Jay Kline

9.2

This was a pre-Parson Il Palazzone, back when Mario Bollag (now Terralsole) owned the property. Dick (Parson) invested a lot into Il Palazzone after 2000 and the estate’s reputation today is largely known under his stuardship.

Poured into a decanter about 2 1/2 hours prior to service to remove sediment and give this 28-year old some air. In the glass, the 1996 pours a deep garnet with a brown tinge and a near opaque core. Medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous, with some VA and notes of desiccated, red and black fruit: Morello cherries, strawberries, brambles, figs, along with leather, porcini, forest floor, espresso, and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins (fully integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium, and the body is medium. White this freshened up with air (recommended), it is clearly in the sunset of its life. That being said, it has plenty of stories to tell. Drink now with a decant. — a month ago

Bonnie Wilson

9.9

Absolutely perfect. Valentines Day treat — 6 years ago

Ned Clark

9.7

Pretty much everything you could ask for in Brunello — 7 years ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.3

Thanking my team — 5 months ago

Joe Gillies

9.4

Excellent! Tasted along side the 2010 Terralsole brunello, which was slightly better at this point but this was amazing as well! — 3 years ago

Manchester Sheldon

9.1

Forest floor and rosemary on the nose. Soft dark cherries on the palate and tobacco. Some eucalyptus on the after taste. — 7 years ago

Chris Koupal

9.2

2012. Took 2+ hours to really get on the dance floor but it was great once it did. — 2 years ago

Michael Washabaugh

9.2

Cherry & chocolate notes. 2008 vintage. Aged brick-brown. Delicious fruit. — 6 years ago

Chris Addison

9.1

Solid Brunello at a good price. Nice find at the Wine Thieves in Lafayette. — 6 years ago

Andy Baker

9.3

Oh this one is good — 8 years ago