De Forville
De Forville
Ca' del Buc Barbera d'Asti 2019
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Best on day two. The 2019 “Ca’ del Buc” pours a slightly glass staining ruby; medium+ viscosity. On the nose, this is funky tart plums and cherries and something reminiscent of an alleyway on a warm day…but in a good way. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Tart dark and red fruits with minerals. Lip smacking finish. This is a rustic Barbera and a killer value with unmistakable Piedmontese sensibilities. I’m grabbing a case. — 4 years ago
De Forville
Barbera d'Asti 2015
Really enjoyed, had some good barnyard funkiness. — 8 years ago
De Forville
Langhe Nebbiolo 2024
wonderful paired with Thanksgiving dinner! cranberry, candied orange, light ruby color, really good — a month ago
De Forville
Ca'del Buc Piemonte Chardonnay 2020
Tasty, eat with fish or charcuterie! — 4 years ago
Produttori del Barbaresco
Riserva Montestefano Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2009
Originally, I only planned to pour the De Forville, the Roccalini and the Paitin but it just didn't seem right to host a Barbaresco class and not have a Produttori in the mix. So, I pulled this from the cellar as a bonus. Boy, am I glad I did. On the pop and pour, this had a striking burnt rubber smell; like from a pencil eraser. This blew off after a few minutes however and became sensational with the most perfect expression of Montmorency cherries, tar, and crushed rock. The 2009 Produttori "Montestefano" is so balanced and yet incredibly powerful. It also remains powerfully tannic. The finish is remarkably long; lasting well over two minutes. This is still very primary and would benefit for continued cellar time. Wow...I love this wine. This will drink well for decades to come. Bottle No. 12202. Bravo! — 7 years ago
De Forville
Moscato d'Asti 2016
Sweet but not too sweet. Floral smell with stewed peaches, apples and pears. — 8 years ago
De Forville
Rabajà Barbaresco Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo's terpenes really come out with significant age. — 10 years ago
Jay Kline
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2021 pours a pale garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, raspberries, red flowers, tar, dried green herbs and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. One of the better bargains in the world of wine. Drink now through 2041. — 2 days ago