Daniel Bloom

9.5

Tar, tar, more tar. Tree bark , lots of umami on the nose.,Black flowers, earth, lots of sous bois, deep and pleasantly dank after 3+ hours of decanting. Upon opening, this was very tight. A very dark rendering of a three vineyard Barolo. With unadorned steak, very nice. The tannin/acid balance was quite nice. Bottle gone before you knew.Everyone at the table was pleased to say the least. At first, some got a “dead fish” on the nose, but…this did not prevent diving back in.
One of the nicest Baroloi I’ve had in quite a while. — 3 days ago

with Sarah

Daniel Bloom

9.4

Smoke & Cocoa nose! Something funky deep, decaying roses & tar ( if you will).
The palate is bright and rich, with perfect acidity to beckon another sip.
A 13 year old…I bet it has a few more years to go. As one @Delectable Wine reviewer said, we don’t deserve Barolo.
Well, here’s to undeserving enjoyment.
It has that lick your teeth & gums thing.
I hope there’s some for day 2, but …. — 2 months ago

Daniel Bloom

9.4

It may be infanticide, but a 11-14” snow/ice storm called for hasty judgment.
Deep grapey sanguine nose at first with a hint of something red poking around the edges. With meatloaf, perfect. The Cornas filled up any and all empty spaces left by the entrée. Big and muscular at first, but never overwhelming, built with fine tannins and a refreshing acidity filled finish. A peek at the bottle reveals 12.5°, lighter than thought going in, but not surprising, especially as it airs and a more pronounced red fruited quality emerges from the black. If you’ve got some and can wait…do so.
A highly rewarding bottle on a snowbound night.
Thanks @FassSelections — 2 months ago

Daniel Bloom

9.1

Coconut, Banana, White flowers on the nose. (With air, lots of herbs),A faint touch of the mineral quality that follows through on the finish of the palate. Said palate is less floral and more linear, mineral, especially after some airing in the glass. The bitterness that feels mineral is a nice contrast to perceived fruit, as it adds an interesting aftertaste. Viura, Grenache Blanc, and Tempranillo Blanco. Interesting blend.
I’ve had Tempranillo Blanco as a standalone, but only as of ‘25,in San Sebastián where in one Pintxo bar, it worked quite well with parts of their menu.
This winery is a wife & husband team who, from what I gather, hope to bring some “traditional” Riojan winemaking style to modern production.
I’m looking forward to trying their offerings beyond entry level.
Thanks @Rare Wine Co. — 5 days ago

Daniel Bloom

8.9

‘22 must have been very good in parts of Beaujolais. Black fruits with Asian spices and souis bois ,a vaguely dark metallic quality on the nose, tilt the bowl and grapeyness rushes in. Refreshing acidity, not exceptionally long…but enough. Cleansing and and bright. Slightly perfumed on the palate with a lingering umami aftertaste. Pretty stuff.
$31 in Pennsylvania, then here comes a clearance sale, and it was $11!
The LCB in PA. makes no sense, favorably sometimes. — a month ago

Daniel Bloom

9.4

Now that’s a “Super Tuscan” of another color! Wild, deep black cherry schnapps and mint/chocolate nose. Masserta huh.? Decanted this btl 3 hrs. following suit of others.( maybe didn’t need 3 on account of age)Silky smooth with fine tannins and acidity built in like tuck and roll upholstery. Corinthian “leather “ anyone? There have been many, many touted ST’s that pale before this.
After some time in the glass, some very Tuscan, red earththyness peeks through. Lovely stuff indeed. Perfect for a Wednesday all day Ragu w meatballs.
Thanks @FassSelections
Day 2, Licorice oomph, bigger acidic/tannin presence , all in balance. Darker…if possible. — 2 months ago

Daniel Bloom

9.3

I heartily agree with Lyle’s review.
Delicious w Oysters 🦪 Mosca.
Umami Bomba!
Thanks @Fass Selections — 3 months ago

with Sarah

Daniel Bloom

9.1

Delicious as the previous notes are pretty spot on.
I do enjoy that upon opening and pouring, there’s a degree of earthy, tarry like funk on the nose. This dissipates as the wine opens and dark fruits and slate minerals take the fore. Always lively acidity that keeps it active on the palate and begs for another sip. The Mrs. gets tar and nicotine upon opening, I concur , then it has this quality of dark violet pastilles gone a bit wack. We like. A bottle we’re glad to come back to.
Especially with burgers outdoors during false spring. Oh I hope it’s not false.
Thanks @fassselections — 15 days ago

Daniel Bloom

8.9

2024 vintage.
Definitely for acidity fans.
We took a quick turn from Montilla-Moriles a couple nights ago ( Oloroso) to Sanlúcar ( heck, it shot up to 78° here). With fried fresh fish, a nice palate cleansing quaffer(11.5°)Seashore, Salinity, Granny smith’s, chalky as the soil. Not the most complex drink but we’re not asking. What these wines provide is a glimpse into a lost ( becoming revived) world of the “ Sherry Triangle “, and the over 100 grape varieties that were lost to commerce and the sweet Sherry trade. We’re drinking table wine as if we were there in the mid 1800’s. It’s nice to have winemakers such as Ramiro Ibáñez working to restore some of what was lost.
2 days later it’s a fine, more rounded quaff. The sharp edges gone, and therefore the impression of depth increased. Nice showing. — 16 days ago

Daniel Bloom

9.5

First, let me say that the @plcb has NO idea what they’re doing re clearance sales. Maybe, no definitely, the greatest $21.99 bottle of wine I’ve ever come across. I only wish now, that there were more than six to buy.
Cedar, Cocoa, Dark Cherries, Forest Floor, on the nose, apparent upon opening and pouring a bit in a glass, from 2 ft. away. As it opened, and w Sunday gravy( thanks Marcella), those repeat plus purrr-fect cheek and lower lip acidity & tannins. Med. body, decently long finish( tough to distinguish, fore you’re into the next sip already)Mahogany colored, gorgeous.
I’m hoping for more insane clearance sales! I know this 1st bottle won’t last into tomorrow to see how it does overnight. The next one will have to do.
Thanks @finewineandgoodspirts. — 3 months ago