I was in the mood to try something different to the usual bottles of mature Burgundy and Bordeaux I open and this felt like good value for a wine that was mature and receiving decent scores on this website. After slow oxing it for two and a half hours or so, I thoroughly enjoyed notes of umami, truffle, mushroom, cedar and red cherries all working together over a medium+ body. The tannins have softened and the wine as a whole feels rustic. Really enjoyable way to expand my wine horizons on a weeknight.
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A good Barolo that I believe still needs five years to show its best. Our pre-decanted bottle had some brightness and cherry cola to it that are turn-offs for me. I'd score even higher if that mellows with time.
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Tasted several times over a 48 hr period. While this did not open up and potentially could in the future, its weak backbone has me concerned. I will try another bottle in 2-3 years in hopes of a minor miracle occurring. Typically though there would be signs that this is in a slumber period and I didn’t get a sense that this will wake up. Let’s see.
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Jeroboam Club Tasting: Barolo 2013 (The Pump House, Bristol): Dark red, a little less bright than some. A lovely nose, forward, scented, lots of strawberry fruit. Unforced. On the palate, beautiful lightness and mouthfeel. Floats. Nicely balanced. (Some harder edges coming back to this later on, hence the tentative minus in the score.)
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Very much now in the shell. Astringent tannic although what you see of the fruit is excellent. The 2013 Barolos are starting to remind me of an old observation. The longer it takes to go into the serious shell, and with many 2013's it has taken plenty of time, the longer it takes for the wines to come out of the shell.
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At Pasta Loco with Raj Good opportunity to try this. Opened an poured. Light colour fragrant nose plenty to come. Elegant Burgundian on palate very well balanced. As time went on the youth and structure came to the fore and it tightened up. Glad I have six. Needs five years
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Ruby/violet color. Jammy, hint of dark chocolate on nose, prominent roses. Palate polished black cherries, some tannins on finish, juicy. Very drinkable now but good potential I think. 92 pts
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PnP. From the start quite accessible for a young Barolo with a ton of roses, lingonberries, cherries and cranberries. Juicy. Also some paint and warm conifers. Quite similar impressions on the palate. Opens up a bit with air but really no big changes. Young of course and will probably benefit from proper cellartime.
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Gave this a try based on AA’s report. It is indeed very drinkable, but has upside. The nose is a crushed fruit basket mixed with soil. The palate is totally fresh with juicy cherry and orange, maybe a bit of herbal twang. Yes, the tannins are youthful, but are integrated and provide some grip at the finish without being too astringent. Great balance, not too tart. Joyful. And great QPR! 92-93+.
Paternity Leave (including Thanksgiving); 11/5/2018-12/8/2018: Coravin 11/29/18. Comparing Jancis Robinson's 1 glass with Zalto Burgundy. Light clear ruby; Zalto: High intensity aromatics, rose petal, red wild strawberries, JR: High intensity aromatics, red wild strawberries, rose petal, accentuates the fruit in a slightly sweeter way than the Zalto, and a bit more easily noticeable than the Zalto which required a bit of thought. With a bit of swirling, the Zalto gets to the same ease of aromatics, perhaps needs a bit more aeration to fill the larger headspace? On palate: JR: light bodied, prominent high tannins but smooth and approachable, plenty of red fruits throughout; medium-long finish. Zalto: no different.
Overall thought I was going to clearly love the Zalto Burgundy for Barolo, but I kept switching preferences throughout. JR was easier to appreciate on the nose immediately at first, but the Zalto picked up with some swirling and then matched and exceeded the Jancis Robinson. Edge to the Zalto, but respectable showing for the Jancis Robinson and I do think JR would make a reasonable all-in-one glass for almost all wines.
As for the wine, showy aromatics, approachable tannins, and plenty of juicy fruit makes for an irresistible wine, especially for its price ($40). Classic, balanced, showing well now and likely with a lot of evolution ahead. Even just based on tonight's experience, I'm happy I opened the bottle. 93++
1/20/2024 - braised wrote:
Excellent. Wide open and generous. More red fruit and body vs cherry and tar. Beautiful wine. Served with a cheese fondue.
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11/3/2023 - wiscgrad wrote: 91 Points
more open than I would have expected. tannins are very manageable. mostly red fruit. nose is a bit subdued.
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9/19/2023 - ankitmehra Likes this wine: 92 Points
I was in the mood to try something different to the usual bottles of mature Burgundy and Bordeaux I open and this felt like good value for a wine that was mature and receiving decent scores on this website. After slow oxing it for two and a half hours or so, I thoroughly enjoyed notes of umami, truffle, mushroom, cedar and red cherries all working together over a medium+ body. The tannins have softened and the wine as a whole feels rustic. Really enjoyable way to expand my wine horizons on a weeknight.
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9/9/2023 - M.Batard wrote: 90 Points
Black cherry, licorice, and dried herbs. GV
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1/17/2023 - Montesquieu wrote: 91 Points
A good Barolo that I believe still needs five years to show its best. Our pre-decanted bottle had some brightness and cherry cola to it that are turn-offs for me. I'd score even higher if that mellows with time.
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9/24/2022 - Tig78 Does not like this wine: 83 Points
Tasted several times over a 48 hr period. While this did not open up and potentially could in the future, its weak backbone has me concerned.
I will try another bottle in 2-3 years in hopes of a minor miracle occurring. Typically though there would be signs that this is in a slumber period and I didn’t get a sense that this will wake up. Let’s see.
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2/16/2022 - wineamateur Likes this wine: 93 Points
Jeroboam Club Tasting: Barolo 2013 (The Pump House, Bristol): Dark red, a little less bright than some. A lovely nose, forward, scented, lots of strawberry fruit. Unforced. On the palate, beautiful lightness and mouthfeel. Floats. Nicely balanced. (Some harder edges coming back to this later on, hence the tentative minus in the score.)
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1/2/2022 - TBAFB wrote: flawed
Hideously corked. 10/10 on my cork scale. Only the second 10 I’ve ever awarded.
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12/11/2021 - Redback wrote:
Decanted for a few hours, which I think help. Touch of strawberry and orange rind. Drinking well.
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10/12/2021 - Elvis1969 Likes this wine: 91 Points
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3/19/2021 - theusualsuspect wrote: 91 Points
Very much now in the shell. Astringent tannic although what you see of the fruit is excellent. The 2013 Barolos are starting to remind me of an old observation. The longer it takes to go into the serious shell, and with many 2013's it has taken plenty of time, the longer it takes for the wines to come out of the shell.
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1/9/2021 - PJHaveron Likes this wine: 91 Points
Needs more time but was quite good
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4/4/2020 - jwsmith wrote: 92 Points
Very good actually shockingly good .
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3/7/2020 - Rune_73 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smells like truffles! Smooth and enjoyable, almost like a pinot noir. Lots of fruit. Light in colour.
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11/25/2019 - jwsmith wrote: 90 Points
Maybe after Rinaldi not fair had a sweet funky flavor
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5/22/2019 - redders Likes this wine: 91 Points
At Pasta Loco with Raj
Good opportunity to try this. Opened an poured. Light colour fragrant nose plenty to come. Elegant Burgundian on palate very well balanced. As time went on the youth and structure came to the fore and it tightened up. Glad I have six. Needs five years
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4/17/2019 - fred o. Likes this wine:
Ruby/violet color.
Jammy, hint of dark chocolate on nose, prominent roses. Palate polished black cherries, some tannins on finish, juicy. Very drinkable now but good potential I think. 92 pts
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3/9/2019 - Puteljen! Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP. From the start quite accessible for a young Barolo with a ton of roses, lingonberries, cherries and cranberries. Juicy. Also some paint and warm conifers. Quite similar impressions on the palate. Opens up a bit with air but really no big changes. Young of course and will probably benefit from proper cellartime.
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1/25/2019 - Justin S Likes this wine: 93 Points
Gave this a try based on AA’s report. It is indeed very drinkable, but has upside. The nose is a crushed fruit basket mixed with soil. The palate is totally fresh with juicy cherry and orange, maybe a bit of herbal twang. Yes, the tannins are youthful, but are integrated and provide some grip at the finish without being too astringent. Great balance, not too tart. Joyful. And great QPR! 92-93+.
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11/29/2018 - aagrawal wrote: 93 Points
Paternity Leave (including Thanksgiving); 11/5/2018-12/8/2018: Coravin 11/29/18. Comparing Jancis Robinson's 1 glass with Zalto Burgundy. Light clear ruby; Zalto: High intensity aromatics, rose petal, red wild strawberries, JR: High intensity aromatics, red wild strawberries, rose petal, accentuates the fruit in a slightly sweeter way than the Zalto, and a bit more easily noticeable than the Zalto which required a bit of thought. With a bit of swirling, the Zalto gets to the same ease of aromatics, perhaps needs a bit more aeration to fill the larger headspace? On palate: JR: light bodied, prominent high tannins but smooth and approachable, plenty of red fruits throughout; medium-long finish. Zalto: no different.
Overall thought I was going to clearly love the Zalto Burgundy for Barolo, but I kept switching preferences throughout. JR was easier to appreciate on the nose immediately at first, but the Zalto picked up with some swirling and then matched and exceeded the Jancis Robinson. Edge to the Zalto, but respectable showing for the Jancis Robinson and I do think JR would make a reasonable all-in-one glass for almost all wines.
As for the wine, showy aromatics, approachable tannins, and plenty of juicy fruit makes for an irresistible wine, especially for its price ($40). Classic, balanced, showing well now and likely with a lot of evolution ahead. Even just based on tonight's experience, I'm happy I opened the bottle. 93++
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