Promising red fruit on the nose but a bit too tannic—decanting was de rigueur. After 45 minutes it was better but still tight. It took a full two hours to open up fully and show interesting notes of tobacco, earth and pencil shavings to balance the fruit and acid. Tells me that I should wait another five years before opening my remaining bottles. Enjoyed the 2021 vintage with prime ribeye cap steak from Costco, chicken liver pate and Taleggio cheese, with visiting family (William, Teresa, Xander and Samantha). — 4 months ago
Lightly fruity and gentle. Pear, citrus, stone, and a touch of yeast. — 2 years ago
Wine tasting at the vineyard. Perfect place and wonderful win — 7 days ago
Fine, standard issue, no weird funk, but no magic. — 7 months ago
Soft tropical fruit and lemon with a touch of pear. Gentle and a touch of yeast — 8 months ago
Nice barbera. At first I thought it might be a bit corked but with a bit of air it comes together. Pretty deep and full, with some viscosity from the alcohol. Quite earthy on the finish with good acid. For some reason didn’t quite sing as much as the same bottle a bit over a year ago. — 2 years ago
Brick red, looks like it’s 25 years old. A little light on taste but really elegant and balanced. Dried red cherry, balsamic, roasted plum, cedar, tobacco, violet — 4 months ago
Tannins still a bit strong but red fruits and tar are lovely — 7 months ago
Soft tropical fruit, pineapple, melon, pear, and a hint of nutty. — a year ago
Ceccherini Cristiano
Classic Clare riesling.
Fruit, crisp and mineral — 18 days ago