Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Yet another outstanding vintage (2020) of this consistently excellent Co-Op produced Barbaresco. Aromas of red fruit, dried rose petals and anise. Flavors of bright red cherry and raspberry fruit, mint, Asian spices, minerals and orange zest. Long and earthy/smoky finish. Fantastic balance, structure and depth. Fine grained tannins and a silky texture yet still firm and powerful. So delicious now, but built to age for at least another decade. The quality consistency of this wine vintage to vintage is incredible. Outstanding value! Thanks so much for opening this one, Keith S! Happy 60th Birthday, Karyn! — a month ago

Norman

9.3

End of the fiscal year. Long one but a good one so this is an exhausted versus drown sorrows drink ;) Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2024 (12 Year, 107 proof)

Nose is surprisingly light for the proof. Soft sweetness, light oak, and a hint of rye spice.

On the palate it isn’t heavy, but it fills the whole mouth. The heat shows early and stays present, reading higher than 107. Sweetness is there but restrained. More spice builds with time, rye-forward and focused on the tip and top of the tongue, with some grip on the cheeks. Oak stays light rather than deep or dusty.

Bit hotter than I’m feeling I want tonight. — 4 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Celebrating my Birthday last night with Roast Lamb. This was a deep crimson in colour - very dark for its age. Aromatics of blackberry, plum, mulberry and mocha. The palate is very Penfolds - black fruits, mocha and chocolate. Opulence and concentration are the key words. Never ponderous or over bearing. Palate staining intensity yet medium to full bodied weight. Great palate length and persistence finishing with supple seamless tannins. At least another 20 years in the drinking window - Penfolds say through to 2055!! Overall - one of the world’s great red wines in a superb vintage. — 6 months ago

Riccardo L.

9.0

This makes a great birthday wine for so many reasons. Full and smooth. Sweeter than I want but whatever. — 2 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

More golden in color and triple the brioche since I had it 3-4 yrs ago.

Happy Birthday to me. — 2 months ago

Garen Staglin

9.7

Beautiful nose, mid pallet and long finish. Many years to go. My birthday wine for today. — 5 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.6

From magnum at Acker birthday auction. Incredibly fresh and light colored. No oxidation. Really nice — 6 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Took a little coaxing in the decanter but became my wine of the night. Happy birthday to me. — 2 months ago

Patrick Parham

8.9

North of my typical price point, this was quite expressive for a cab. Robust fruit flavor, yet smooth. Other bottles suit my palate better. — 3 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Acker birthday auction. Wine showed well. — 6 months ago