Jay Kline

9.3

Opened and decanted shortly before dinner; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2019 pours a very rustic looking, deep straw bordering gold color; medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes bruised and dried fruits: dried apricot, bruised yellow apple, candied oranges, yellow flowers, herbaceous (rosemary?), and old wood. And yet there’s a freshness there that is undeniable. On the palate, the wine is dry with low tannin and medium + acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is very long. Another vintage of Lapideus and another beauty from Giampiero. These wines make me think and each time I get to enjoy one, I’m reminded of why wine can be so special. Drink now through 2029. Bottle No. 0859/2655. — 5 hours ago

Joseph Barsky

9.1

2020 Vintage. Surprised that this had a good amount of acidity which made it a great match with food. Loved it. — 10 days ago

Mike Miller

9.9

Nice long finish and superb dirt from Piedmont — a month ago

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Matt Perlman

9.5

Sangiovese / sagrantino / montepulciano blend from hilltop vineyard, several years of tank and cask ageing but no new wood. Huge wine but somehow manages to be lively and dimensional. Dark, fleshy red and black fruits with lots of savory, herbal and floral elements — 22 days ago

Steven Heydemann

9.3

1996 from magnum. Very nice. — 5 days ago

Mike Miller

9.7

Love it. Relaxing. — 16 days ago

RobS

9.4

Bottiglia N 0000329 - Favoloso! — a month ago

Mario Zillner

9.7

Classic Barolo via the stellar 2010 vintage (now +15 yrs). Medium / pale garnet and pours to a transparent center. Pop-and-pour to taste, with a much needed 2-hour decant to follow. Bone dry, high tannin and medium+ acidity, just like I like it. Tons of dark red fruit; this is drinking exceptionally well now, but would certainly benefit from 10-15+ more years in the cellar as the nose continues to develop. The finish is long / strong and heavily structured; simply a gorgeous expression of the Rocche dell’Annunziata Riserva! — 7 days ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.0

Another great Langhe Nebbiolo. Great food wine. — 21 days ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.5

Robust skin contact for weeks - array of rich mountain herbs, nuts, tannins. Not a wall flower! — a month ago