romo

9.2

I preferred this base cuvee over the Contrada. — 3 months ago

Jess

9.1

Pale-medium ruby color.
Aromas of red cherry, rose, tar, earth.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, barn floor, leather, rose. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 9 months ago

Rand Bass

9.5

Well balanced, long but smooth tannins. Great with Risotto Saffron. — 3 years ago

with Debra

romo

9.0

Fresh on PnP then fell off the cliff after an hour. — 3 months ago

Berry Marinussen

9.2

Barrel sample — 2 years ago

with Eric, Willem and 1 other

Joseph Pye

8.9

Easy and light. Summer red — 3 years ago

Matt Hisamoto

9.0

By the glass. I think this was it? $20. Orangina up front with a lingering savoriness. — 4 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.6

The incredibly rare and legendary 2000 vintage and a Montepulciano that’s simply in a league of its own! It took some time in the decanter to shed an initial funk and whiff of VA which had me worried but ultimately did, and showed fabulously. There’s an alluring “wildness” to this wine that’s just so intriguing. It’s incredibly complex, layered with aromas of dried red fruit, game, exotic spice, coffee beans, violets and a menthol freshness. Time in bottle has added elegance and detail and the palate is unbelievably silky with a finish that keeps on going. Special wine. — 9 months ago

Stephie Kennemer

9.5

Very bright with hood minerality. Nice notes of apricot, nectarine, and some melon-y notes as well. Floral and nutty with decent acidity. — 2 years ago

Lisa Bilz

9.2

Great with a grilled pizza. Very complex flavor. — 4 years ago