Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2015 vintage. 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot. A strong effort from a vintage that was a mixed bag in the Northern Médoc. Very ripe, more open than the 2016 now. — 22 days ago

Byron Hewett

9.8

Lot 53 is from 1953. This does flirt with perfection. A rich, complex spherical Cognac. Fantastic stuff! — 6 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

When a bottle of wine is this old, one can never have too high of expectations. There are far too many variables to consider when it comes to whether it will even be drinkable, let alone enjoyable. Particularly when it’s a wine from an unheralded vintage like 1953. As someone who has been fortunate enough to have tried many old bottles over the last ten or so years, I have had my share of duds; even bottles from a good vintage with strong provenance. However, every now and again, a bottle will surprise and this 1953 Barolo from Pio Cesare went way beyond my expectations. It had many stories to tell.

There was a tremendous amount of sediment but I had allowed that to settle to the bottom by leaving it upright for a couple of days. We pulled the cork few hours before service and decanted. The cork was very typical of wines from the region at the time; short and stubby. With the help of a Durand, we were able to extract in one piece and, to my astonishment, the cork was only 1/3 saturated. And then, whoa…what a lovely perfume. It was alive! The ’53 pours a light copper color and has a largely transparent core. On the nose, the fruit is still playing a major role however it was almost completly desiccated now: cherry, apricot, prune, tar, dried roses, dried leather, and mushrooms. On the palate the tannins are almost imperceptible and completely resolved. The acid is lovely; the preserver of life. The notes from the nose were confirmed and there was a long, satisfying finish. There was substance and a real energy about it. Old…and yet so full of life! I want to be absolutely clear, this wasn’t just a novel experience. This was a practical one as well as it paired perfectly with tajarin tossed with shiitake mushrooms as well as a bit of bone-in Wagyu New York Strip from Morgan Ranch. Everyone at the table was smitten by this septuagenarian of a Barolo; even those who had no prior experience with old wines. Drink now.

For what it’s worth, I’ve had this bottle in my cellar for a little over a year, when I was fortunate to have come across one with decent provenance. This is a wine I will very likely never see again but it was so wonderful to have had the experience and I’ll cherish this memory forever. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and easy drinking.

Showing raspberries, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Soft tannins on the finish with cherries and raspberries.

This is a very tasty red blend from Israel. Soft and elegant. Tangy and interesting.

I had this vintage 2 years ago, and it is drinking better now. Showing nice complexity at this point.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime.

Wine Enthusiasts 92 points.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot. Aged for 16 months in mostly used French oak barrels. Kosher and unfiltered.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$53. — a month ago

Jeffrey Woo

9.3

Inky hue. Notes of blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry. Medium-plus tannins and acidity. Grippy tannins. Earthy on the palate. Fantastic nose. 53 Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 Merlot, 7 Petit Verdot, and 5 Cabernet Franc. — a year ago

Heather Robinson

8.9

HWT - $53 on sale for $47. Delicious and bold, unexpected for a French wine — 2 years ago

Michiel

9.6

Taking a Douro tour…. — 3 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2022 vintage. A blend of 53% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petit Verdot. As Siran is consistently of Cru Classé quality, I've put the bar high, tasting it next to the 2022 La Lagune. While it doesn't have the depth and quality of tannins of the latter, Siran 2022 is an impressive effort, a classic Margaux in the same league as the magnificent 2019 Siran. — 5 months ago

Jen

9.2

Pleasant surprise for 53 years old! — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

#kosherwineSunday

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel. Feels like a Napa Cabernet.

Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, coffee, cola, spices, earth, chocolates and peppercorn.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward.

Full-bodied and bold with a nice mouthfeel.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would Age nicely in the next five to seven years. Has good potential to become a 94+ wine.

Entertaining and engaging. Smooth and elegant.

Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Unfiltered. Kosher and Mevushal.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$53. — 3 years ago