A towering achievement in wine. One of the wines of my life. Drank at EMP after being opened with great care. I was nervous as I have a pretty strict long decant protocol with older Nebbiolo but given the situation this was pop and pour. The color was so much deeper than I anticipated and the nose exploded out of the glass. Had everything I look for in aged Nebbiolo in spades. Tar, clove, stewed red fruits. Intensity. As the wine sat in the glass it continued to improve but this was incredible out of the gate. The palate was amazing with a finish that went on forever. I rarely post tasting notes but I couldn't resist. This was astonishing.
There were some rought notes on this about a year to 6 months ago. Opened this to celebrate moving to a new house and thought it was open for business. Big powerful and intense, reminded me of a Harlan. No details, too busy enjoying, but wanted to post a good data point for the wine.
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1937 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Vini Pregiati
1/29/2016 - dmoritz Likes this wine: 100 Points
A towering achievement in wine. One of the wines of my life. Drank at EMP after being opened with great care. I was nervous as I have a pretty strict long decant protocol with older Nebbiolo but given the situation this was pop and pour. The color was so much deeper than I anticipated and the nose exploded out of the glass. Had everything I look for in aged Nebbiolo in spades. Tar, clove, stewed red fruits. Intensity. As the wine sat in the glass it continued to improve but this was incredible out of the gate. The palate was amazing with a finish that went on forever. I rarely post tasting notes but I couldn't resist. This was astonishing.
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2008 Sine Qua Non Syrah B 20
4/19/2011 - dmoritz wrote: 97 Points
Couldn't resist opening one for an early taste. Decanted 3 hours. Nose was beautiful. Pure silk on the palate, thoroughly enjoyable as a baby.
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2002 Abreu Thorevilos
2/1/2011 - dmoritz wrote: 97 Points
There were some rought notes on this about a year to 6 months ago. Opened this to celebrate moving to a new house and thought it was open for business. Big powerful and intense, reminded me of a Harlan. No details, too busy enjoying, but wanted to post a good data point for the wine.
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