Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

Magnificent, deeply traditional Barolo. The nose opens with burning embers, campfire, road tar, dried roses and a huge range of savory exotic spice, then grows more loamy with air, bringing in wood shavings, old library books and classic Nebbiolo earthiness. The palate is dazzlingly concentrated but beautifully controlled, with exquisite red fruit, layers of cherry, superb linearity and wonderfully articulated tannins. Dense without heaviness, elegant despite the power, and architecturally complete. The finish is extraordinarily long and saturated with fruit, tannin and mineral detail. Already a superb Barolo, with obvious 9.7 upside as it continues to open.

After an hour and a half, this has gone to another level. The nose is now wildly floral and almost four-dimensional, with extraordinary depth and perfume, easily 9.7 to 9.8 aromatically. The palate has become even more beautiful, juicy and seamless, with velvety, sweet tannins and incredible tiny-berry fruit intensity. The structure is still serious, but everything is now more integrated and complete. 9.6 to 9.7. — 8 days ago

Bonnie Chu

9.2

Slow wine tasting 🇮🇹 wow, light but full — 7 months ago

Victor Charcan

9.4

Under the radar to many, yet supreme winemaking here. Mostly dark fruit, picota cherries, plums, blackberries, ample bodied and length in a difficult year. Ageing gracefully. A star — 8 months ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.3

Light, rust colored; some bright fruit, light tannins, and pure cherry fruit. Quite quaffable! Went well with orecchiette, sausage and rapa. I do love Valtellina neb. North meets South with this dinner. — 10 months ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.0

A bright, fun + festive wine from one of Piemonte’s unicorn varieties, made in an unexpectedly elegant style. Smells like cinnamon + berries. Tastes like Nebbiolo on spring break. Drinks like silk. — 7 years ago

Avi Das

9.5

Wow, still could age more but spectacular — 7 years ago

Tim O’Brien

9.2

Incredibly dry barolo at golden steer, really yummy but really dry — 7 days ago

Joe Christenson

9.1

Tropical and savory. Honeysuckle, tangerine, white peach, salinity, and savory herbs. Beautiful with coconut Thai salmon. — 4 months ago

Rob Brobst III

9.4

The 2021 Mazèr Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2021 from Valtellina pours a bright garnet and opens with lifted aromas of red currant, cranberry, rhubarb, and orange peel layered with subtle notes of anise, cedar, and alpine herbs. On the palate it’s medium-bodied and elegant, with lively acidity and firm, chalky tannins that frame flavors of tart red berries, licorice, and a touch of earth and spice. The finish is savory and mineral-driven, showing the cool alpine character of 100% Nebbiolo (locally called Chiavennasca) with a clean, persistent structure that should continue to evolve nicely over the next several years. 🍷  — 7 months ago

Todd Scurci

9.2

#leons #minutolo — 9 months ago

Joan Ziegler

9.1

Beautiful big Barolo! Full body, well structured & very smooth. Nice on a cold December Saturday night in Palo Alto! — 2 years ago

Lauren M

9.2

Fruity and delicious — 7 years ago

Sara Thomas

8.9

Dry Brachetto. Bright, easy drinking, very versatile. Pretty nose - strawberry, red cherry, roses . Reminded me of frappato — 7 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Very traditional nose at first, with wet earth, dirt, mint, spice and wildflowers, with very little obvious fruit. The palate is much richer, with deep dark ripe fruit, excellent freshness and energy, and a beautifully full mid-palate. The tannins build with air but stay ripe, chewy and velvety. Very complete, beautifully balanced and long. Fantastic Barbera, with room to move higher. Also the acidity is just incredible. — 14 days ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.4

Bright acidity. Replay few tannins. Way more an Irish. Tart cherry. 2019. An herbaceousness that is v compelling. Lovely. — 6 months ago

Albert Phelps

9.0

Beautiful Cabernet. Very smooth fruit flavors. — 8 months ago

Jul Arro

9.2

Drank very nicely. Elegant wine with a light-medium palate. — 10 months ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Ezio Poggio ‘Archetipo’ Colli Tortonesi “Terre di Libarna” Timorasso 2018: Medium body. Fragrant floral nose. Racy acidity. Lemon. Green apple. Slate. Dry crisp finish. This was my first experience with the almost extinct Piemontese Timorasso grape but definitely not my last! Such a delicious, refreshing and beautiful wine! Please give it a try if you are unfamiliar. Cheers🍷 — 5 years ago

Ken Z

8.9

Drank 2/7/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Nose of golden apple, peach, and flowers. Light, and smooth, with apple and candied hazelnuts. Medium body and finish.

3/22/7/4/3+ 50 =89 pts — 7 years ago

Claire Mauksch

10

Drank at home with roast chicken. Such a good bottle. Sweeter than I normally like but didn’t mind — 8 years ago