Jay Kline

9.2

Prapò may not be particularly well known but its location in Serralunga d’Alba, directly below Cerretta, should be a good indication of its quality and potential. That being said, there are only a half dozen producers making Prapò today.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2020 pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of tart and ripe, predominately red fruits: raspberries, Maraschino cherries, strawberry, along with whole peaches, roses, green herbs, stony minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. The orchard peach character shows a bit more prominently here while the rest of the palate seems a bit taciturn, maybe even austere. The finish is medium+. Quite a treat, if not a touch cerebral. Drink now with patience through 2040. — 3 months ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.2

Super rich, sharp and tangy yet a hint of sweetness. Can age another 10 years easy. Not typical missing some of the acidity but a great wine. — 3 months ago

Jess

9.2

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of cherry, black olive, peppercorn.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, black olive, black pepper, licorice, leather, tar.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — a year ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2019 vintage. Another fine effort from Villemaurine. This was still made under the Justin Onclin reign, since 2021 Villemaurine is owned by the Lefevere family. — 3 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.2

Very dark purplish rubi robe, nose of dark cherries, sweet spices and blackcurrant. Medium bodied, rich but light on its feet after 2 hours decanting. This is top notch stuff and highly recommended. — 3 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

David Dorn

9.6

Awesome… goes with anything possible to eat ;-). Exceptional balance between nose and taste and very classic saint emilion taste. Toi bad we only had two bottles — 3 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

The 2015 showed some nice integration. The fruits, earth and floral’s were in harmony and just entering its drinking window.

Photos of Dana Estates 9/14/24 Onda release party. Pine Nut Honey Crostata. — 3 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.6

Medium tawny in color; golden raisins, toasted caramel; and honeycomb on the nose; medium acidity; high tannins; tastes like chocolate, and dried cherries with a long finish. — 3 months ago

with Jason, Nellie and 2 others

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.4

Opaque red blue. Vegetal and floral aromas with muddled blueberry. Medium plus bodied, medium plus alcohol. Blueberry emerges more prominently on the palate. Unbelievably smooth, round and well integrated. So complete. Tannins are perfect here, just enough to cut the beef tallow and provide an enjoyable finish. I can only imagine this will get even better, but why wait. This is near the top of my historical scale.

94+ points — 3 months ago