Daniel Ciolek

8.9

Great value at under $20 via WTSO. Floral nose, earthy in the palate with relatively complex cherry some strawberry and spice. Tannins throughout but starts soft and builds to intense with lingering finish. — 5 days ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.0

Nice Barolo. Heavy tannins day 1. Opened up nicely and much smoother days 2 and 3. Cherry, raspberry, leather, earth, mild spice. Lingering finish. — a month ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.0

Took about 90 minutes to open but best after 4 hours. Dense floral and earthy nose. Dark fruits, leather, spice, and forest floor on the palate. Lots of depth. Moderate tannins with long lasting slightly mouth puckering finish. — a month ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.3

Yet another excellent vintage. Silky smooth yet bold with complex fruit, spice and smoke that lingers so nicely. — 11 days ago

Daniel Ciolek

8.8

Crisp and refreshing on the front of the palate. Quite tart on the finish. — 21 days ago

Daniel Ciolek

8.8

Good value entry level Barolo. 2016 was a great growing season. Has all the flavor profile you’d expect from a good Barolo but not the same depth as the great ones. Needs a few hours to air to soften the tannins and bring out the fruit/floral scent, cherry, leather, and earth on the palate. Lingering finish. More complexity than one would expect from a sub $20 Barolo. — a month ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.2

Another delightful year for this 70% Zinfandel/30% Syrah blend. Pleasant nose, smooth as silk light red fruits on the palate with a smoky spicy finish. — 13 days ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.0

Another nice drinkable presentation this year. More sweet than bold but an overall juicy cab. — a month ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.2

Another delightful year of their Meritage style blend. This year it’s made of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Lovely nose with complex fruit and spice flavors, mouth watering acidity, and smoothness throughout with just enough tannins for a pop and a pleasant lingering finish. — a month ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.1

Approachable on opening with floral nose. Dense dark fruit, tar, mineral, and pronounced spice on the palate. Juicy acidity and also intense tannins throughout a long lingering finish. Best on day 2 for this young Barolo - not for the timid. — 2 months ago