August 24, 2021 - Garnet wealthy medium purple. Raspberry and spice with a hint of green. Palate is very dry fruit including dark cherry raspberry. Some notes of pepper.
February 26, 2021 - Dark, opaque deep red color to the rim, with a reticent nose of blue/black fruit laced with vanilla bean. The mouthfeel is fairly light to medium in spite of its varietal profile, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Sangiovese, accompanied by a dusty component that gives up more fruit on the late mid-palate and finish.
A very elegant wine that, with warming to “room temperature,” reveals more fruit, tinged with a flavor of sweet grape skin sediment and slightly muted varietal flavors, initially on the palate.
Given the varietal composition and regional origin, the wine’s flavors are not as intensely concentrated than one might expect from the same Meritage presentation originating from new world growing etiologies, which is not in any way a negative assessment, but only a point of reference. This delicious wine has aged wonderfully and is a delicious compliment to our crab cakes.
August 24, 2018 - 91+/-
Decanted and paired with lasagna. Black in the glass with a slight meniscus. Blackberry, cassis, herbs (not green). Similar flavor profile on palate. medium body/tannins / acidity with medium+ finish. Best bottle of 4 I bought in late 2014.
September 28, 2017 - Warm and cozy. Kinda like a molly but easy and yet stil has depth. Would easily buy a case.
May 27, 2017 - Nice right down the middle Tuscan wine. Drinking beautifully.
May 26, 2017 - PnD. Purple garnet. Earthy cherry aromas. Bright cherry flavours with herbal savoury notes. A bit short on the finish.
November 22, 2016 - This drank well over 3 nights - best on night 2.
Didn't take notes but this paired well with a variety of food from steaks to grilled chicken. 91+
Should have bought more.
May 23, 2016 - - Garnet color with medium forming legs with a medium/full body. Polished texture with a medium finish.
March 5, 2016 - Unfortunately no detailed notes all I can say is that I drank this without decanting and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am buying more tomorrow. Drinking brilliantly right now.
January 13, 2016 - Aerated into decanter and then enjoyed over 2 hours. Blackish red color. Nose & palate improved with airtime (needs 2+ hour decant or 1-2 more years). Rubber, bright cherry, black cherry on nose. On palate, black cherry, currants, slightly medicinal flavor profile - fruit profile darkened with airtime. Medium body, medium acidity and medium finish. Should improve with some airtime or 1-2 more years. Preferred the '07 to this vintage (at a similar age). 90+/-