Joel Lara

9.4

Upon opening, the tannins were overbearing, but after a two hour decant it opened up and softened nicely, with cherry, anise, earth, violets, and roses coming through on the nose. On the palate, the anise and floral flavors shine bright, and the finish is exquisite, with the floral notes providing a vivid, persistent finish with underlying notes of spice and earth. The wine has a smooth mouthfeel, with tannins providing astringency on the finish. Such a beautiful, elegant barbaresco that paired wonderfully with tagliatelle bolognese. — 21 days ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Stinky with tar and dark fruit. Intense. Tobacco and gorgeous deep savory fruit. Excellent but could do with some years. — 6 days ago

with Peter and Gregg

Lee Hoff

9.2

2021 vintage at NY Butcher Shop. Cherry flavors with soft finish. $80 — 7 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Yet another outstanding vintage (2020) of this consistently excellent Co-Op produced Barbaresco. Aromas of red fruit, dried rose petals and anise. Flavors of bright red cherry and raspberry fruit, mint, Asian spices, minerals and orange zest. Long and earthy/smoky finish. Fantastic balance, structure and depth. Fine grained tannins and a silky texture yet still firm and powerful. So delicious now, but built to age for at least another decade. The quality consistency of this wine vintage to vintage is incredible. Outstanding value! Thanks so much for opening this one, Keith S! Happy 60th Birthday, Karyn! — 14 days ago

Ed Ryder

9.1

Incredibly expressive, great value for money, insanely drinkable ! — a month ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.1

Had high hopes as this wine/vintage was an absolute stunner 7-8 years ago when I last had a bottle but this one was a bit shagged (as my newly minted MW friend likes to say). Hoping it’s just this bottle, but maybe it’s peak has long past. Slightly maderized and very little fruit left. Thin. — 14 days ago

GaryWEdwards

9.5

A winner straight out of the gate. Sweet cherries and blueberries with hints of smoke. A delight. — 12 days ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.2

Took about an hour to unfurl and stretch her legs.
There are some dried cherries, sultanas and figs on the fruity side. Licorice root, mint, underbrush, cigarsmoke, beefstock, cinnamon and dry potpourri prevail.
Nice one. — 22 days ago

Dave

9.6

A solid pizza wine.
Listening to Vic Chesnutt — 17 days ago

romo

9.4

Eucalyptus all day. Still years to go. Happy Anniversary, Gary! - at Laurelhurst — 10 days ago