1/26/2023 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Nice juice. Coming into its drinking window. Give it some n more time for that sweet wood to resolve and integrate with the fruit.

1/25/2023 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Lovely pale red. Opened up nicely with air time. This could benefit from another year or two.
On to the 2010s. They will sit for several more years.

1/15/2023 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Silky smooth. Great depth. last bottle of 04, onto to the 06s.
Served with Gnocchi in a beefy ragu.

1/15/2023 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Lovely ruby color. Smokey nose. Primary flavors on the palate; earth fruit, spice.
Served with roasted rack of veal and mushroom medley Sautee.
I think it will benefit from another 2-3 years in the bottle.

9/28/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Fresh with some spice.

11/15/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Started out with red berries. After some time in glass herbs began to emerge. Lovely wine.

11/18/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Great nose. Lovely light silky body. My style. Two more remain.

11/19/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Maybe in awkward stage. Still very good.

11/13/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

From a magnum. Everything in its place. Amazingly Burgundian. Youth was in play but very approachable now.

11/11/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

First of 3. Rich earth. Fabulous effect on overall wellbeing the next day. Elixir.

10/2/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Great grip and fruit. Decanted for 2 hours. Extremely fresh with plenty of lift. Had with Sunday gravy baked macaroni and sausage. This will be stunner with a couple more years of maturity.

9/2/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Golden honey color. Complex and youthful. Will hold last bottle for a few years.
Expect to gain weight and become rich, viscous. Served with grilled halibut.

7/5/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Silk. Blueberry. Herbal tones. Served with grilled veal chop.

6/29/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

This has evolved quite a bit since last tasting. Power is surprising for this bottling.

6/29/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Needs some more time. Enjoyed with Swordfish at Torresdale. North Willis comments below are on the mark.

6/30/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Rich and mature Barolo. Lovely brick color. Powerful nose, fully involved palate.
Served with grilled boneless leg of lamb.

6/23/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Drinking beautifully. Dark cherry.

6/22/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Opened 2 mags at Squires. Very enjoyable. Licorice and bramble.

6/6/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Served slightly chilled with brats and onions. Excellent drinking now.

6/5/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Concentration, fruit, acid and black pepper. Layers of herbs and earth up front.
This is in a great place. I'll hold my last bottle for at least another year. Great pairing with Coq au Vin.

5/27/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

This has matured nicely over the last year. Excellent pinot.
Enjoyed with sliced strawberries with some aged syrupy balsamic vinegar.

5/5/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Lovely fruit of sangiovese with backbone of the cab and finished with a subtle note of earthy merlot tobacco.

4/22/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Light as feather. Saline, minerals, herbs and lime. Enjoyed at 1862 with Hawaiian kanpachi. From a magnum.

4/22/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Deep cranberry color. Nose is fat and rich, maybe some cheese. Lovely fruit, well balanced to round finish.
From a magnum at 1862, veal tenderloin for me, lamb rib eye for APA. Wonderfully paired.

4/11/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Very enjoyable burg. Floral and ripe fruit.

4/8/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Smoothing out nicely. 100 cases produced.

4/3/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Rich and unctuous. Dark and brooding. Herbal and olives. Served with Braised Lamb Shanks and polenta. This vintage has a masculine side compared to previous vintages with a more elegant profile.

3/20/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

My last 2000. Pleasant alcoholic nose. Plum fruit profile, spice box, cigar box and minerals. Great acid to round things out. Tart and polished fine tannins on the finish.

3/4/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Floral and mineral.Elegant and silky with just enough acid. Freshens the palate. enjoyed with cheesy grits and shrimp.

3/3/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

This has rounded out in a good way. Mouthcoating. Slightly metallic. Well balanced.

3/2/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Pleasant cranberry Bing cherry profile. Subtle touch of wood with fine tannins and nice acid on the finish.

2/27/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Complex and macho.

2/26/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Somewhat of a tannic beast. Enticing nose. Very dark color. Tobacco profile is prominent. Wonderful fruits begin to emerge after a couple hours of air.
This has the makeup to go the distance. Expect a softer more inviting wine with at least 3 more years in the bottle. This wine has the backbone to could go another 20 years.
Enjoyed with a porcini parmesan pappardelle.

2/16/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Deep brooding wine. Well balanced with fruit and acid. Smooth mouthfeel. Not such a pleasant note on the finish of wet tobacco.

2/10/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Enjoyable feminine styled Barbaresco. In a good drinking window.

2/3/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

This has come together nicely. Refreshing and tasty with a touch of butter on the finish. Secondary notes have emerged. This should continue to improve over the next year to 18 months.

1/31/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Secondary flavors have emerged. Acid and fine tannins on the finish are delightful.
Definitely at its peak. Will hold for couple of years. Very exciting bottling with a backbone.
Last of 09s, on to the 12s.

1/30/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Very nice. Bing cherry. Bing cherry. Bing cherry.
Tonight with Gnocchi and a light tomato sauce.

1/25/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Hints of tobacco on the nose at opening. Lush and smooth with great fruit. Enough acid for some lift on the finish. Very good

1/22/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Deep color. Palate of dark fruit, fresh aromatics. Smooth mouthcoating tannins. Secondary flavors appear after a couple hours of air. Had with Asian stir fry and Bibigo Mandu pot stickers.

1/20/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Rocknroller nailed it in the note below.

1/19/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Chewy and delicious. Pepper and fine tannins on a long finish. Use of wood very well done.

1/17/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Sappy nose. Deep and clear color. Fruitful pleasurable palate with spice. After on hour some secondary tobacco notes.
Had this with a cheesesteak ala Donkey's Place and tiramisu.

1/15/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Vibrant nose. Deep color. Exceptional fruit finished with acid and fine grained tannins. Well balanced.
Enjoyed with a simple fillet with sautéed shitakes.

1/13/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

High toned delicious pinot. Use of old wood is done really well.

1/12/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Nicely aged and layered. Rich vintage. In good place now but I will hold onto my last 2007 for few years in order to better understand the aging potential of this historic producer.

1/5/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Rich and complex.

12/24/2021 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

PnP was okay for Cali style pinot but he oak came on strong after about a half hour open. Not pleasant.

12/24/2021 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

Deep color of honey. Rich soft buttery palate with right amount of Acid. Borderline remarkable chard.

1/1/2022 - RonniePiemonte wrote:

This is a great reward of time. Smooth and rich. Powerful with fruit jumping out of the glass.
Fine and concentrated lip smacking tannins.