Jay Kline

9.5

Poured into a decanter prior to service; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2015 “Oliveto p.56” Riserva pours, a deep sienna color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with very light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with drop dead, gorgeous notes of funky Morello cherry, red flowers, black tea, cigar box, fresh green herbs, dried blood orange, old leather, old wood, horse blanket, and dry, dusty earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is silky and slightly savory. So Italian that it nearly makes me weep with emotion; this gives me the vibes of old school Brunello Riserva and I’m in love. So much personality! I think this is absolutely phenomenal right now and will likely chill in this window through the remainder of this decade and live well beyond. Drink now through 2040-ish. — 15 days ago

Gabriel Diaz

9.2

A beautiful brunello — 8 months ago

Steve Reiss

9.1

In Paso - Thomas Hill Organics — 4 years ago

Ming L

8.9

Old school showing restraint and tradition. However, the fruit is a bit muted cherry and takes a backseat to earthy tones of forest floor, leather, and dried herbs. Tannins are firm yet balanced, and the finish carries a touch of tar and rose.
A solid entry level Barolo. — 16 days ago

Raun Kupiec

9.2

Unusual. Delicious. Excellent minerality, nice heft and mouthfeel. There is a fruit coming through that I can’t quite identify. And some baking spices, but not oak or vanilla. It’s very nice and moves from a floral aspect through a pithy citrus and into a nice tail. — 5 months ago

with Barbara

Arne Kittler

9.4

Special, orange Alvarinho
Really nice — 3 years ago

romo

9.2

Textbook mountain Nebbiolo. Awesome. — 7 days ago

Andrea Watt

9.0

Graphite, blackberry, and vanilla. A touch sharp on the tannins initially, needs room to breath. Dark ruby in color and rich and earthy in taste. — 4 months ago

Karilyn Lesassier-Van Oosten

9.5

Excellent homage to Margaux. Bright and lovely flavor — a year ago

Katie Ashwill

8.9

Lovely wine once allowed to breathe. Really good the next day — 4 years ago