Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.9

The color is remarkable. The florals are just next level. My goodness. Red roses that are almost Nebbiolo like. Bartolo. Stunning spice. Cinnamon. Just slays. This nose is a 10 and that is not in dispute. Under all of the florals and berry. Luscious and pure and has lift and energy but needs to catch up to the nose. Sweet sweet fruit that is mid season cherry. Complex and fresh and the acidity is on point. Needs air. With 7 hours of air this is stunning. Nose is all florals, all early season cherry fruit, and stunning spice. Unreal palate. Magic. Elegant, sweet, deep and just vibrates on its own plane. Such fine tannins. Brilliant. Nose is just so elite. The most stunning florals ever. 10.0. Maybe 11.0. Palate is just insane. 9.9 now. Such sweetness and depth. Silly purity and big velvety and sweet tannins. — 5 days ago

BobG

9.8

RW’s bday party at Chi Spacca. We all loved it. Very smooth and balanced. Barolo-like — 6 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.5

Pretty similar colour to the Bartolo , medium deep garnet core , slightly less terracotta at the rim. Porcini mushrooms , sous bois , dried meat , really quite complex. On the palate more mineral , but with a strong meaty , porcini mushroom note , then with blueberry , blackberry . Very fine but present tannins , lovely balanced acidity . Long and really refined . With time in the glass shows well , but will improve over the next 5 -8 years and continue on a further 10 at least — 2 years ago

Conrad Green

9.7

Lush with soft plum. Roses and a hint of tar. Dynamic and complex on the mid palate. Gorgeous texture and complexity. Long and delicious. Just gorgeous. — 2 months ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Mark Rosse

9.4

One hour in the decanter. Lots of sediment. Cork removed by a Durand and still in good condition. Umami and tar while it gained volume and mouthfeel in the glass over the next hour. Savory and delicious. 🤤 — 5 months ago

Jae Cho

9.3

Better than the Bartolo — 10 months ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Plush fruit. Lovely and detailed. Settled and transparent. Clear flavors. Great purity. — 2 months ago

Todd Scurci

9.4

#cisiamo #dolcettodalba — 3 months ago

with Annie and Jason

Chip Habegger

9.2

Not a huge fan of the style, but this was executed well. “Port lite.” Paired very well with roasted pork. — 9 months ago

Rod Carril

9.4

Very chewy, prunes excellent with venison! — 2 years ago