Michael Walker

9.8

This might be OTH at this point - nose is great, full of fruit, but the palate comes up short and a bit wooden. I think this is part of the batch that froze in the garage at Verona - might have something to do with it — a day ago

Michael Walker

9.8

Wedding chard but haven’t had it in years - highly quaffable, on the lighter side, strong peach on the nose but fades a bit on the palate - I wouldn’t pair it with heavier sauces but works well with a light seafood dish — a month ago

Michael Walker

9.8

Excellent Barbera, especially given its youth, sparkle tamed after an hour or so — 2 months ago

Michael Walker

9.7

This is the Tawse G-C - regal nose, but disappoints a bit on the palate - a little acidic and a little wooden - fruit seems too tight. Not sure if needs more age — 22 days ago

Michael Walker

9.9

Excellent Pinot, beautiful nose, a little lighter on the palate but well balanced, still a bit of sparkle despite the age — a month ago

Michael Walker

9.7

Still pretty strong tannins…the search for a tolerable Barbaresco continues — 2 months ago

Michael Walker

9.7

Have held onto a six pack of these for several years but it’s not been long enough…super sparkly, like it’s a ‘24. Despite decanting two hours! Love the Rafanelli but needs a lot of age. — 3 months ago

Michael Walker

9.9

Loved this esp for the value - I think age was key - just old enough to have a little mustiness/austerity to it, but young enough to catch all the fruit and well before the cobwebs set in. Paired with a 40oz ribeye shared by the table — a month ago

with William

Michael Walker

9.9

Excellent Pinot but I think inferior to the Tetarossa lineup — 2 months ago

Michael Walker

9.8

This is a classic style Barolo from PW…excellent but still pretty tannic, could use some more time (and it’s a mag so maybe more opening) — 3 months ago