Poderi Aldo Conterno

Riserva Gran Bussia Barolo Nebbiolo 2005

9.3

Weighty and deep. Dark colored. Mature to the point of being a bit too aged. Tannins were mellowed but it just seemed like a less lively bottle this time around. — 19 days ago

Tom, Tom and 17 others liked this

Viña Real (CVNE)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Tirso del Junco Jr

9.6

Having dinner with Patti at Mistral celebrating my retirement!!
Wonderful bottle !! — 16 days ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2015

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.4

It just clobbers everything.

94 points — 19 days ago

"Odedi", Tom and 4 others liked this

Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2019

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

Just a fantastic wine and producer! — 12 days ago

Tom, Pooneet and 18 others liked this

Anthony De Blasi

Did feel ‘ready’? I still have the 2013 untouched in my cellar

Somm David T

Excellent! Cheers! 🍷

Andrew McIntyre

@Anthony De Blasi good question. Firstly I think the wines from Fontodi are young or old always excellent. We had a 2010 Flaccionello a few months ago that felt like it could have been just a few years old so I think you still have time. Always difficult to know when to pull that cork but regardless you will enjoy it!

Dominio del Aguila

Reserva Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2012

Rob van Kalmthout

9.4

Ribera at it’s peak of the drinking window. Seductive dark fruit backed with elegant vanilla, cedar and subtle bacon fat. Love it. Bought directly from Jorge Monzon. Fascinating visit. Still taste the Albillo. 😉 — 12 days ago

Martijn liked this

Bertoldi

Gran Passione Rosso Veneto Corvina Merlot 2022

Doug Powers

9.1

I’ve posted on this 2022 a few times previously, wanted to compare it to the 2023 we also had, this is much better than the newer 2023, more depth and complexity, longer finish, very fine $15 wine!! — 25 days ago

with Jim

Peter, Dave and 8 others liked this

Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2005

Damian

9.3

Cedar, fruit in the background, coconut?. Mature and delicious — 14 days ago

Bodegas Muga

Gran Reserva Prado Enea Rioja Tempranillo 2010

Ruud Verhagen

9.3

93+ still needs some time to come around. — 4 days ago

Jan, Dick and 2 others liked this

Ruffino

Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2021

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark fruits, spice and toasty oak. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and plum with spice, herbs, cacao, tobacco and toasty tones from 18 months of oak aging. Full ripe tannins you can bite into, long finish ending with fruit and an earthy toasty spice character. Nice! Will age! — 16 days ago

Anthony, Tom and 1 other liked this

Gran Moraine

Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2021

Elle Scorcho

9.5

Delicious. Notes of tobacco, raspberry, plum, cocoa, dessert, and tar on the nose. Medium-plus bodied with a palate to match. Subtle tannins balance a rich, fruit-forward palate. Tons of red and purple fruit. Deep, dark Pinot Noir that’s still light enough to sip or pair with food. — a month ago

Gran Dominio