Interesting old Barolo (1964). Still highly acidic, a little bit pruny, but good leather, tar, and earth. Served first with a lamb ragu and tagliatelle.
Interesting old Barolo (1964). Still highly acidic, a little bit pruny, but good leather, tar, and earth. Served first with a lamb ragu and tagliatelle.
1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2020
this ’64 minuto riserva was mostly a whisper, showing earth, moss, top soil, rain, and rose, and when the classic initial burst of damp april must fades there’s an incredibly clear and all-consuming dried red cherry wrapped in, like, the leather of some mint condition ‘90s lexus sedan garaged for years in the desert. that kind of beige leather that’s a little bit tighter to the hand and smells a little sweet on a warm day. cherry cough drop and ricola super loud on the palate, too, tannins virtually invisible. some acidity elevating the mid-palate, but really not much. the finish, though, is super long and all desiccated red cherry and dayquil and wet leaves and sometimes something like tobacco wrapped in caramel.
this ’64 minuto riserva was mostly a whisper, showing earth, moss, top soil, rain, and rose, and when the classic initial burst of damp april must fades there’s an incredibly clear and all-consuming dried red cherry wrapped in, like, the leather of some mint condition ‘90s lexus sedan garaged for years in the desert. that kind of beige leather that’s a little bit tighter to the hand and smells a little sweet on a warm day. cherry cough drop and ricola super loud on the palate, too, tannins virtually invisible. some acidity elevating the mid-palate, but really not much. the finish, though, is super long and all desiccated red cherry and dayquil and wet leaves and sometimes something like tobacco wrapped in caramel.
1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2019
Really robust and full of life. Loads of extract on a very primary nose. A bit blocky but astonishingly vigorous. Quick finish.
Really robust and full of life. Loads of extract on a very primary nose. A bit blocky but astonishingly vigorous. Quick finish.
1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2019
The color going into the decanter is similar to an old port. Nose of earth, dark ripe plum, fresh soil, rose, fig and dried mushroom. The pallet is so lush. Rose petal and red fruit. A bit spicy on the finish. I wouldn't wait much longer to drink this beauty.
The color going into the decanter is similar to an old port. Nose of earth, dark ripe plum, fresh soil, rose, fig and dried mushroom. The pallet is so lush. Rose petal and red fruit. A bit spicy on the finish. I wouldn't wait much longer to drink this beauty.
1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2017
Cloudy, brick red color. Nose was very elegant with dried red fruit, dried flowers, subtle spice and earth. Tannins were completely mellowed but acidity was still remarkably fresh. Evolved for 20 minutes in the glass and then fell apart. Decant very gently and drink now.
Cloudy, brick red color. Nose was very elegant with dried red fruit, dried flowers, subtle spice and earth. Tannins were completely mellowed but acidity was still remarkably fresh. Evolved for 20 minutes in the glass and then fell apart. Decant very gently and drink now.
1 person found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2016
51 years old and Alive! Deep berry, oak, and WoW!!!!
51 years old and Alive! Deep berry, oak, and WoW!!!!
1 person found it helpfulNov 15th, 2015
Singing in a rooibos tea way. Maybe my 20th bottle of this and each is equally great
Singing in a rooibos tea way. Maybe my 20th bottle of this and each is equally great
1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2015
Fantastic texture. Solid aromas of cedar and roast meat. Bloody and spicy on the palate. A little past its prime, but I'm not complaining. 1964 vintage
Fantastic texture. Solid aromas of cedar and roast meat. Bloody and spicy on the palate. A little past its prime, but I'm not complaining. 1964 vintage
Jan 11th, 2015
Happy Birthday Scott Lawrence!
Happy Birthday Scott Lawrence!
Oct 31st, 2014
This wine was bottled the year the Beatles played Ed Sullivan.
The color is obviously a bricky-brown, but slightly maroon.
Faint nose- a little floral and a little damp.
Sweet strawberries right up front on the palate, followed by orange peel, mushroom, stewed tomatoes and a dash of balsamic. Puckery tart and acidic. Mouth watering. Tannins all gone, short finish. Very drinkable and fun to experience.
Listening to... the Fab Four!
This wine was bottled the year the Beatles played Ed Sullivan.
The color is obviously a bricky-brown, but slightly maroon.
Faint nose- a little floral and a little damp.
Sweet strawberries right up front on the palate, followed by orange peel, mushroom, stewed tomatoes and a dash of balsamic. Puckery tart and acidic. Mouth watering. Tannins all gone, short finish. Very drinkable and fun to experience.
Listening to... the Fab Four!
Oct 2nd, 2026
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
