Jay Kline

9.4

Poured into a decanter about three hours prior to dinner. The 2012 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears and no obvious signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with heavy notes of Morello cherry, exotic spices, bergamot, black tea, red flowers, cola nut and stony earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is a remarkable 2012 Riserva that hides its 15% alcohol about as good as any I have encountered. Full of character and full of life. My last bottle, but I hope to encounter this beauty again at some point in the future. Drink now through 2032. — 11 days ago

Neal Ferry

9.2

Extremely Nice. — 3 months ago

with TwiLea

Peg

9.2

Apple at the end. Smooth. Light bubbles. Excellent — 3 months ago

Christopher Bezzone

9.8

Excellent — 16 days ago

romo

9.3

Called Viognier because of the crazy floral aromatics. My favorite of the tasting. — 2 months ago

Bob Smith

9.0

Crisp and light. — 3 months ago

Chase Jordan

9.0

Good daily drinker — 4 months ago

Raul Puga

9.3

Deeeeliscious — a month ago

Jason Phillips

9.2

Excellent nose and balanced. Great cab at The Restaurant at North Block in Napa. — 2 months ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.0

Nice, basic Loire Sav b. Juicy, some floral notes, peaches, little bitterness at the end. — 3 months ago