10/4/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Strong nose of blackberry liquore, cassis, graphite. Palate has inviting dark fruit notes, strong tannic backbone, and appealing acid. Definitely well-made as usual and a strong presence on the palate, well balanced and complex.

9/20/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Drank out of magnum- Amazingly balanced and complex. The usual tannin structure of this wine had shed while complex fruit had stayed behind. The aromatics were full of dark fruits and a hint of vanilla oak with secondary notes. The nose is followed up with similar characteristics on the palate, the wine really did benefit from the medium term cellaring. I real pleasure!

9/5/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Fantastic! Very complex on the nose with tar, leather, and dried red/black fruits. Palate is very expressive for a very youthful wine. Impressive balance and well-integrated tannins, really shines in this great vintage. There is always an enviable harmony to the Siro Pacenti wines. Truly impressive!

9/5/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Nose has wild strawberries and a crushed stone, mineral aspect. The palate is light-medium bodied and an excellent expression of the Nerello grapes of Sicily. The fruit sings with a sexiness found in top shelf Pinot Noir, an eye-opening wine!

9/5/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Crisp and fresh on the nose with pear and mineral. Palate is Chablisian* with good acid, vibrant fruit, and balance. A beautiful Chardonnay at a modest price.

9/5/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Nose is rich with dark cherry and cola and very fresh. Palate is seamless with dark fruits and acid, has the "stuffing" of much higher priced wine.

6/21/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Nose is filled with dry cherry and coke/cola with an interesting cinnamon note. Palate has bright/full acidity and cherry juice, good balance and fairly complex. Could see a lot of new world Pinot drinkers finding this delicious.

6/20/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Nose is rich of roasted nuts hints of lemon and very complex. Palate is seamless with an almost oily factor, lemon a hint of oak with great acid and a strong minerality. Beautiful wine.

5/16/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Raspberry and kirsch on the nose with a background of wild game and underbrush. Evolved wine on the palate with dried raspberry, fine tannins and black cherry as well. Wine has held up quite well at age 13.

5/15/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Red fruits on the nose and a consistent spice note found in both Pinots (Rice-Spivak as well). Palate is seamless with notes of red fruits and a cherry spice note. Just short of the Rice-Spivak on overall appeal but enjoyed this Pinot very much.

5/15/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Wow- Balanced as all balanced. On the nose, wines shows cherry, red fruits and an intriguing spice quality. On the palate the wine is friendly, red fruits good acidity and the balance is what most made an impression. Seamless transition to the finish.

5/16/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Loads of dark fruits on the nose and a bit of herbal "garrigue" if you will. Class and elegance on the palate with currant and blackberry and as this price tag indicates, this is expensive, well made wine all the way. Long finish with lingering tannins and truly well balanced. Great wine!

5/16/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Cinnamon, Spice, Plum, Fig, Black Licorice. On the palate cherry spice, tar, and graphite very complex and layered with a long finish.

4/27/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Kirsch, plum, graphite, and an amazing mineral quality. Monster tannins and acidic with potpourri spice and a 40+ second finish. Amazing!

4/27/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Bright fruit, super young, with a persistent dryness and balance. Notes of black licorice with great complexity! Wow!

4/27/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Interesting notes of spruce/mint, full bodied with dried fruit and blatantly youthful tannins. Super-long finish. Outstanding!

4/27/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Leather, dried fruits, figs, an inviting nose. Great acidity, medium bodied for Conterno Barolo with fine, fine tannins.

4/27/2012 - Aaron19 wrote:

Tar, blackberry and a rich kirsch liqueur note. Well structured tannins and a very balanced wine, this absolutely delivers the goods for its modest price point (Conterno wine).

7/25/2011 - Aaron19 Likes this wine:

Deep amber/orange color... wines smells of apricots and orange marmalade. Impeccably stored bottle, decanted and drank 2 hours after. Enough acidity to keep the wine balanced. Thoroughly enjoyed this one.

7/8/2011 - Aaron19 wrote:

Interesting wine... Held up well. Leather and dried floral notes, still has good acidity and structure. Another 5-7 years possibly?

7/8/2011 - Aaron19 wrote:

Fresh and vibrant. Notes is full of citrus and yellow pears. Good acidity and well-balanced, enough "zip" to keep it interesting.

7/8/2011 - Aaron19 Likes this wine:

Rich nose with a ton of dark fruit. Structured and pretty well balanced. Palate is coated with dark fruits and dark chocolate. Perennial good value.

7/8/2011 - Aaron19 Likes this wine:

Wine was vibrant with balanced acidity. Hints of grapefruit and tangerine on the palate. Interesting Rose compared to a number of its peers.

5/17/2011 - Aaron19 wrote:

Deep golden color a-typical of your run of mill New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Notes of citrus and grilled pineapple on the nose with bright tropical notes. Vibrant acidity on the palate, again with notes of Pineapple with lemon and lime that sails to the lasting finish. Exciting wine for a category that occasionally disappoints with mediocrity.