3/8/2023 - epiphany wrote:

Textbook Bourgogne. Super expressive nose of pungent red berries, sweet spices and veggies. Medium body with extraordinary spice-laden juicy red fruits and more vegetables. Finish is long and juicy, chewy, and echoing aforementioned characteristics. Phenomenal wine.

3/8/2023 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Baby Brunello throughout. Very nice.

3/3/2023 - epiphany wrote:

Yep!

3/2/2023 - epiphany Likes this wine:

More structure second night. This is a great by at $17.

3/1/2023 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Bright red cherry nose, medium body with mouthwatering acidity and some juicy red fruits. Finish lingers but a bit thin and slightly tannic. Probably not enough core fruit for the long term. Good QPR and ok to drink now.

3/1/2023 - epiphany Likes this wine:

I little savory funk to keep this interesting. Paired nicely with pasta and red sauce and chicken. Will buy again to have on hand. Great weekday find.

2/27/2023 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Subtle but we’ll balanced and quiet satisfying. Very well made wine. Would buy again.

2/27/2023 - epiphany Does not like this wine:

Not necessarily poorly made but so not my style. Way too much candied fruit and in a weird way bordering on porty tasting. Dumped down the drain.

2/19/2023 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Another stellar bottle. It’s such a good sip on its own as well with food.

2/19/2023 - epiphany wrote:

A big wine that is deeply colored and high in alcohol but with rich fruit to balance it all out. New world in character.

2/9/2023 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Paired nicely with mushroom and asparagus risotto.

2/7/2023 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Great buy for sub $20 Bourgogne. Light on its feet but with good crunchy fruit. A little savory, a little juicy, a little spicy, I like it.

2/4/2023 - epiphany wrote:

Always good. Very expressive second night open.

2/1/2023 - epiphany wrote:

Fabulous day 3. Anticipate a long drink window.

1/20/2023 - epiphany wrote:

Fully mature and maybe on the backside a bit but oh so good. What a great wine.

1/17/2023 - epiphany wrote:

Fantastic Bourgogne. Love the subtle influence of oak. Try with dill pickles, it really brings out the depth in this wine. Odd but it works…as with with most red wines.

1/15/2023 - epiphany wrote:

A lighter style than the 2019 but still delicious and perhaps more elegant. In the mid palate there’s some attractive green elements but plush with ripe red fruits. Certainly ok to drink now but suspect a year more in bottle will add depth and hopefully a little more length. Love the 12.7 alcohol.

1/15/2023 - epiphany wrote:

Trying too hard to be like big brother and falling flat at it. Promising nose but overall uninteresting. I prefer lower alcohol and more subtle approach to Rosso’s. Keep the spice and tuscan funk though. Still dreaming about the 2014 rosso that was declassified Brunello grapes…what a fantastic wine.

1/7/2023 - epiphany Does not like this wine:

Wow, this is not in a good place right now. Either an off bottle or simply needs time. I’ve had good experience with this producer so will not hold anything against this wine.

1/2/2023 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Will benefit from some additional cellaring but is drinking great now. Nebbiolo character abounds. Light in color but with a deep floral nose and spicy red fruited taste profile. Roses, ferfume, tar and earth all present. Maybe a little tomato leaf too?

12/31/2022 - epiphany wrote:

Day 3 and still drinking great. Super balanced with a long spicy finish.

12/31/2022 - epiphany wrote:

I want to like this producer and have tried the classico, riserva and rancia but just can’t get on board. 3 strikes and I’m out.

12/31/2022 - epiphany wrote:

Not the best showing tonight as most of the smell and taste was rather muted.

12/31/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Took to party and was gone quickly. Drinking nicely.

12/25/2022 - epiphany wrote:

It’s good now and with a long life ahead. Happy to have 3 more on the shelf.

12/25/2022 - epiphany Does not like this wine:

Maybe in a dumb phase as this was revealing very little charm.

12/23/2022 - epiphany wrote:

Really nice wine with a subtle but correct approach. Love the nose.

12/21/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Loving this. Really sophisticated at the $20 level.

12/18/2022 - epiphany wrote:

Needs a little more time and then hopefully will match the stellar 2020.

12/14/2022 - epiphany wrote:

There’s some good material here but let it rest for a few years.

12/3/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Quite perfumed nose with spicy mixed berries and chocolately character on the palette. Chewy tannins suggest a long life. Finish is lingering and mouthwatering.

12/3/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Fantastic expression of Nebbiolo. Solid throughout.

11/27/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

House style on display but will benefit from some additional cellar time.

11/25/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Funky nose with red prickly fruit and a prominent ash component. Fun to drink.

11/21/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Ready to go PNP but subtly beautiful next day.

11/14/2022 - epiphany wrote:

Darn good juice for $19.

11/3/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Another great bottle.

10/22/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

WILD BOAR’s note is spot on. Nothing more to add.

10/12/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Beautifully balanced wine. Would buy again.

10/12/2022 - epiphany wrote:

Quite good PNP but rather washed out day 2. Not worth stocking up.

10/12/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

SEPHOMER’s note is spot on. Needed a day to fully open.

9/28/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Such a well balanced and classy wine. It’s all there wrapped up in an authentic package. Even better on day 2. 70% Nebbiolo. Buy again.

9/17/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Lots of spicy red fruits and it’s creamy and chewy. The finish is mouthwatering, tanic, spicy and medium long…and juicy. Heat is just held at bay. In a good place now.

9/17/2022 - epiphany wrote:

Underwhelming. Would not buy again.

9/11/2022 - epiphany wrote:

2016 spoiled me.

8/31/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Drink now or hold. This is in a pretty good place.

9/10/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Excellent with concord grape pie.

9/10/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Aweful fruit punch color but the wine is good, as usual.

9/8/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Excellent. Lots of depth to this wine.

9/8/2022 - epiphany Likes this wine:

Liked a lot.