Norma Normington

9.1

The first thing noticed is the light color. Surprising change from nose to palate as its burst with big bold flavors. Feel like this should stay in the cellar a few more years. Note this bottle has been opened for two days. Obtained through Molesini Wine Club — 8 days ago

Vanessa

9.2

Here’s a beauteous Barbaresco from La Spinetta that we’re pairing with a homemade Bolognese – one of Mike’s (@deked1) favorites for his special day. 🥳 🎉  #happybirthday

This wine is comprised of 100% Nebbiolo, from Barbaresco DOCG, in the Piedmont region (NW) of Italy. 🇮🇹

Fun to learn that the artist behind the rhinoceros on the label -- originally created in 1515 by German artist, Albrecht Dürer – was both illustrated and carved into wood based only upon writings and descriptions of the animal, without the benefit of the artist ever seeing an image of one. 🦏 🦏

Bravo; ben fatto!  👏👏👏👏 Perhaps its central role on this label is meant to signify the creativity and ingenuity of the winemaker behind this beautiful bottle of wine. 🍷🍷🍷

This wine is beautiful, balanced, with strong structure – vibrant acidity, firm tannins, high alcohol, concentrated and complex aromas and flavors. It is medium garnet and offers developing aromas and flavors of sour cherry, strawberry rhubarb, anise, tomato leaf, dried oregano, violet, nutmeg, clove, cedar, and leather. The finish is long.

La Spinetta Vürsù Vigneto Starderi, Vintage 2013, ABV 14.5%.  Big thank you to @hoythill2011 and @sunfishcellars for the recommendation. 🙏🙏
@la_spinetta
— 4 years ago

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David Burke

9.0

Big and fruity, but light. — 23 days ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

54% Carignane 26% Zin, 20% Mataro. Popped and poured. Gorgeously zingy Carignane dark cherry and blackberry Zin fruit combine but are going mano-a-mano with American oak coconutty scents. Perhaps that’ll integrate with air. On the palate there’s beautiful fruit/acid/tannin balance. Nicely concentrated. Should be really good with pasta con broccoli rabe.

UPDATE: This was a hair better on night 2. The oak had settled down a bit and the beautifully pure fruit was out front in the limelight. — 2 years ago

Behn

9.0

Dark fruity with complexities of tobacco. Tart pomegranate taste with sweet endings. — 5 years ago

Livio Pastorino

9.3

Buen vino me gusto, simple, ideal para acompañar con lo que tenga a la mano, queso, charcutería, unas empanadas, pastas, carnes, de color guinda intenso, en nariz, ciruela madura, frutos rojos, frambuesas, en boca equilibrado, ligero en taninos, persistencia media- larga, final frutado, calidad precio excelente, temperatura de servicio 14°- 18° C Saludos #winelover #pisco #Lima #Peru #winelovers #vinotinto #redwine #argentina #malbec

— 5 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.9

A (very) modern approach to Rioja… so modern it’s closer to Ribeira or Languedoc.
Rich & fruit forward, yet still retaining some elegance and juiciness (and containing alc levels).
Not bad, but not really brilliant either. — 4 months ago

Neil Blaze

9.1

Lovely Friulano from Friuli! I've seen this grape compared to Sauv Blanc, but this was more elegant and less tangy. While there was still some hint of citrus (mostly lemon zest), this was overshadowed by pear, honey, grass and stone notes. Quite savory! 100% Friulano. 5/5/23. — 2 years ago

zupo

8.9

Lovable, smell plum and raspberry, taste white pepper. accompaigned with champignon risotto and dries tomatoes. — 5 years ago

Tam Chambers

9.6

Had A Mano with Melissa - Justin - John great dry flavors — 5 years ago