Decanted for three hours and immediately described as “universally appealing”, this is not only the WOTN but my WOTY. Utterly perfect, except perhaps enjoyed ever-so-slightly too soon. Remarkable winemaking. Concentrated flavour profile of cherry, strawberry, chocolate, violets, and very minimal earthy tones. Still on the upswing and not fully mature, despite the pleasure it was. Medium plus body, medium acidity. Extremely long. Possibly the best wine I’ve tasted to date. Can’t wait to try a “good” year. — 6 years ago
Pizza and a date — 19 days ago
Two beers with two years past due date, this is when it starts to express its complexity. Love this! — 4 years ago
Fantastic wine. Date night w boo. — 5 years ago
Could do with more time in the bottle but it's a special occasion afterall. Noses rose petals, vanilla, leather, capsicum and tobacco, black fruits and pencil shavings....and date I say onions! Huge body. Palate is savoury yet so layered and structured. Dark chocolates galore with a generous scatter of sea salt. Harmonious! Precise! — 20 days ago
1989 Vega Sicilia Unico. Date night at Il P. Decanted, strained through cheesecloth, and drank about an hour later. Awesome. Classic Unico flavors. Love this wine. — 6 years ago
Scott E. Becker
[Tasted on November 19, 2025 at Phifer Pavitt tasting event at One Garage in Nashville, and again on November 23, 2025 at Home with Michael, Rachel and Kat]
Black cherry, blackberry and fig preserves, with chocolate, cigar box and a violet note. — 18 days ago