once there, you can expect explosive tannins with dark cherries, herbs, and cedar undertones that you can't stop drinking. Superb! So sensitive is the temperature that 10 degrees cooler made it taste like dilute watered wine; I wanted to toss it. Patience is a virtue and is well rewarded for those who can get temperature and opening time right. — 9 years ago

Todd Austin

9.1

Much better in 2016 than 2014, patience IS a virtue. — 9 years ago

Marshal White

9.0

Very much in the mold of 08. Fairly reduced, but it does blow off. Crunchy just-underripe Boysenberries, loamy humus, and wet greens of the kind that might grow between the row. Nice villages the primary virtue of which is delicious drink ability, and the secondary is just typicity. It's so Burgundy. — 10 years ago

Rachel Van Til

8.9

Bruised mackintosh apples, depth, tart green acid, balanced finish — 10 years ago

Kurosh Hashemi

10

I'm in love. With this woman and this cidra — 11 years ago

with Lindsay

James Forsyth

9.4

I tried this wine alongside a bunch of very good Barolos. A tough crowd from which to differentiate one. But this wine managed to do so by virtue of its extraordinary freshness: like sniffing a jar of Italian herbs that have had a bunch of cherries thrown in for good measure. A very unusual Nebbiolo but a fascinating one for sure. I'm eager to try other vintages of this singular wine. — 8 years ago

Rob Moose

9.2

Chablis at 3! What better move on a Sunday? Happy to kick off this new tradition with Tribut who nominated himself by virtue of being cold enough. Great showing here so far. Flinty and pleasantly reductive, appetizing and dazzling. — 9 years ago

Joshua Rynderman

9.1

A nice wine, but I didn't see the virtue of it for some reason. — 9 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.8

Citrus blossom and honeysuckle nose. Honeyed pineapple, tropical fruits and buttered toast on the palate. Rich, opulent and full bodied. Stunning texture, and I'm all about texture in these SQN white blends. Simple mouth-coating greatness. Endless finish. It might be heresy, but I love these SQN whites as much, if not more, than Manfred's reds. Patience is a virtue. They just keep getting better with time. Sadly, my last. Any sellers out there? — 9 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.4

Hitting its stride and drinking much better than 5 and 10 years ago. Patience is a virtue🍷This is a marginal vintage that shows the skill of the Phelps folks to produce a winner like this🍷 — 10 years ago

John Giaquinta

9.6

Huge, Powerful, Inky black & blue, Blackberry fruit flavors, and lavender fragrant. Patience is a virtue, but not this time. Loved it to the last drop. — 10 years ago

with MG

Peter Dimmick

9.2

Patience is a virtue when drinking this wine, as it takes longer than expected to open up. But once it did, wonderfully elegant. Extremely floral and herbaceous nose. Elegant and easy. Spicy at the end. Close your eyes and take your time with the finish, it's worth it. — 8 years ago

James Forsyth

9.2

Surprisingly delicious and immediately made more sophisticated by virtue of the BB&R brand association. — 9 years ago

Samantha (Jacob) Berman

10

I absolutely #loved this one. It helps when your father taught you that patience is a virtue (aka, decanting is everything.) @Tanya Hayre it's ready for you! ❤️🍁🍂 — 9 years ago

with Tanya and Marshall

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.2

Captivating aromatic bouquet after time spent decanting. This is a by the book Brunello, featuring dried cherry, black cherry, blackberry, loads of cinnamon, vanilla, bitter chocolate, & tar. All are seamless, deep, & savory. Spice & fruit comes first, & last remarkably long. Opened young, of course, but patience isn't a virtue of mine. || Decanted 5 hours. — 9 years ago

Patrick Hu

9.2

Moderation is a virtue. — 10 years ago

Winston Jones

Host OrganicWineReview, Assistant Buyer Savvy Cellar Wine Bar

9.2

Patience is a virtue, but this is drinking so well. In 3-5 years it's gonna knock your socks off! — 10 years ago

MH

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.0

Patience is a virtue with this wine. Takes a while to open up. #arnotroberts — 10 years ago