Daniel Ciolek

9.1

A little shy on opening and prominent tannins over 8 hours. Definitely would improve with more cellar time. Overall complex and earthy with bark undergrowth tobacco clove anise balsamic. Lingering finish. — 2 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

8.9

Very good but didn’t blow me away like earlier vintages. Flavor profile and drinkability as a pop and pour wine are all there and worth the price - I’ve just grown to expect more from Synergy 65. — 4 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

8.9

The 2019 year was good for Barolo and this Costco purchase didn’t disappoint for value. All of the Barolo flavor profile without the harsh tannins of most entry level Barolo. Not terribly complex but overall checked the major boxes at a small percentage of the price. Nice everyday Barolo. — 5 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.3

Talenti Piero Brunello di Montalcino 2020 - this vintgage was extraordinary due to the pandemic and the weather - and this Talenti was one of the best I’ve tasted - last year and then now. It’s pop and pour approachable and smooth as silk - but with just enough mouth tingling tannins and layers of complexity and a lingering balanced finish to make me wish I ordered more. — 2 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.3

Perhaps the best Barbera I’ve tastes. Bright sweet floral on opening. Very nice on opening - amazing day 2. Big, complex, packed with layers of silky smooth flavors. Cheries, cinnamon, cocoa, fig, citrus, leather and soft clove on the finish. — 5 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.0

Good value Amarone from Costco. Pop and pour approachable. Not as dense as the best Amarone but has the nice clove spiciness, fig, and dried leaves slight tannins with a pleasant finish. Surprisingly there is a hint of ripe strawberry that is a softening agent. — 5 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

8.9

Nice but not great this year. Heavy, earthy, dark berries and spice. Complex but somewhat ordinary, especially when compared to the 2022 vintage that was outstanding. — 2 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.3

Silky! — 3 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.0

Nice smooth everyday Tempranillo from Costco- good value - approachable on opening, medium bodied, dark fruits with clove and cinnamon tannins dancing on tongue, some back end tobacco. Long dry finish. Even better day 2. — 5 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.0

Good WTSO value for a 2014 Cannubi Barolo. Not spectacular in complexity on pop and pour but smooth as silk and showing its early maturity 11 years from harvest from an unpredictable vintage. Held well on days 2 and 3. Drink now. — 6 months ago