Community Tasting Notes 35

• studleytrey wrote: 88 points

  October 3, 2019 - Bit of a different impression tonight from my other bottle in '16. Darker fruited and veering towards stewed this go, but still balanced and pretty good with our pasta ala norma. Medium (+) purplish ruby color still. Aromas of dark fruits, graphite, and a bit of floral. Medium body, medium (-) to medium acid and finish, with flavors of plum and black cherry, orange peel, and a leathery tea note. A little more rustic and food centered than the modern crowd pleaser last time. 87-88

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• TannicBeast Likes this wine: 90 points

  January 13, 2018 - It is interesting to see what a difference more than four years makes in the evolution of this wine. Medium (+) ruby with garnet hues throughout. The nose is well integrated, with aromas of ripe and dried black and red fruit, aromatic mediterranean herbs and sweet spices. The nose is still developing; it does not exhibit any tertiary aromas. The palate is dry, consistent with the nose, with sweet black cherries and medium acidity, tannins and alcohol (13.5%). Basically, the palate is no longer hard and has swung to softness. This is a very nicely balanced, medium-bodied, moderately-intense wine with a savory, slightly bitter finish. Drink now or through 2018; it is probably at its peak or just a smidge past. An excellent value.

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• AndrewR wrote: 91 points

  November 11, 2017 - Fantastic surprise. Integrated, classy, and delicious. At the end of its window and drinking beautifully. Stellar.

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• AAJR Likes this wine: 89 points

  July 10, 2016 - Last of 12 consumed over 4 years. With pizza & wings - good pizza wine, good QPR.

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• Adventr.us Likes this wine: 89 points

  July 8, 2016 - Nice. Pleasantly substantial before, during, and after dinner earlier this evening. At this point, I can't delineate all the nuances to the fruit, but I'm a fan of the rich smoky (even cocoa-y?) finish.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2010
• Type Red
• Producer Ampeleia
• Varietal Grenache Blend
• Designation Kepos
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Tuscany
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Costa Toscana
• UPC Code 8032584220248

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• Pending Delivery 2 (1%)
• In Cellars 88 (22%)
• Consumed 303 (77%)

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