Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Pale golden color. Aromas of citrus, raw nuts, butter and lightly charred oak. Flavors of green apple, lemon, toasted almonds, baking spices and hot buttered popcorn. Creamy finish with well balanced/rich acidity. Medium bodied and nice freshness. Bright and crisp. Thanks for opening, Keith S! — a day ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.6

Primarily Sangiovese with small amounts of Canaiolo Nero, Malvasia and Trebbiano blended in. Murky garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of dried red fruits, violets and forest floor. Flavors of dried cherries and raspberries, baking spices and dried herbs. Notes of roasted nuts and earth on the medium finish. Acidity and tannins are a bit sharp which negatively affects the balance. Bone dry and medium bodied. Alcohol heat is noticeable. Thanks for the taste, Chris B! — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Bright garnet color with a small ruby core. Aromas of red berries, menthol, tar, violets and wet stones. Flavors of ripe red cherries and strawberries, Asian spices and mint. Long and mineral-laden finish. Well balanced with vibrant acidity and fine grained tannins. Nicely structured and hitting its peak. Quite vibrant and elegant. Good value Barolo. Solid producer. — 5 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.4

Murky ruby color with a garnet meniscus. Aromas of ripe black fruit, menthol, dark cocoa powder, violets and a pleasant funk. Flavors of black currants and plums, burnt caramel, dried thyme/sage and anise seed. Long and luxurious finish. Velvety tannins and smooth texture. Perfectly aged in what seems like French Oak. So well crafted. If I were tasting this blind….. I would have thought I was drinking a Bordeaux. Thanks Kase and Pete for sharing this incredible bottle. — 15 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Blend of Corvina (60%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella(10%), Croatina (5%) and Oseleta (5%). Dark ruby color. Aromas of dried red and black fruit, diesel fumes, leather and a bit of vanilla. Flavors of intense black berry/cherry/plum fruit, tobacco and sweet baking spices. The vanilla note is present on the long and lingering persistent finish. Velvety texture and harmonious with some noticeable alcohol heat. Bold, rich and intense. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! — a day ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Medium garnet color with a small ruby core. Aromas of red fruit, rose petals, leather and wet soil. Fruit forward flavors of red cherry/raspberry, pomegranate and cranberry along with a touch of Asian spices. Long and somewhat earthy finish. Soft tannins and firm structure. Nice balance of elegance and tension. Pleasant surprise. — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light garnet color with a small ruby core. Aromas of wet soil, red berries and dried rose petals. Flavors of raspberries, red currants, mushrooms and savory spices. Long lasting finish. Gripping acidity with very silky tannins. Light bodied and quite savory but still full of finesse. Needs a bit of aeration to fully open up. Solid value and nice mid-week option. Thanks for the bottle, Kase. — 13 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Another excellent vintage of this Barbaresco favorite. Light ruby color with garnet highlights. Aromas of red fruit, rose petals, orange zest and toasted wood. Delicate flavors of sour red and black cherries, sweet baking spices and red and black licorice. Lengthy finish, gentle (but tight) tannins and plus/tangy acidity. Medium bodied, feminine and harmonious. Still young with time to progress. Thanks for opening this bottle, Keith S! — a day ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Right bank blend of Merlot (93%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (7%). Dark ruby core with a garnet meniscus. Bountiful aromas of dark cherry/berry fruit, dark cocoa, violets and moss/forest floor. Flavors of black cherry/berry, baker’s chocolate and baking spices. Touch of vanilla on the long and powerful finish. Well balanced acidity and medium tannins. Full bodied and bold structure. Solid. — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Collio Bianco blend of Friulano, Chardonnay and Sauvignon. Deep golden color. Aromas of beeswax, white flowers, chalk, green apple and a slight bit of funk. Fully ripe green pear and apple on the palate along with notes of honey, raw almonds and sweet spices. Long and very mineral driven finish. Well balanced and very textural. (Skin contact fermentation?) Slightly oxidized and a bit reductive. Interesting. — 8 days ago