LM Segal

9.6

If @Cathy Corison made cab blends in Tuscany, they would be this great. Complex, begging for some age to strut. Gorgeous aromatics after an hour decant, followed by layers of dark and light red berry, asian spice, bridle leather and a hint of mint. Built to last (but no oak or vanilla to speak of), just silky tannins front to back. Outstanding. 20 years to go. — 6 days ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Last bottle. Bought a case of this a while back. Someone really needs to give me pointers as to how to refrain from depleting my wine cooler.

As you may know, I love this winemaker. The 2012 is a bit more rigid than the 2010, but it's still dynamite. This bottle clearly could have been left alone for a long while.

There is a hint of spruce on the very top of the nose which rapidly gives way to cocoa, coffee, faint vanilla, and a hint of cherry. On the palate, the chocolate persists (mix with tea and tobacco) nicely and ends with still quite firm tannins. Medium long finish.

Other Ciacci wines with a little age have been better, but this is still an excellent bottle of wine.

93 points — 6 days ago

Andrew Lohse

9.2

Red fruit, violet, super spicy on the nose. Med+ to high acidity, mouthwateringly fresh. Drop a chill on it. Rotundone blowing up. . . Cru beauj without the ratshit flavors 🍷 — 12 days ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Good job again Italy! Like the last Cab F I tried from Italy this one is a dancer. A dancer with strong gams and suede slippers. But doing a bright, light cherry jam jig. Or some Italian dance. Tarantella? — 2 days ago

Shay A

9.7

An absolutely stunning lunch from @joe leatherwood today. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine. All served blind.

Insert expletive here. Wow. So beautifully bright and clean. Total balance. Dark ripe black cherries, dark chocolate dipped blackberries, and baked rhubarb tart. So much red and black fruit here! Definitely some fig, cherry cordial and truffle on the palate. It’s powerful without being overbearing. Tough call, but I ended up settling on early ‘00s Bordeaux. Is this the pinnacle of merlot? — 15 days ago

with joe, Dan and 1 other

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Tasted twice. “Ruit Hora” is a line of poetry from the Odi Barbare collection of poems by Giosue Carducci and translates to “The Hour Hastens.” A blend of 65% Merlot, 25% Cab Sauv, 5% Petit Verdot & 5% Syrah. Aromas of dark fruits and pleasant noticeable spice. On the palate blackberry and sweet cherry, cacao and vanilla flavors. Nicely balanced, soft tannins, opened quickly, lingering ending with fruit and gentle smoky oak. Very Nice! — 6 days ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.3

Such an inviting nose, very complex and long finish. Just entering it's drinking window, but still needs time to get it all finally together. Beautiful! — 4 days ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.2

Wonderfull duo from Le Macchiole. The Paleo (100% Cab Franc) is driven on horsepower and is quite intense while the Scrio (100% Syrah) is somewhat more elegant and smoother. Both fantastic wines! — 10 days ago

with Jeroen and Amanda

Tracy Hall

9.1

This has turned a good corner from the last time we had it. Smooth and rich (mouth coating) would be good with bbq lamb or steak. — 11 days ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.1

Got these as buffer for the Montevertine '16 resting in my cellar untill they're ready. Well, if this is a warning for what is coming...make sure you get these, the Montevertine and (if your wallet allows it) the Pergole Torte because something great is coming! As long as you stock them... — 16 days ago