90 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$30 list] The 2007 Nebbiolo is a blend of fruit sourced from Sisquoc Vineyard planted with the Michet clone (60%) and from Stolpman Vineyard planted with the Lampia clone (40%). It possesses striking dark fruit and plenty of varietal character, but with an extra degree of textural density from these Central Coast sites. It is one of the finest Italian-varietal wines I have tasted in California. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. (Aug 2011)"

Producer notes: "Sporting a beautiful crimson color with ruby edges, the 2006 release boasts the deepest color in years. The concentrated color then leads to bursts of berry aromas that mingle with intriguing garden notes of rose and warm, stony soil. The first sip glides across the palate with elegant, long, sweet rising tannins delivering texture, beautiful bright acidity and layers of fruit that range from wild raspberry to deep, dark plum. A deep molasses thread, interlaced with an entire cadre of spice that spans the spectrum of cinnamon to allspice to clove runs through the wine, enhancing rather than overpowering the elegant and lingering fruit characteristics."