Very earth driven wine and the first in the flight that really showed that slightly oxidized/stewed character. Still beautiful. Meaty, leathery fruit, truffle in the background.
Very earth driven wine and the first in the flight that really showed that slightly oxidized/stewed character. Still beautiful. Meaty, leathery fruit, truffle in the background.
Mar 7th, 2017
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.2
Not too much coming through. Need to retaste.
Not too much coming through. Need to retaste.
Apr 9th, 2014
Nose of musk, earth, green pepper, a bit of vanilla. The pallet is stewed cherries with a little forest floor. Tannins still there side of the tongue and acidity tip and top of the tongue. I'd say if drank in 2016 this would hit a 9 ranking. Solid, but maybe slightly past peak.
Nose of musk, earth, green pepper, a bit of vanilla. The pallet is stewed cherries with a little forest floor. Tannins still there side of the tongue and acidity tip and top of the tongue. I'd say if drank in 2016 this would hit a 9 ranking. Solid, but maybe slightly past peak.
Aug 21st, 2017
Tannic, surprisingly light fruit nose, smooth finish. Should have decanted.
Tannic, surprisingly light fruit nose, smooth finish. Should have decanted.
Dec 24th, 2014
Intense dark coloured, blckcurrants, cherries, chocolate, mineral. Tannic, acidity, needs some time still.
Intense dark coloured, blckcurrants, cherries, chocolate, mineral. Tannic, acidity, needs some time still.
Dec 19th, 2014
A new favorite. An Umbra region bottle, which I hadn't tasted before. Great finish.
A new favorite. An Umbra region bottle, which I hadn't tasted before. Great finish.
May 22nd, 2014At A16 in SF
Apr 2nd, 2014
Vesta dipping grill.. Cohn family dinner
Vesta dipping grill.. Cohn family dinner
Oct 27th, 2013
Pas carafe et toujours ferme
Pas carafe et toujours ferme
Oct 25th, 2013
Minty and earthy... the perfect companion to some lamb chops.
Minty and earthy... the perfect companion to some lamb chops.
Jun 26th, 2013
Montefalco, Perugia, Umbria, Italy
