Dave

9.2

Last night we finished a few low bottles, including this Elmer. When I opened this in April, it wasn't awesome, but of course by the last few drams it was firing on all cylinders. Sweet cinnamon and pleasant oaky tannins.
Listened to the Pavement. — 2 months ago

Ely Cohn

9.1

A big austere whiff of cherry leather with little accents of mushroom, red roses, and spruce.

Etna core; sour, saline, sun and tannins big as the ABV of almost 16%. — 5 months ago

AEL

9.0

If you're going to open the 2018 in 2023, you have to at least let it breathe. Nose is light but well defined, with sour cherries, a metallic note, and a hint of earth. Palate silky, with a smokey note. Classy. A gift from Doug B. at year end. — 2 years ago

Chris McClellan

9.3

Sour cherries, underripe blackcherry, cork was a little beat up...thyme, sage, mint, VA and vegetal that did blow off and revealed awesome savory notes, leather, anise and spicy oak..long finish.. — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Savoury red cherry with powdery lavender aromas. On the palate sour red cherry - a brilliant food wine. As Morrell wines said and I agree, “2016 is without a doubt the finest vintage for Chianti Classico. “ Drinking well right now. — 2 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

90% Tempranillo; 10% Graciano. Red fruited perfume, earthy with medium plus intensity. Palate at 21 years is developed, balanced and soft with fully integrated tannins. Medium weight with declining strength to its inner core. Not near as good on the 2nd night. This aged overnight and finishes a little sour. I was going to give it 94 points but will now give 90 points. — 7 months ago

Brian Hearty

9.3

2015. Just what I needed tonight! Mouth-coating dark red fruits with tangy sour cherry, cranberry, lower tannins and higher acidity. — 5 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.2

Cleaning out my cellar for a move or at least reduce what i have. All 3 E&M‘s 14,15,16 Liaisons should be consumed within 30 minutes upon opening they are good to go drink up! Within 2 hours they loose appeal. I stand corrected - this one went through a down phase and then came back after 24 hours. The freshest and brightest of my recent trifecta of E&M and also the most pale. Still quite tannic. Touch peach? Sour raspberry, hint lime 🍋‍🟩. Crushed marble. Quite acidic. The 14 was the clear winner. In all cases the cork was quite soft and almost all the way moist to the top. — 2 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

In a great place. Stoney, sappy and sweet. Nose of resin, pine, sour cherry and spice. Gentle and savory tannin and terrific freshness. So great. — 7 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.2

I typically love this wine so maybe this is just a pre read before pairing it with food but wow this wine is sour cherry and tart.

Revised now that this was paired with pasta and parmigiana cheese. Wine is much better and balances well. Sour and tartness are gone and nice pairing — 2 years ago