Aromatic notes of rose and violet. Great depth of delicious flavour on the medium bodied palate. Red fruits - savoury and rich. See previous note for the 2014 - always excellent but 8 years of cellaring has enhanced this wine. To have won the Jimmy Watson Trophy for the Best One Year Old Dry Red at Royal Melbourne and still starring now at 8 years of age shows this is a wine for all seasons and all years. Should be a regular purchase. A Winner. — 2 years ago
[Tasted on October 27, 2021 at Home] — 3 years ago
[Tasted on January 16, 2024 at Home]
Black currant, licorice, loamy earth and cedar. Drinking slightly past its prime. — 10 months ago
Had at home with pork tenderloin. Nice balance, slightly on tannic side. Subtle tobacco — 2 years ago
At home 12.03.2022 — 3 years ago
[Tasted on March 13, 2021 at Home]
Candied cherry, red raspberry and pomegranate fruit, with notes of Earl Gray tea, spice and forest floor. Fruit forward wine with a saline note on the tannic finish. — 4 years ago
Out to dinner with my parents last night and I was trying to find a wine that would make everyone happy. No it was not going to be the greatest pairing, but my objective was family happiness. I had previously opened a 2016 at home that they enjoyed, so I knew this would be a safe bet. The 2018 is drinking surprisingly well for being so young. While this was a nice bottle, it will be better with a few more years. If 2018 is your only option, I suggest a bit of time in the decanter.
Produttori del Barbaresco’s website offers a good bit of historical information on their wines — A cooperative founded in 1958, now has 51 members and controls more than 100 hectares (250 acres) of premium Nebbiolo vineyards in Barbaresco. Each family is in full control of its land, growing Nebbiolo grapes with centuries old skill and dedication. They produce a blend harvested from multiple vineyards, but in great years they will produce 9 single vineyard wines. I still need to try one of those single vineyard wines.
Facts: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco. 100% Nebbiolo. Bottling date was April 2021. 15% ABV, but despite the number it does not come across that high.
Rule #4 Sometimes wine pairing importance comes second. I have to remind myself that not everyone I share a bottle with is as obsessed about wine as I am (i.e. my parents) — they just want to enjoy our time together with a nice glass of wine.
— 2 years ago
[Tasted on October 30, 2020 at Home]
Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Charbono and Grenache. Blackberrry and plum with licorice, vanilla and caramel notes. — 4 years ago
Ivan Wolpert
Inky in color, jammy, big, plums, light no tannins. Not balanced but big. Steak tasting night at home — 2 months ago