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"Dark and brooding in the glass, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva remains primary, enshrouded in cedar shavings and exotic spice, allowing hints of dried black cherry, lavender and blood orange to emerge with time. This displays remarkable balance, silken in feel, nearly creamy, with fresh acidity to balance its notes of ripe plum and mineral-laced wild berries. It finishes spicy and structured, begging for more time in the cellar. A balsamic tinge lingers, leaving a bitter sensation that puckers the cheeks with tension. Bury your bottles deep. (Drink between 2028-2044) " -Vinous, 98VM

"Based on 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, the 2017 Estate Selection reflects what's planted on the estate. It spends 26 months in 75% new French oak. This deep purple beauty boasts a rocking core of blueberry and cassis fruit as well notes of tobacco leaf, violets, chocolate, and spice box. Full-bodied, it offers wonderful purity of fruit, ripe tannins, and a balanced, elegant style." -Jeb Dunnuck, 94-96JD

"The 2018 Saffredi is a regal, elegant, supremely polished wine. It may very well be the most refined Saffredi I have ever tasted. Silky in its first impression, with striking aromatic presence and exceptional balance, the 2018 is a total knock-out. Sweet red cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and cinnamon accents develop over time, but it is the wine’s overall balance and poise that are so impressive today. The 2018 is an absolutely gorgeous Saffredi. It spent 20 months in French oak barrels, about 65% new. Don’t miss it. (Drink between 2023-2038)." -Vinous, 96+VM

"The 2017 Barolo Bussia Dardi Le Rose is superb. Classy and poised, the 2017 captures all the personality of Bussia. The Colla Barolos typically need a few years to shine. I imagine that will be the case here as well. As attractive as the 2017 is today, the best is yet to come. Crushed flowers, spice, sweet pipe tobacco and incense lend considerable nuance to a core of sweet Nebbiolo fruit. What a pretty wine this is. (Drink between 2024-2037)" -Vinous, 94+VM

"The value play here is unquestionably the 2016 Grenache Shiraz Mataro which is 50% Grenache (from the Les Amis vineyard), 25% Shiraz, and 25% Mataro. It offers a thrilling perfume of sweet black raspberries, sagebrush, herbes de Provence, and sweet spice that carries to a full-bodied, layered, beautifully textured blend that’s already impossible to resist. I followed this bottle for multiple days, and it never showed any signs of oxidation and was always brilliant. It should continue drinking fabulously for 10-15 years." -Jeb Dunnuck, 96JD

(No review for the 2021 yet, but this review of the 2020 provides context:) "A dark colour, but only slightly tinted, far from opaque. A gorgeous nose! This has some weight and concentration, but retains a light, fresh drinkability. With good depth of flavour, it’s well balanced and persistent. Smoky herbs and blackberry fruit. Really hot coating fruit and fine tannin, this is exceptional. So pure, so drinkable, characterful and satisfying. Nolan Ranch and Shokrian Vineyard, picked 1 and 4 October. 4,320 bottles produced. (Drink between 2023-2030) " -Decanter, 95DE

"The 2021 Barbera D'Alba Vigna Vecchia Scarrone comes from the old vines of the Scarrone vineyard that were planted in 1918 and wrap around to the south-facing hillside. It’s quite an expressive wine, taking on tremendous depth and complexity, although it’s very appealing now as well. A purple/magenta color, it offers aromas of graphite, candied blackberries, lavender, and rosemary. It’s rich and full-bodied but has a weightless feel, with plush, velvety tannins, and it retains fantastic freshness of acidity. Drink 2026-2036. 4500 bottles produced." -Jeb Dunnuck, 95JD