M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

Orangy red. Cherry, brush, and a hint of anise and vanilla on the nose. Dry. Medium plus alcohol, medium minus acidity. Sour cherry on the palate, not much more. Complexity may develop with time. Medium plus tannins. Nice finish. It's enjoyable.

92+ points — 9 days ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.4

Opaque red blue. Vegetal and floral aromas with muddled blueberry. Medium plus bodied, medium plus alcohol. Blueberry emerges more prominently on the palate. Unbelievably smooth, round and well integrated. So complete. Tannins are perfect here, just enough to cut the beef tallow and provide an enjoyable finish. I can only imagine this will get even better, but why wait. This is near the top of my historical scale.

94+ points — 2 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.1

Medium orange-rimmed ruby in color. Not too expressive on the nose: some dried flowers, albeit with stems and potting soil. Medium plus bodied. Medium minus acidity. Dry with nice initial palate feel but then gives way to bitterness and somewhat rough tannins. Medium alcohol at 14.0ABV but feels hotter. Some cranberry/unripe strawberry left, but not much else--pehaps some woody vanilla. At 8 years old, I would expect some tertiary flavors to have begun to develop. I don't think this is improving. It's a strong Brunello with a stiff upper lip, would pair well with a Florentine steak, but not elegant.

91 points — 4 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

Very nice.


92 points — a month ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

I don't usually let a somm choose my wine. But damn, this dude nailed it. What a bargain.

93 points — 2 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Bruised blue and opaque in appearance. Licorice, blackberry, faint oak on nose and palate. Full bodied, medium plus alcohol, dry as a bone. Medium plus acidity and gum drying tannins. This will round out and further develop with age. Excellent.

93+ points — 3 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

From my birth state, still home at heart, Virginia, Barboursville Vineyards delivers with its Nebbiolo. Medium red in color pales to a pink on the rim--slightly more colorized than Piedmonte counterparts. On the nose are hints of kerosene (believe it), mint, and cherry. Medium plus acidity, medium plus alcohol (a bit hot on the tongue), and medium bodied. Red cherry and dried herbs on the plate. Drying, but pleasant tannins. This easily compares to a Langhe Nebbiolo of equal age. It would be interesting to taste older vintages. Very proud!!!

92 points — 5 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.4

Nose presents as unripe blue fruit, palate gives cherry and herbs. All gauges read "Medium". Definitely ready now for full enjoyment. Alc may be Med+. Finish is delicious and very long. This is a great wine.

94 points — 2 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.4

Pretty much firing on all cylinders...

94 points — 2 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

Deep purple with blueberry nose to match. All around delicious. Misses a 93 due to slight underripeness that presents on the finish. Will improve with time.

92+ points — 3 months ago