December 31, 2023 - this bottle was cooked. tasted 40+ years old with so little flavor. Such a shame.
February 26, 2023 - Ready, indeed!
May 12, 2022 - Glad I waited on this. The 2004 Barolos are hitting on all cylinders right now; like the 2004 Pio Cesare Barolo enjoyed six months ago, this was magnificent. Maturing, intense red fruit aromas and flavors; broad complex notes; completely balanced and integrated oak, tannin, acid, and fruits; and a very lengthy finish. Decanted in a small Riedel decanter, enjoyed from a Riedel New World Pinot Noir glass, and paired with Paccheri and meat sauce with a garden salad. At seventeen years this is at, or close to peak; should drink well for another 4-5+ years. Outstanding.
March 12, 2022 - In the spot…fantastic Barolo!
February 12, 2022 - Tremendous…. Classic. Licorice, rose bright cherry. Perfect balance. Drinking very well now but will hold for some time. Drank along side 2000 Unico. Table was split between which bottle was preferred… Dinner at Wink.
June 8, 2020 - Truly a wow bottle! Enjoy on a best of occasion!
October 28, 2016 - decanted for 1 hour. dark opaque red-brown, intense rustic tertiary fruity-earthy nose with lot of truffles, rich grip tannins, excellent structured & complexed, excellent finish & long truffles aftertatse.
April 24, 2016 - Nose - plum, cocoa, nice spiciness
Mouth - complex ripe juicy plummy, wood , red apple per Erica, very nicely balanced between fruit, acidity, and tannins. Uplifting finish. Last magnum tonight, shame.
March 8, 2016 - This is very fine Barolo at a great place In it's evolution. A lovely Barolo. Decanted for 1 hour and drank over 2 hours.
November 20, 2014 - beautiful nose - black cherry, walnut
mouth - lovely red wine, fine grained tannins, blood orange, some spice. An amazing paring with the Albondigas