Weingut Bischel

GG Scharlachberg Riesling 2018

9.3

Good, fleshing out nicely. Petrol is beginning to develop and it is more sweet and integrated with the acidity which has mellowed a bit down v.s. early bottles. Still more to come however. Might improve one or two points. Paired with home made pizza. — 7 months ago

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Pere Magloire

Fine V.S. Calvados

Matt Sterr

9.0

Real apple 🍎 character. — 8 years ago

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Guido Porro

Vigna S. Caterina Barolo Nebbiolo 2015

Jay Kline

9.3

The “V.S. Caterina” is a single vineyard located in the southern most portion of the Lazzarito MGA, in Serralunga d’Alba. This is considered a monopole of sorts since Guido Porro is the sole producer from this vineyard. Geographically speaking, the holdings are ideal with great southwestern exposure, located close to the village of Lazzarito and right next to Vietti’s holdings.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over a period that lasted a couple of hours. The 2015 pours a bright, reflective ruby color with some hits of garnet towards the rim and a transparent core. Medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears and no signs of sediment. On the nose, ripe cherries, strawberries, loads of roses, dried green herbs, and gravely earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. Superb balance. I didn’t buy many 2015’s from Barolo or Barbaresco because I didn’t really like them on release and they didn’t seem to have structure to carry the day. And while the latter may yet be true for extended aging, the 2015’s have been strutting their stuff over the last year, showing off all their solar glory. Drink now and over the next 7 years with ease. — a year ago

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