Jay Kline

9.4

Let’s get one thing clear right away: this was more about checking in on the early days of a wine that has a history of lasting for decades. Having that out of the way, it’s fun to check in on great wines in their youth, when you get the opportunity. Splash decanted sometime before service, no formal notes. The 2016 “Unico” is already showing its quality with abundant, beautifully ripened fruit and effortless elegance. That being said, having some experience with properly aged Unico, the better days (to my palate) are well ahead. Drink now if you have multiple bottles and can’t help yourself. Give it some air at least. Otherwise, better after 2036 and through 2076, probably. — 4 days ago

Austin Hohnke

8.9

Pains me to say this bottle was on its way out. Very dry cork and low fill. Not sure about storage. Completely tertiary with dried florals and meaty bacon and salami tones. Silky palate, but just missing a step. Came back to the glass thinking “maybe now, maybe this time,” and it wasn’t to be. Birth year. — 2 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

When something is sooooooo good, you go back and bring in your own bottle.

This is drinking beautifully, but would be even better in 5yrs.

This started with a caramel front. After a hour decant…it’s evenly balanced fruit, florals & spice/earth. It is now elegance refined with spice and roses from my backyard.

The best version of ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, strawberries, bright cherries, pomegranate & raspberries. Dry crushed rocks-top soil, cedar shavings, tobacco, old leather, mid berry cola, hints of graphite, charcoal, just a touch of moist herbs, some clove/nutmeg, a dab of olive tapenade, tree bark puree, the most insane red & pink roses, red florals, seriously perfect acidity, balance for months, mid tension, long length and elegance that most Tempranillo doesn’t give and long sets in dry soils.

Not your average Tempranillo with the right age. It is refined.

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If you find yourself in Tokyo, don’t miss it! They shave fresh Wasabi. — a month ago

Jeanette Bangs

9.4

Outstanding. Absolutely delicious 😋 — 2 months ago

William Lauder

9.4

Still drinking well. Great expression of a Rhone — 2 months ago

Ivor

9.2

Wow top quality beaujolais! Burgundy depth and fizzy bojo stubbornness. — 3 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.0

Puzzling. Bitter, hard, unforgiving. This should be open for business, no? — 13 days ago

Roberto Carli

9.1

Writing about this wine because of the uniqueness of the bouquet on the nose. the dominating profile is of decayed flowers. Even the fruit that shines through comes in through that. it smells like walking through a cemetery in europe, quite pleasant if you forgive the morbid analogy. Wet decaying red flowers, and petrocore. Then it gives way to pleasant grippy and rustic tannins on the palate. — a month ago

Ron Siegel

9.6

Such a great wine that was groups favorite — 22 days ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.4

Fruit forward, raspberries strawberries and cherries. Medium weight on the lighter side, drinks nicely now. More structure than the fleurie. Outstanding. Can wait but drinks great now. — a month ago

Rufus King

9.3

Robust Côtes du Rhône red blend (Syrah & Grenache) with notes of dark fruit with strong tannin, enjoyed with salmon crudo at The Banks restaurant, Boston — 2 months ago

romo

9.2

Bright strawberries and rainbow skittles. - at Laurelhurst — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Opened three days earlier. The 2023 pours a deep ruby/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of ripe brambles, lavender pastilles, bacon fat, black pepper, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. A delightful pairing with Bison ribeye. Young but showing its potential. Drink now through 2043. — 3 months ago

Jan A

9.3

Lots of sediment, more evolved than we expected at the tasting group — 12 days ago

romo

8.9

Not hitting tonight. May be suffering from the company. - at Dean’s — 18 days ago

Loren Gesinsky

9.6

Wow. 25 years on this is still incredibly complex and delicious, balancing an unctuous and somewhat oily richness with all kinds of primary,!secondary, and tertiary notes. — 12 days ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.3

Full red fruit, raspberries and strawberries. Outstanding but pricey. Drink now, decant for 45 minutes and serve slightly chilled. Proof that gamay can rock. — a month ago

James Burge

9.4

1999 offer us - SINGING — a month ago

Daniel Jara

9.3

Vinazo con decanto y espera de 50 min ! Es un vino de paciencia para disfrutar! Excelente en nariz y en boca potencia , madera , tabaco . — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Pappas jorge b memo b jason — 2 months ago