David Kline

9.7

2000 Monte Faustino Amarone
Showing age with brick red and brown. Dark cherry nose showing baked fruit, brown sugar. Cinnamon, cedar, raisin, bread pudding, treacle, dried roses. Palate of dried cherry, dried red currant, baked plum, cola, sarsaparilla and clove.

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Michael Amoruso

9.0

Yes in salinity. Medium body, good finish. Dried lemons, white flowers. Honeygrass. — 2 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Bobal & Temp.? Hell yes. Pretty and light. Like a lot. — 5 months ago

Michael Amoruso

9.0

Wow value. Black raspberry. Tar, dark chocolate. Late mint finish. Perfect tannins. Good finish. — a year ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Perhaps, this is one of the most approachable vintages (2016) for this wine. A very clean, an uplifting red, it also has an enticing ruby color transitioning to maroon. Amps up on the nose with a solid complexity and elegancy. Since this is Grand Reserva, it spends a minimum of 24 months on American and French oak. I can be fruity and with some spicy notes. On the palate, it’s elegant, hints of vanilla and sweet toasted. Elongated and silky finish. Already cruising its peak time. Drink now! — 8 days ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.0

Medium ruby in color; cherries, cedar, and dried figs on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like tart cherries, strawberry sauce, dried leaves, and wet gravel with a long finish. — 2 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.2

Medium ruby in color; cherries, tabacco, and dried figs on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like sour cherries, black pepper, and dried flowers with a long finish. — 7 months ago

Chris Buggy

9.1

The journey continues. A completely different expression, smoother, more refined. Like having to choose a favorite child — a month ago

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Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Another solid vintage of this entry level Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo. Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas and flavors of black berry/plum/raspberry fruit, leather, cedar, tobacco, baking spices and vanilla. Touch of toasty oak on the long and savory finish. Nicely structured and elegant. Fresh acidity. Appreciate the taste, Chris B! — 2 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2008 | Reliable old school Rioja, well balanced with vanilla, mocca, cedar — 2 months ago