Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of dark fruit, herbal. Faint.
Dry. Flavors of stewed black plum/cherry, black pepper, spice, cinnamon, licorice, clove
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 6 months ago
Cor amarelo palha, boa acidez, aromas de frutas tropicais, residual doce agradável. Flight de vinhos mineiros Rex Bibendi BH R$57 — 2 years ago
Love it. Mild and flavorful — 3 months ago
Celebrating Wifey’s birthday. Just like my wife, this wine is stand-out. Love it! — 6 months ago
Espumante por Monte Paschoal (RS) para Rex Bibendi Bah por R$25 a taça. É brut, mas a sensação na boca é doce! — 2 years ago
I’m scoring as is today, but I really think this inches upward a bit over the next 5-7yrs.
This fell victim to curiosity (as well as a ‘21 Modus Operandi UV-Laguna Pinot). I’ve had a few of Lato’s entry and mid-level offerings, but this was my first Pisoni from them. Loved it.
Profile wise, this is similar to Dumol (not as big as Aubert, but not a lean style either). A very pretty down-the-middle style. While the aromatics here were lovely (honeysuckle, faint lemon cream, citrus and sweet baking spices), the texture of this wine was a standout. Sports much more depth than initially expected (yellow fruits, peach, apricot, pink cotton candy, limestone)…not quite a lees-y style, but close, while remaining elegant and light on its feet (good acidity). Oak is there but plays a supporting role. For being so young, this was a supremely balanced wine. I need to consider buying more. — 3 months ago
Outstanding example of Cali Pinot. Even more so since this is 2012 vintage. Overripe cherries and coffee notes explode on the nose. The palate displays crunchy black fruits along with syrop de cassis. Superb grainy tannins combine with bright acidity. A reference point in Sonoma/Cali.
Here are my top 2023 tastings by type. Let me know what your favorites are…
2023 Wines of my Year
Sauvignon Blanc - Modus Operandi (2021) - $45
Chablis - Domaine Genot-Boulanger Puligny Montrachet (2020) - $85
Chardonnay - Kongsgaard (2020) - $120
Pinot - Aston Estate (2012) - $70
Cabernet - Sinegal (2019) - $75 &
Cabernet - Lewelling (2019) - $59 — 4 months ago
Chris Zitzman
2019 Modus Operandi ‘Napa Valley’, is what this is. The nose, as it breathes continues to offer notes of mixed bury, intense cassis and deeper paths of a striking evolution. The palate, as well, reveals deep cherry, cassis, a refreshing and intense feel that coats the palate with more chapters as it breathes. I’m finding it as to be one of the quiet knock-outs that very few of the Napa Cabs can be. This is a statement. — a month ago