Perfect representation of mature Barolo. Plenty of fruit left. — 7 days ago
Honestly, I forgot I had this and was worried I was 10 years too late with it. But I tell you what… there is life left in this bottle! Dark fruit, mostly gone but still there. Chocolate and leather too. Then come raisins. Bone dry, smooth but not silky, still some black tea tannins and big structure. Yes, it’s past prime (at 28 years old, I was out of my prime too!) but wisdom replaces energy. — 4 days ago
Tar and roses. Soft yet anvil hard. Red brick dust. Anis. Power & subtlety. — 9 days ago
Medium deep garnet core , medium wide garnet rim . This shows very well still with some sous bois , dried herbal hints and cherry . On the palate this shows good freshness , red cherry again, freshly cut herbs , touch of tobacco and black tea . Balanced acidity and lightly dusty but resolved tannins . Good length and presence on the palate , with enough fruit still , good balance and a black tea stained finish. This is at peak , and will probably stay here for a few more years , so no immediate rush, but is unlikely to improve further . — 19 days ago
In a great spot right now. — 3 days ago
Jae Cho
Amazingly approachable now with lush palate. Mint, plenty of dried/fresh red fruit medley and namesake violets. — 5 days ago