Jay Kline

9.4

Let’s get one thing clear right away: this was more about checking in on the early days of a wine that has a history of lasting for decades. Having that out of the way, it’s fun to check in on great wines in their youth, when you get the opportunity. Splash decanted sometime before service, no formal notes. The 2016 “Unico” is already showing its quality with abundant, beautifully ripened fruit and effortless elegance. That being said, having some experience with properly aged Unico, the better days (to my palate) are well ahead. Drink now if you have multiple bottles and can’t help yourself. Give it some air at least. Otherwise, better after 2036 and through 2076, probably. — 5 days ago

Andy Krell

9.5

Excellent definitely would buy again — 2 months ago

Brandi Bratek

9.5

Loved this wine. Rich and luscious. Just wow. — 2 months ago

Akshay Venkitasubramanian

9.4

bold, powerful, and deeply colored—perfect for steak ; — 3 months ago

Pierre-Alain Chenour

9.2

Amazing white wine bought directly at the vineyard Planeta. First experience with the Fiano variety. Can be served cold or at room temperature. Room temperature (18°) allows you to appreciate it fully. — 4 months ago

Peter Prizio

9.4

Mineral and blossoms. Lovely and different — 5 months ago

j a

9.2

so smoooth, so mouth coating, so rich. mmmmm — 7 months ago

Anthony Pro

9.0

One of my favourites. Consistently good. — 6 days ago

Louis Martin

8.9

Light aroma, medium body, earthy notes, finishes with a hint of smoke, paired well with both duck and lamb dishes at Claudine. — a month ago

Daniel Jara

9.3

Vinazo con decanto y espera de 50 min ! Es un vino de paciencia para disfrutar! Excelente en nariz y en boca potencia , madera , tabaco . — 2 months ago

George Chen

9.4

Wow! Chardonnay from Mt Edna! Jewel-like, pale yellow but dry and minerally like what we like at Coche Corton Charlie…and these prices! I want it!
Good morning — 2 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Deep cherry red. Good concentration. Black fruits. Deep oak vanilla.
Fruitiness M Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M Smooth Soft Silky Velvety. Bitterness M Body M Finish M % 14 @3500, chateau, 260709 — 4 months ago

Hunter Bobel

9.9

Purchase in Naples, outstanding flavor. Buttery fruity taste. — 5 months ago

Ivor

8.9

Well balanced red fruits, some oak and spiciness, a bit burgundy vibe without the burg perfume. Nice. — 5 months ago

Jamie Lauder

9.0

2018 vintage.
100 % Aglianico.
Bright, rich black and red fruit. Very fragrant. Black plums and currants.
Flowers, earthy, scrub brush and stones.
Acidity remains high but tannins have softened only a little bit. — a month ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

When something is sooooooo good, you go back and bring in your own bottle.

This is drinking beautifully, but would be even better in 5yrs.

This started with a caramel front. After a hour decant…it’s evenly balanced fruit, florals & spice/earth. It is now elegance refined with spice and roses from my backyard.

The best version of ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, strawberries, bright cherries, pomegranate & raspberries. Dry crushed rocks-top soil, cedar shavings, tobacco, old leather, mid berry cola, hints of graphite, charcoal, just a touch of moist herbs, some clove/nutmeg, a dab of olive tapenade, tree bark puree, the most insane red & pink roses, red florals, seriously perfect acidity, balance for months, mid tension, long length and elegance that most Tempranillo doesn’t give and long sets in dry soils.

Not your average Tempranillo with the right age. It is refined.

@KobeBeef511 Tokyo

If you find yourself in Tokyo, don’t miss it! They shave fresh Wasabi. — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Pappas jorge b memo b jason — 2 months ago

Jason Keefer

9.4

Just fantastic! Tobacco, cherry, herbs, layers galore! — 3 months ago

with Natasha

Stephen Fitzpatrick

8.9

2021 vintage. Ruby red in color, blackberry and cherry on the nose and palette, medium bodied, decent texture, definitely better on the second day after opening, — 4 months ago

AEL

9.1

Pungent, interesting wine. Crushed flowers, overly ripe plum, sour cherries, ripe raspberries, maybe bark. Astringent. Serious wine. Open this way in advance. — 7 months ago