98 points Wine Spectator: This has a great color, with fabulous aromas of crushed blackberry, violet, toasty oak and black olive. Full-bodied, with powerful, ripe tannins and amazing flavors of blueberry, dark chocolate and toast. Lasts for minutes on the palate. Reminds me of the 1989 Pétrus. A stunning Merlot. Best after 2012." (10/2009) From a "Grade A" vintage (Wine Spectator), the Galatrona is powerful and structured, more reminiscent of a fine St-Emilion or Pomerol than a California Merlot or, frankly, even something from Italy. It shows dark black fruit with earth, volcanic rock, black tea and Chinese Five Spice integrated on the nose and palate. The 2007 seems capable of aging effortlessly for at least a decade, and can easily compete with some of the world's best Merlot-based offerings, including other top notch Super Tuscans. (Alex Pross, K&L Wine Merchants) Late Dec. 2009/Early Jan. 2010.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2008 Aldo Conterno Barolo (Pre-Arrival) $64.99
2007 Mastroberardino "Radici" Taurasi (Pre-Arrival) $39.99
2009 Aldo Conterno Langhe Rosso (Pre-Arrival) $22.99
2010 Galardi "Terra di Lavoro" Roccamonfina (Pre-Arrival) $64.99
2008 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco (Pre-Arrival) $26.98
