1/23/2024 - Drankard wrote:

Drinking well but all tertiary flavors. Drink up.

2/17/2022 - Eric Guido Likes this wine:

No detailed notes other than to say this this is drinking beautifully. If you're sitting on a number of bottles, make sure to check in on the 2014 now to witness a moment of early maturity that is breathtaking. It's rich with dark red fruits, plums, leather and dusty rose. The tannins are present yet sweet and rounded all under an air of balsam herbs. Really fantastic stuff and with years of development in-store for us all.

9/16/2022 - Rich S Likes this wine:

Decanted for sediment. Medium dark garnet color. Nose of ripe red cherry, licorice, a bit of sweet baking spice and cedar cigar box. Very nice. Similar flavors on the palate with good concentration of red fruit. Medium+ acid, chewy tannin and a drying finish. Definitely enjoyable now with some air and food but plenty of life ahead and will likely be better in another 2-3+ years.

6/26/2022 - thesternowl wrote:

Popped and poured; no formal notes. Please refer to @Antonio Galloni note for this wine from February in 2018. We’re now in 2022 and he absolutely nails it. I literally have nothing to add other than I’ve had this bottle in my cellar since release and it’s aging at a glacial pace. Bravo!

2/27/2022 - KVM wrote:

Thin amber rim on medium red. Sour cherry, faint wood, cherry candy nose. Palate has cherry, spice cake, sweet feeling followed by good acid and slightly spicy finish. Solid but not deep or complex enough to be impressive. I have to say it is disappointing to cellar these bottles for a decade and have this experience. the next day the last glass from the bottle shows a little more depth and concentration.

12/18/2021 - EhrlichDY wrote:

Popped and poured and enjoyed over 2 hours and with dinner. Ripe with notes of black cherry. Seems overdone to me and lacking Vosne typicity. Others mentioned that it's possibly shut down and I hope they are right.

9/22/2021 - Jeremy Holmes wrote:

Immediately generous and giving on the nose. Loaded with sappy orchard fruits and cut with grapefruit acidity. It is dense and intense with a chalky base. Rich and powerful it fills the mouth with flavour but is light on its feet. Flavours drive on and on.

9/25/2021 - Drankard Does not like this wine:

All reduction on the open but eventually (after 3 hours) revealing hints of lemon but still reductive. Good structure and acidity but easy pass.

2/15/2021 - onivino33 wrote:

We drank this over 3 days, and its still growing and growing. Wow, so happy about it and so sad about the fact this won't be continued. This is great! Renato Vacca was one of the already big stars and still rising big stars in Barbaresco region. People who knew him were all attached and descriped Cantina del Pino as one of their favorites. The 2016 is very structured. It has huge potential, maybe the biggest ever from all the Barbaresco Ovello that have been produced. Deep and bright at the same time. Keep it! It's worth to wait! 95 for sure, maybe even more...

10/14/2020 - nigelb Does not like this wine:

Disappointed. Lacked fruit. Coarse tannins, bitter aftertaste. There is some sweet fruit at start of palate and nose but then things go rustic. What will it do now?

11/14/2020 - Keith Levenberg Likes this wine:

A beauty. When this wine has a good year it's easily 1er cru quality and I like it better than the Morey. Haven't had the Morey this year yet but this is about as good as the Chambolle's ever been. Bright hue bordering on magenta but the fruit is deeper and more developed, slightly plummy with a texture of pure Chambolle lace. The wood is a bit raw but shouldn't need long to absorb.

10/3/2020 - Robert Pavlovich Likes this wine:

This is evolving beautifully, and already turning secondary as the tannins have softened and the fresh red fruit flavors have opened up nicely since release, about five years ago. The fruit is accented with rose petal, light tar, white spice, and a surprisingly assertive herbal streak that I really enjoyed. Shows good, elevated acidity throughout. This wine is full of life and verve, and has a hard to find balance of elegance and power. Good versatility too, as it has enough fruit to drink well on its own, and also does well with food.

Inaugural vintage for this wine, going in to G Fenocchio’s Barolo Classico beforehand. The vineyard is just across from where Cannubi/Cannubi and Cannubi Boschis meet. Vines here about 30 years old.

11/5/2018 - rossi.wine wrote:

Dark in colour. On the nose quite expressive showing notes of red and dark fruit, spices, earth, minerality. On the palate good fruit, great acidity, very powerful and grippy tannins. Quite tight and firm towards the finish. Very long and lingering. Lots of structure, great fruit underneath, but needs more time. 92-93+

10/4/2020 - Bwallace Likes this wine:

Not the kind of 2010 I was hoping for. Started flat and expected to open up but never did even after a 2 hour decant. I liked it but didn't;t have the depth I was expecting from this vintage.

8/6/2020 - Rieslingfan wrote:

Consumed on a night with no power, no lights and not a lot of sleep the previous two days, so take this with a large grain of salt. I found the wine rather hard and unyielding. It gave glimpses of what I normally find in M-G Bourgogne, but just didn't want to come out and play, even after being open a few hours. I was only allocated a few bottles, so I don't want to go back to the well again very soon. Will probably wait several years before trying again. Chalk it up to another reminder that 2020 just sucks.

8/21/2017 - Ellen5181 wrote:

Appearance - medium ruby. Clear

Nose - medium intensity. Ripe red cherry. Oak. Cedar. Clean.

Palate - fresh. Alive. Youthful. Medium tannins, medium acidity, dry, medium mouth feel. Its red cherry and cedar. Medium alcohol.

Feels young but drinkable. Curious as it develops. Feels like components are there.

4/13/2020 - ed-d wrote:

This bottle seemed a bit advanced. Not much fruit, as I would expect & dominated by acidity. Disappointing.

3/28/2020 - SteveVermeer Likes this wine:

Great right now, 1 hour decant and enjoy. We did it with veal, great match. This wine needs a great meal to match.

5/26/2019 - Drankard Likes this wine:

Very big for a BB with good structure to tame the exotic/tropical fruit flavors. I love this now but might need a year or two to settle down. Finishes well.

10/7/2023 - Pedroel wrote:

4.5 years between bottles makes all the difference. I didn’t think it would get better, due to lack of fruit, but it shows well at this point. It has come in balance, with fruit, acid and tannins all working together. The fruit is classic Nebbiolo sour cherry dominant.

3/28/2019 Note: Astringent and lacking fruit on day 1. Not much better on day 2. Well made, nice finish, but just not very appealing. Can’t see it getting any better. 88 pts.

2/7/2019 - SARED Likes this wine:

PNP
Nose: Forceful and dense aroma of ripe stewed strawberry, faint wood spice, faint dried herbs, and subtle stewed tomato on the finish (now that I said it, you will find it!)
Palate. Very sweet with strong concentration of fruit. Sweet strawberry and raspberry leather. You get sweetness here that is red fruit without wood -- its impressive, albeit a mononoted sweet red fruit.
Wish there was more freshness to bring a little more balance to a sweet nose and palate. Finish is super smooth, fine tannin that dissolve in your mouth. Not the lightest Burlotto, but not heavy a wine, it does the classic trick of packing so much flavor and texture with a light mouth feel. It is a darker, riper version of Monvigliero than the handful I have tried (but to be clear, this was not a Californicated wine).

1/10/2019 - Drankard wrote:

Oxidized

11/3/2017 - clayfu wrote:

Decanted at the restaurant, consumed immediately. Needed that rush of oxygen to really bloom with that wild snappy fruit nose. Palate is far more textured and less silky than the bottle I opened a couple weeks ago (different retailers) and more in line with what I'm used to with Juge with that bright prickly minerality on the palate. Such a great wine, happy to share it with those that haven't tried Juge yet.

12/13/2018 - Drankard Likes this wine:

At 10.5% ABV, this is pure and juicy that is done perfectly in a Donnhoff style with a touch of residual sweetness that perfectly complements the brilliant, mouthwatering, laser-like acidity. Awesome stuff!

11/18/2018 - Rich S Likes this wine:

Decanted for around 30 minutes. Dark ruby color. Nose of black cherry, some cherry cough drop, baking spices and oak. Hint of heat coming through on the nose. Similar flavors on the palate with dark, ripe black and red berry fruits mixed with some spiced tea flavors. Medium+ acid and tannins, with a tannic, slightly oaky finish. With hearty food, this wine drank pretty well but I will let my remaining bottles sit for a few more years.

11/12/2018 - cct wrote:

On the nose wood, ethanol, dark, rich and ripe strawberry fruit. On the palate, dense and sappy, with more dark fruits, bitter chocolate, and searing tannins. Youthfully in your face and brutal. NR as I do not enjoy his style of wine at all. I can see what they are aiming for, and I bet it is a hit for many people. I am not one of them. NR for stylistic aversion (72 views)

11/6/2018 - lolo66 wrote:

This is taking a long time to open up. After 90 minutes in glass sharting to show brighter and clear cherry, some mint. Certainly not the pwoerhouse others have described. Purchased in auction with supposed perfect provenance, I'd like to think this is just needing more air. We shall see...

9/21/2018 - danielk168 wrote:

developing and already fine tannins, however body was quite weak, surprised, storage problems?? Fruit also clearly lacking, lots of woody spicy aromas but not living up to a great vintage. Bottle variation??

2/24/2018 - cct wrote:

A new wine for me.

Rich deep and pure. Lemon curd, seashells, marzipan, limestone, all with a creaminess that is more akin to extract than any fatness or malo gone awry. This simultaneously has tension, extract and density without heaviness, great cut and texture. Round, yet very deep and simultaneously chiseled. Truly beautifully balanced. Full bodied with huge cut that keeps it fresh. Tightly coiled, this promises a great future. This has grand cru depth and more importantly grand cru harmony. A very serious wine. Terrific. I am not sure if it is the vintage that allows this to reach its heights, but count me impressed. I am very excited to have found this producer. 94

5/13/2018 - Drankard Does not like this wine:

Typical and uninspiring Crozes-Hermitage. Just doesn't hold a candle to the Graillot.

1/6/2018 - Drankard wrote:

Shutdown.

4/28/2018 - Drankard wrote:

I can’t remember the last time I had a wine from Macon and I don't usually find value at this level but this is impressive. Dry, clean, crisp; plenty of citrus, some orchid fruit with the structure and acidity of the vintage. Lovely balance and complexity with a surprisingly long, creamy finish for a white Burgundy under $20. Back up the SUV!

2/3/2018 - cct wrote:

2018 Festa del Barolo AM seminar

Dark fruits, tar, black licorice, violets and dried roses on the nose. On the palate, dark fruited nebbiolo, structured, but not stern on the palate, while still maintaining freshness. There are very well done fine tannins that finish firmly. This has depth and clarity and poise. I am not in love with this wine, but it is really well made and for me maintains balance and harmony. I am sure others will love this much more than I. 92

1/17/2018 - Rich S Likes this wine:

Checked in early on this wine and it is lovely. Medium lemon color. Nose of crushed seashell, lemons, white florals, golden apple and just a touch of oak in the background. Very pretty. Similar flavors on the nose with mostly citrus and floral notes but with a nice saline, mineral component on the back end. Medium+ acid but somewhat rounded mouthfeel from the fruit and light oak. Finishes long. Delicious chardonnay. 93 with room to grow.

12/17/2017 - Tim Heaton wrote:

Darker garnet toward ruby, consistent with the vintage's heat, I suppose. The nose and palate though present more balance and freshness than the color might suggest. In fact, there's quite a bit of structure here, with the bottle showing even better on day 2. I pulled this thinking I had a few more in the cellar and so I'd just check in on it, but alas, I have no more, which is unfortunate, because this has a great future. Likely to hit its peak in 3-4 years, and show well for another decade+ after that. recommended+

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10/19/2017 - Eric Guido wrote:

The nose was dark with hints of wood varnish, giving way to tart cherry, cedar, animal musk, and dried herbs. On the palate, I found a soft expression with herbal-tinged tart cherry, cedar and mineral tones, yet there’s a noticeable lack of mid-palate density. It finished on astringent tannins that saturating the senses while tart cherry lingered along with the slightest hint of heat.

10/13/2017 - KPB wrote:

A rather classic Bordeaux, moderately tannic, underripe fruit, overly tart. Decanting didn’t help, but after a day (decanted, then back in the bottle, then left on the counter) the wine was quite a bit better. I would hold this for a few years, then revisit. Could merit a significantly higher score once it unwinds...

Extra comment: To try and coax this wine out of its shell, I initially double-decanted, then ended up leaving it in the bottle, loosely corked, on my counter. I finished it four days after opening it, and by then, it had opened up and was much improved. Maybe it would merit 90, at peak, but that was on day four. Nobody opens a bottle four days early, so I'm not going to change my rating, but it is worth keeping in mind...

8/13/2017 - Rich S Likes this wine:

Popped and poured. Threw off a lot of sediment so should decant. Medium ruby color. Nose of red cherry, baking spices, hint of balsamic, raspberry. Similar flavors on the palate with pure red berry fruit flavors mixed with savory, old world Italian terroir. Medium+ acid, medium tannin. Lots of life left but quite enjoyable now. Silly QPR based on the sale price paid.

7/29/2017 - Drankard wrote:

Supposedly, Laurent Tribut married Marie-Clotilde Dauvissat, the daughter of René Dauvissat. The Dauvissats had purchased choice parcels to give their children to become winemakers, which is the land Laurent and Marie-Clotilde farm. Tribut was welcomed with open arms to the Dauvissat winemaking process: the two domaines share everything from pickers to printers and until very recently, Tribut made wines in Dauvissat’s cellar. This is the best young 2014 white Burgundy I’ve had without being painful to drink. Very pale yellow in color. The wine is graceful with excellent balance. Perfect concentration, incredibly pure, lacey fruit flavors with tension and drive that is so classy.

6/24/2016 - Eric Guido Likes this wine:

The bouquet was intense and almost savory, with floral perfumes, spice, fresh ginger, and wet stone minerality. On the palate, it was perfectly balanced, silky and ripe yet contrasted with green apple acidity and coating minerals, then turned to inner florals. The finish was ridiculously long on ripe apple and sweet citrus with a slight buzz of acidity. It’s a mind-bending wine.

12/16/2016 - Loren Sonkin wrote:

Some Burgundies at the LWS (LWS): Open 18 hours. Meh. I was unimpressed with this one. Light ruby in color. The nose has some cherries. Seems a bit simple on the palate. Tight? too much air? Not sure. It's fine, but for Grand Cru I am not getting much of anything. Just not a lot going on. No real tannins to speak of. Meh.

11/16/2016 - David Paris (dbp) wrote:

Unfortunately this bottle was showing unpalatable amounts of reduction throughout. Completely stinky and pruney. I let it decant for 4 hours with little improvement. After that I stuck a copper penny in my glass for 20 minutes and it cleared a lot of the stink up, but still not showing as this bottle should. This makes me worry for my remaining bottles, but note below that others didn't seem to have a problem so hopefully it's not a flaw in the wine making that has made it to many bottles. A little better on day two, but not right still.

10/8/2016 - Drankard wrote:

Aged 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and is composed of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo. My first Montevertine and it was very disappointing. This one was thin, diluted and lacking depth. Perhaps shutdown.

5/20/2016 - Eric Guido Likes this wine:

The nose was much deeper, darker and richer than Castellero and Villero, showing ripe black cherry, crushed stone, floral undergrowth, and hints of animal musk. On the palate, I found silky, weighty textures with mineral wrapped-dense dark red fruits, turning slightly tart as tannin coated the senses. Fruit, minerals and tannin saturated the senses throughout the finish, revealing a youthful and structured finale. The Cannubi is demanding a decade or more in the cellar.

7/12/2016 - pdev wrote:

Well built, rose petals, lemon zest, fragrant yet still closed. Palate is tightly wound, yet elegant. Having trouble analyzing this one at this stage.

1/4/2016 - nschmidt wrote:

Such a different experience from my last bottle. Too high acidity and a slightly bitter aftertaste. Much better with food but disappointing after some much better bottles. My stash comes from 2 different stores so I wonder if there is a difference.

7/15/2016 - Drankard Does not like this wine:

This is an example of what is wrong with modern Tuscan wines. Rich, big black fruit, oaky, chocolate, lacks definition with slightly drying tannins. On the bright side, there are so many wines from the region for a fraction of the price that rivals this wine, certainly need not to spend $100+.

1/9/2016 - Barolo Drunkard Likes this wine:

Spectacularly perfumed: funk, earth, manor, candied berries, wet stones, bee wax, tar. Almost sweet. Some acidity, finely grained tannins. Supple and harmonious. Seducing.
Although as dry as it gets, theres a kind of inner sweetness on the palate. Surprisingly chalky, and mineral aftertaste.
Stunning and balanced Barolo.
95

1/21/2016 - mreinitz wrote:

Another wine I never got when Premier Cru went out of business.

6/17/2016 - Jeremy Holmes wrote:

At this very moment in time this wine is a cold steel blade. Sharp, minerally, compact and cool. It has incredible intensity and magnificent posture. It should unfurl into something spectacular in a decade.