E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis)

Via Nuova Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

9.4

2020 vintage. Tasted with the winemaker. The "safe spot" in the current lineup. Verry approachable vintage for Barolo and this effort comes the closest to upholding usual expectations. Medium body. Some earth/dirt. Fruit apparent but not nearly the oodles cascading over the infinity juice pool as from this producer's 2020 Cannubi or Mosconi efforts. Structure solidly in place. Delicious. $80 resto cost. 02.07.25. — a month ago

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Ericsson

I’m a fan!

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Pintia Toro Tempranillo 2009

Ruud Verhagen

9.5

a point…👌🏼 — 17 days ago

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Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild-Vega Sicilia

Macán Rioja Tempranillo 2018

Ming L

9.2

Quite new world in style, but in a subtle way. Lots of flavorful nuances. Quite tannic at year 6, probably the most tannic Rioja I can remember. Time will be kind. — 3 months ago

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Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 1999

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.6

Not very often do I post European wines. I do drink them from time to time but so much to explore in California! 1999 “Unico” brought by master sommelier Jay Fletchers to Cache Cache in Aspen. Richness and restraint with a deep almost coffee-like intensity. — 13 days ago

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