5/21/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Very pleasant drinker. Nicely balanced at such a low price point

5/19/2024 - 1961Vintage wrote:

A wonderful example of a well-aged and cellared Barbaresco. YES!

5/19/2024 - 1961Vintage wrote:

This is an amazing wine that most certainly will improve with further cellar time. We discovered the winery on a trip to Loire and Sancerre in aa small village Chavignol. While there we learned that the Sancerre Rouge was the most prized wine in France. Very little is exported. Maybe a few drops. And the grapes from the steep slopes of Mt Damnes are the best of the crop. Enjoy!

5/18/2024 - 1961Vintage wrote:

Superb wine. A model Barbaresco with plenty of room to continue to develop.

5/18/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Remains an excellent value and scored PTQ.

5/16/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Continues to drink very well. Very enjoyable and a great value.

5/14/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Fully integrated tannins developed into a wonderful drinker. Beauty on the nose and palette. At least 5 years remain.

5/11/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Drinking incredibly well.

5/8/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

This bottling continues to improve and I also see extended life and development potential for the next 2-3 years.

5/4/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Outstanding wine and has the potential to improve further. Rich and decadent without the overt fruitiness that many cali cabs aim to deliver. Enjoy!

5/2/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Continues to drink exceptionally well. Hits all the notes.

5/2/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Still wonderful and rich in flavor.

4/29/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Dynamic blend that remains vibrant and offers continued life. Not sure I would pay $50 again for this

4/27/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

From magnum. Score consistent but with a much more developed wine. Thrilled with the aging durability and complexity of this bottling.

4/26/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Still has decent fruit and structure but starting to fade. From magnum

4/24/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Drinking exceptionally well. Love Ritchie Vinyard fruit.

4/23/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Remains wonderful and solid. Enjoyed this bottling. Think this could go another few years. Try one now and decide for yourself.

4/21/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Drinking very well. Classic notes.

4/21/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

From magnum. Significant vibrance and freshness. Very enjoyable. We all know these don't last forever, so try one and share the enjoyment.

4/18/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Notes remain consistent. Considerable life ahead and expect additional maturity notes to develop.

4/16/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Still drinking like a champ. More bite left. Enjoy for another couple of years at peak!

4/14/2024 - 1961Vintage wrote:

Oh yes. This is very good and punches well above its weight class. Hits all the notes and is not an in-your-face wine that most Americans seem to love.

4/13/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Oh my! I absolutely agree with the previous review! There is a reason the French do no export much of this at all.

4/10/2024 - 1961Vintage wrote:

Enjoyed at Mother Tongue in Toronto. Great pairing with a variety of dishes.

4/10/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Like an amazing kiss, this bottling sent goosebumps through the body. Exciting from the nose and floral notes to the mouthfeel and flavor bursts. This is a fantastic wine and very characteristic of a classic Barolo.

4/6/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Definitely improving with age. Hits all of the subtle Barbaresco notes.

4/6/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Rich and full of character as a nicely aged well made Cali cab should be. Getting better with age as well.

3/31/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

From Magnum. Drinking very well. Wonderful fruit and character.

3/31/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Aged gracefully. Would drink up as it appears to be nearing the edge of wonderful maturity and the early stages of decline.

3/30/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

notes continue to be consistent. A fantastic bottle!

3/29/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Nice rich Merlot with the potential to age further.

3/24/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Rich, vibrant, and youthful. Barely a touch of bricking at the edge. Oh and plenty enjoyable.

3/23/2024 - 1961Vintage wrote:

Very well made. Rich and bold with plenty of aging potential from here.

3/21/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Rated ptq. Extremely well made and very enjoyable.

3/18/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Bottle of the night! Drinking very well!

3/17/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Drinking extremely well now with legs to boot.

3/17/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

From magnum. Wonderfully aged and well made zin. Everything you'd expect from the quality cellars of Elyse. Hits all the classic notes. At peak and would suggest drinking now or over the next year or two.

3/15/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Much better the second day. Very well made.

3/10/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Rich and full-bodied with hints of exquisite character tones found in much more expensive bottlings.

3/10/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Light in color but rich in intensity and complexity. A winner

3/9/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

What a surprise. No longer the disjointed fruit bomb that I bought upon release at the assistance of a wine shop owner. My goodness, how this has developed. Big and powerful yet not overpowering. Has significant life ahead. Enjoy!

3/9/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Silky and smooth. Lacks high end complexity.

3/4/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Notes are consistent and yet the wine continues to improve. Great QPR. Enjoy!

3/4/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

yes, I love this wine,and you need to travel to Puglia to buy it. Boun viaggi!

3/3/2024 - 1961Vintage wrote:

Exceptionally well-made wine. Hits all the right notes and has staying power.

3/1/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Notes absolutely consistent with previous. Wonderful wine at great QPR!

2/22/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Punching well above its weight class. This drinks like a wine 2x its price point. Excellent.

2/21/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Drinking exactly like a well aged Bordeaux should. How long it holds on to its current maturity window is a guess. For me another 1-2 years max.

2/20/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Most definitely at peak and should be consumed. Nice offering and enjoyable at this price point.

2/19/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine:

Ready to drink and has a bit of aging potential.