2008 Antinori Tignanello
Community Tasting Note
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93 Points
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - Medium dark red violet color; redolent, tart cherry, tart berry nose; tasty, tight, tart red fruit, tart berry, cedar palate; needs 6 years; medium-plus finish
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Comment posted by Sjontoft:
12/18/2012 12:20:00 AM - Thank you for the tasting note. Does the 6 year comment mean that it needs 6 years from now or from the vintage. That is, should one start drinking it late in 2018 or in 2014?
Comment posted by rjonwine@gmail.com:
12/18/2012 8:00:00 AM - That's a good question. I mean six years from the date of tasting, so 2018. That may still be too soon for people who like mature wines, but that's my best guess as to when the tannins will be resolved enough so that tasting it will be more of a pleasure. Obviously a wine like this can age for decades.
Comment posted by Sjontoft:
12/18/2012 8:49:00 AM - Thanks for the clarification and thanks again for the tasting note. I only have two of these so I can't experiment too much here.