• jpinsb Likes this wine: 87 points

    February 2, 2013 - Age added something to this from the last tasting a year ago. Probably nearing the end of its prime, so drink up.

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  • jpinsb wrote: 86 points

    August 27, 2011 - Next to the last bottle of a case lot. While others seemed be on the decline, this oddly one stayed fresh, retaining its youthful color.

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  • jpinsb wrote: 86 points

    November 28, 2010 - Seems tired upon opening, but, having allowed it a day's time after opening, the fruit began to emege and it was universally well received, accompanied by some aged parmigano. This one needs tair ime ... lots of air time.

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  • jpinsb wrote: 84 points

    August 22, 2010 - Developing the look of an old wine although only a 2005. Still drinkable finish the rest quickly.

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  • jpinsb wrote: 84 points

    July 23, 2010 - 9 months since the last taste and the softness that this achiveved at last tasting has progressed toward "end of life". Not enough fruit to bring it to life upon opening, much more life an hour later. Drink it soon or not at all.

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  • jpinsb wrote: 85 points

    October 18, 2009 - Sitting 4 months since the last tasting has softened this wines. Several hours of air made a difference.

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  • jpinsb wrote: 84 points

    June 30, 2009 - On the tannic side. Perhaps a year's rest will help.

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  • jpinsb wrote: 88 points

    June 11, 2009 - less fruit than I'd expect, a bit tannic, far more balanced an hour after opening

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