Don’t really buy these anymore as I drifted away from my perceived modernness of the producer. With that said, while maybe a bit polished, this wa suite delicious. Light bodied, Elegant and moderately complex, with no signs of over ripeness, extraction, or oak. I wish I had more left than I do.
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Waft of initial rose then classic tar. Slightly lively palate, over the top of mushrooms and maybe cherries? Finish is a little acidic. Maybe not the most table bottle?
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One of the stronger wines I have had from 2000. Fruit seems to be losing it’s luster but there is life in there. Definitely hitting the end of the road and taking on more vegetal and earthy aromas and flavors now.
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A bunch of Barolos: Ruby in color, slight browning. The nose is dusty with cherries, iodine, and showing some age. On the palate, complex with cherries, sour cherries and some forest floor. Medium tannins. Long finish. Delicious wine, but for the money I would want more. surprised at how it seems to be ageing.
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Delicious wine whose tannins appear to be resolved, but who does not, however, possess the bottle age to offer tertiary flavors and the intoxicating nebbiolo aromatics. Rather restrained nose, with a touch of the high alcohol coming through. I don't think I would have pegged this as nebbiolo in a blind tasting. On the palate, it was pure cherry cola. A little modern in style, but definitely outstanding wine.
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Decanted for 2 hours. Blood red in colour. Red fruits, spices, red cherries, marzipan and mint, full body, great acidity and balance and long finish. The 14% alcohol doesn't interfere. Beautiful wine.
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Nose of plums, chocolate, and moccha, medium to full body on the palate, with a nice 20-second finish. The tannins are round and sweet. From 2009 to 2020.
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9/12/2023 - jerhardt wrote:
Don’t really buy these anymore as I drifted away from my perceived modernness of the producer. With that said, while maybe a bit polished, this wa suite delicious. Light bodied, Elegant and moderately complex, with no signs of over ripeness, extraction, or oak. I wish I had more left than I do.
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1/23/2022 - Wrighty wrote:
Waft of initial rose then classic tar. Slightly lively palate, over the top of mushrooms and maybe cherries? Finish is a little acidic. Maybe not the most table bottle?
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12/25/2019 - Wrighty wrote: 91 Points
Decanted first about an hour and perfectly open. Fairly soft with a distinct rose nose. Drinking lovely
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3/17/2015 - lexwine Likes this wine: 94 Points
One of the very best aged Barolos in years. Fruit + finesse, long after taste and all of that with power. Great stuff.
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7/23/2012 - Jack O'Brien wrote: 90 Points
One of the stronger wines I have had from 2000. Fruit seems to be losing it’s luster but there is life in there. Definitely hitting the end of the road and taking on more vegetal and earthy aromas and flavors now.
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10/24/2011 - Roughl wrote:
excellent, medium tannins, long with strong secundary flavours. great pairing with herb marinated beef grilled on oakwood.
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4/27/2011 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 91 Points
A bunch of Barolos: Ruby in color, slight browning. The nose is dusty with cherries, iodine, and showing some age. On the palate, complex with cherries, sour cherries and some forest floor. Medium tannins. Long finish. Delicious wine, but for the money I would want more. surprised at how it seems to be ageing.
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10/17/2008 - Wrighty wrote: 92 Points
Dinner to celebrate the arrival of my wines in HK (Crown Wine Cellars): Decanted 4 hours before drinking. Wonderful nose, initially some tar and liquorice then sage and fennel. Palate is good too with some plum. This was really well balanced.
This was still drinking well by the end of the night.
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4/8/2008 - DLighto1 wrote: 91 Points
Delicious wine whose tannins appear to be resolved, but who does not, however, possess the bottle age to offer tertiary flavors and the intoxicating nebbiolo aromatics. Rather restrained nose, with a touch of the high alcohol coming through. I don't think I would have pegged this as nebbiolo in a blind tasting. On the palate, it was pure cherry cola. A little modern in style, but definitely outstanding wine.
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3/23/2008 - ctwomey wrote: 92 Points
Dinner in seanchara with Joe and Betty (seanchara): Decanted for 8 hours. Consistent tasting notes with previous bottle. Served with roast leg of lamb. Gorgeous.
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3/7/2008 - ctwomey wrote: 92 Points
Decanted for 2 hours. Blood red in colour. Red fruits, spices, red cherries, marzipan and mint, full body, great acidity and balance and long finish. The 14% alcohol doesn't interfere. Beautiful wine.
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1/30/2007 - Maestro wrote: 89 Points
Nose of plums, chocolate, and moccha, medium to full body on the palate, with a nice 20-second finish. The tannins are round and sweet. From 2009 to 2020.
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