Community Tasting Notes 19

• Josch48 Likes this wine: 93 points

  December 3, 2022 - Update December 3, 2022. A second bottle of the 2014 Modus tonight. I either previously read the varietal percentage breakdown incorrectly on the back label, or perhaps a glass or two of wine and an old optical prescription was responsible for the misrepresentation. Regardless, this bottle states it is comprised of 34% Sangiovese, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 33% Merlot.
  The color is opaque and consistent with the previous bottle. The initial nose has that same dusty, warm evening Southern honeysuckle sweet aroma of dark blue-black fruit (my wife tastes cherry). This bottle’s olfactory balance of varietal players is more integrated and symbiotic, than the previous one, with the Sangiovese contributing a more muted role in the nose.
  The luscious medium +, viscous mouthfeel is classic Italian, however, this time with the Sangiovese flavor is more present, equally, softly and sweetly encircled by the other two varietals. The tannins are pleasantly present, and along with the acidity, are supportive of the smooth and silky delivery of delicious fruit to the finish and beyond.
  I have thoroughly enjoyed each of the vintages of Modus that resided in our cellar. I would have to refer to this wine as being the affordable and easily approachable Super Tuscan. Score for this bottle is a resounding 93.
  As one Orthopeadic Surgeon I scrubbed in with used to say at the closing after a procedure, “What’s not to like.”

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• astifors Likes this wine: 91 points

  February 26, 2022 - Decanting one hour. The tannins are just a touch in the background. Dark and red berries, the dryness gives it a balance between fruit and elegance. In a good window right now.

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• Josch48 Likes this wine: 90 points

  January 8, 2022 - Dense, dark black cherry color with the dusty and fragrant 50% Sangiovese commanding the upper level of the nose with the 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot sweetly lurking in the lower depths.
  The tannins are still demonstrable, supporting a medium viscosity, smooth and supple mouthfeel, that allows for the small Cabernet berries to punch through the larger and softening sojourners in this blend. The wine’s Italian etiology is assured on the palate with perceived citrus notes in the complementary acidity.
  After a modicum of time this wine has begun to loosen, relinquishing more bouquet and flavor notes with air time in the glass, and is a delicious complement to a dinner of my wife’s Ratatouille. Delicious.
  
  Update December 3, 2022. A second bottle of the 2014 Modus tonight. I either previously read the varietal percentage breakdown incorrectly on the back label, or perhaps a glass or two of wine and an old optical prescription was responsible for the misrepresentation. Regardless, this bottle states it is comprised of 34% Sangiovese, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 33% Merlot.
  The color is opaque and consistent with the previous bottle. The initial nose has that same dusty, warm evening Southern honeysuckle sweet aroma of dark blue-black fruit (my wife tastes cherry). This bottle’s olfactory balance of varietal players is more integrated and symbiotic, than the previous one, with the Sangiovese contributing a more muted role in the nose.
  The luscious medium +, viscous mouthfeel is classic Italian, however, this time with the Sangiovese flavor is more present, equally, softly and sweetly encircled by the other two varietals. The tannins are pleasantly present, and along with the acidity, are supportive of the smooth and silky delivery of delicious fruit to the finish and beyond.
  I have thoroughly enjoyed each of the vintages of Modus that resided in our cellar. I would have to refer to this wine as being the affordable and easily approachable Super Tuscan. Score for this bottle is a resounding 93.
  As one Orthopeadic Surgeon I scrubbed in with used to say at the closing after a procedure, “What’s not to like.”

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• Laz4wine Likes this wine: 88 points

  May 29, 2021 - Better this go around, floral and licorice/spice aromas ringing true plus more juicy bright berry fruit, toasty oak, and softer textured on the palate, in a good spot now.

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• ktnjr wrote: 86 points

  January 10, 2021 - Poured into a decanter. Dark purpleb in color.
  On the nose I got cherry, strawberry and some other red fruits.
  On palate It was really closed at first. It did open up after 45 minutes or so. I then
  started to pick up some floral notes and strawberry. Really started to taste the cabernet.
  2nd day the same as the first day. Very disappointing.
  34% Sangiovese 33% Cabernet Sauvignon 33%Merlot.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2014
• Type Red
• Producer Ruffino
• Varietal Sangiovese Blend
• Designation Modus
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Tuscany
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Toscana IGT
• UPC Codes 3351001431513, 8001660104758

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• In Cellars 216 (36%)
• Consumed 392 (64%)

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