Daniel Morano

9.5

Sweet and easy to drink! — 2 months ago

Deborah M

9.0

Out to dinner with my parents last night and I was trying to find a wine that would make everyone happy. No it was not going to be the greatest pairing, but my objective was family happiness. I had previously opened a 2016 at home that they enjoyed, so I knew this would be a safe bet. The 2018 is drinking surprisingly well for being so young. While this was a nice bottle, it will be better with a few more years. If 2018 is your only option, I suggest a bit of time in the decanter.

Produttori del Barbaresco’s website offers a good bit of historical information on their wines — A cooperative founded in 1958, now has 51 members and controls more than 100 hectares (250 acres) of premium Nebbiolo vineyards in Barbaresco. Each family is in full control of its land, growing Nebbiolo grapes with centuries old skill and dedication. They produce a blend harvested from multiple vineyards, but in great years they will produce 9 single vineyard wines. I still need to try one of those single vineyard wines.

Facts: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco. 100% Nebbiolo. Bottling date was April 2021. 15% ABV, but despite the number it does not come across that high.

Rule #4 Sometimes wine pairing importance comes second. I have to remind myself that not everyone I share a bottle with is as obsessed about wine as I am (i.e. my parents) — they just want to enjoy our time together with a nice glass of wine.
— 4 years ago

Bassel Sommelier

9.1

Interesting Cabernet Franc from Lebanon! Very raspberries-ish — 6 years ago

Andrew Lohse

8.9

Salty fruit, pith, and peel. Super light and fresh 👌 — 7 years ago

E & K G

8.9

Fresh raspberries and tangy cherries. Went well with dumplings and didn’t lose out to the spicy sauces at all. Always impressed by this cooperative! — 8 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.1

Good lord. That is going to be the one I shouldn’t have had tomorrow. — 8 years ago

with Mark

President Obama

9.4

Airbnb gift — 9 months ago

Scott Collier

9.3

Drinking beautifully in 2022. A true Santa Rita Hills beauty with dark fruit and bold acidity. — 4 years ago

djbeau

8.9

Fruity, nice and smooth. 1776 — 5 years ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.5

Great wine but be aware that it’s still very young. Not a typical Ponzi single vineyard Chardonnay, it’s still strong, greasy, reductive aroma and flavors are reminiscent of many a modern Cote de Beaune. Powerful, complex, detailed, earthy. Decant and aerate if drinking now but better still to cellar at least another 5 years. I’m projecting it will age gracefully for 25 years or more. — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Had this Year ago. More than 40 years, Ponzi Vineyards set the standard for New World Pinot production with many innovations & techniques. All 130 acres of Ponzi vineyards are certified sustainable. Aromas of rich ripe fruit and osk spice, aged for 20 months on French oak (30% new) with fruit from Ponzi's Aurora, Abetina and Madrona vineyards. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with currants, herb and licorice notes. Lingers, well balanced frame ending with spice, cedar & mineral tones. Nice! — 7 years ago

Robert Torretti

9.1

Had another bottle of this rustic wine. Super happy with it. This time enjoyed with a mix of game - goose breast and duck breast l - and some couscous and mushrooms. Later had a small cheese course with a raw milk cow’s milk, alpine style cheese. — 8 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.2

Almost Chablis-like, bursting with minerals, a tad smokey with notes of lemon curd, quince and a bit of chamomile — 8 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

NV | Aperitive with a label lady to fall in love with | with green olives — 10 months ago

Peter Zandbergen

9.2

Just fantastic what this cooperative achieves. Judging from the cork this is a very recent disgorgement. Love it! — 5 years ago

with Elise

Scott Collier

9.0

Still delicious yet may be fading so drink up! — 5 years ago

Beat Muller

8.9

Just enjoyed this 2011 vintage, well time has take its toll. — 6 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Has some legs and gritty depth beyond a typical Bierzo. Needs some air, but smacks of a good vintner. Black fruited. Bowler import. — 7 years ago

Tyesha Lara

9.2

Tyesha had this 8 years ago

Sean Grullon

9.4

Rich, saline, nutty, caramely deliciousness. — 8 years ago