May 16, 2023 - Yep, you all were right. This needed time. Drinking well now. The tannins are well integrated and it is much drier than I expected. Not overly complex but very enjoyable.
October 18, 2014 - Tannins strong on pnp. cherries up front. Very pinot like. Still will benefit from additional year in cellar.
March 2, 2014 - Better than I expected. Some floral, red friut and tar on the nose. A bit tight at first with a little oak, but opened to plum and red fruits, graphite. Firm finish. Several years to go. 90 points
August 29, 2012 - Nice nose, with plum and oak on the bouquet. The palette presents plum, dark cherry, slight oak and finishing long with tannins, good acidity,without being overwhelming, the tannins are not the old over the top traditionalist, but not a total fruit forward wine either, it works the way it was bottled. Color is slightly darker than expected more reminiscent of a pinot noir.
May 26, 2012 - RussK MIA GC at Shapiro.
May 3, 2012 - Not undelicious, but very atypical for barolo. Blind, I would have said it was pinot noir.... red fruit on the nose with ashy cigar, rich fruit-forward palate. Strawberry, candied cherry.
May 3, 2012 - Corked.
April 1, 2012 - Very thin and flat. It opens more with time but still not great. Even at $20.
January 18, 2012 - Light ruby color. Not a heavy barolo. Nice fruit and very smooth. Enjoyed with Chicken Marsala.
January 8, 2012 - Need time to open up the flavors! Has some nice plum and dark cherry taste!