I had higher hopes for this wine as I’ve enjoyed other vintages many times in the past (from 05-‘16). This was a maraschino cherry bomb with drying tannins. Nothing more. Followed it for 2 hours post the pop n pour and the tannins became more dry but neither the body nor palate evolved appreciably.
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Still wow. At its best at 1hr with tons of black cherry balanced with still nice backbone of strong tannins and medium+ acid. Best Nebbiolo outside of Piedmont with no peer. Incredible effort out of the US let alone Paso. Medium finish. Such a unique experience. Thank you Pax.
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Bitter, short and unapproachable out of the gate. Opened a bit after an hour in the glass but still unenjoyable. Day two after a night of coravin, still short after two hours but opens up a bit more with traces of dark fruit, tar and roses. Still very short drying finish. Unlikely to buy again, given this is considered a solid vintage.
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2012 Moccagatta Barbaresco Bric Balin
11/26/2023 - Dury wrote: 88 Points
I had higher hopes for this wine as I’ve enjoyed other vintages many times in the past (from 05-‘16). This was a maraschino cherry bomb with drying tannins. Nothing more. Followed it for 2 hours post the pop n pour and the tannins became more dry but neither the body nor palate evolved appreciably.
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2009 Wind Gap Wines Nebbiolo Luna Matta Vineyard
11/19/2023 - Dury wrote: 92 Points
Still wow. At its best at 1hr with tons of black cherry balanced with still nice backbone of strong tannins and medium+ acid. Best Nebbiolo outside of Piedmont with no peer. Incredible effort out of the US let alone Paso. Medium finish. Such a unique experience. Thank you Pax.
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2013 Guido Porro Barolo Vigna S. Caterina
10/26/2023 - Dury wrote: 88 Points
Bitter, short and unapproachable out of the gate. Opened a bit after an hour in the glass but still unenjoyable. Day two after a night of coravin, still short after two hours but opens up a bit more with traces of dark fruit, tar and roses. Still very short drying finish. Unlikely to buy again, given this is considered a solid vintage.
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