Nice Sangiovese blend ... a bit earthier than expected but nice with prosciutto, olives and cheese. It see it improving with age so perhaps uncork at will ...
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This wine bursts from the glass with plumbs, black cherries, incense, camphor, smoke, and licorice. the 2009 is an exciting wine loaded with fruit. It boasts fabulous balance through to the long, polish finish, supported by considerable muscle. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
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Remarkable wine value. Decanted 6 hours before tasting. Still tasty tannins, good acidity. Beautiful purple color. Aromas of cedar, ripe cherry and anise. Oak and cherry on the palate. Medium long finish. This wine reminds me of a bargain-priced Tignanello.
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Retailer tasting: Some earthiness in the bouquet as well as on the palate. The acidity is easy but evident. Not extremely concentrated, but certainly a pleasant and ok wine.
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Quite a rich vanilla and blackcurrant nose - modern and attractive. Entry is strong and savoury with tasty dark fruit. Very plummy and a bit of balsamic on the finish with a clear acidity that keeps the fairly dense construction palatable.
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Ruby-crimson; black cherries, prunes, tar, herbs, vanilla; dried cherry, earthy, smokey, silky, medium body, decent structure, good acidity, fine tannins, lingering finish. Decanted 1 hr. Intense nose of dried fruit/tar/herbs with good mouthfeel, balance and structure. Well made with ageing potential. Recommended.
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Nice dark purple, great floral component to a nose of dark fruit, carries through to the palate with some nice meaty notes. Good structure but not as tannic as the '07 on release. Not overly complex but a great character wine. Great QPR.
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Purple with a transparent edge and medium body. The nose is tar with floral notes. Good acidity that translates into a decent mouth feel. Even after sitting overnight the tanins remain quite rigid - this needs a few years on its side. Earthy minerality, tobacco and blackberries dominate the finish. 5+12+16+7=90
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4/1/2020 - ctjared Likes this wine:
solid toscana, lighter, medium finish, a bit of alcohol at the end
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10/6/2019 - Iam Redwood wrote: 94 Points
This is drinking incredible well. Dark fruit, love structure with some very appealing tannin. Wish I had more. Incredible value for the price
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8/25/2019 - lv2tri Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice Sangiovese blend ... a bit earthier than expected but nice with prosciutto, olives and cheese. It see it improving with age so perhaps uncork at will ...
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4/29/2018 - q21 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very good Sangiovese-based blend. I expected however the CS to give it a little more body. Good to drink now.
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1/23/2017 - ctjared Likes this wine:
Excellent QPR. dark fruit, some tobacco, dusty tannins, very nice with a medium to long finish.
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1/15/2017 - Iam Redwood wrote: 90 Points
Firm rich robust. Drak berry fruit, leather and tar. Likely will hold off on the next one and should mellow with time.
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10/29/2016 - Pedroel Does not like this wine: 75 Points
Brett tainted. Avoid unless you like that. 2 bottles confirm. Maybe OK for cooking?
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12/22/2015 - jsapping wrote: 92 Points
- It's balanced with a medium/full body. Smooth texture with a medium finish.
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2/8/2015 - ctjared Likes this wine:
super solid. very nice blend.
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2/1/2015 - gbalsamo wrote:
This wine bursts from the glass with plumbs, black cherries, incense, camphor, smoke, and licorice. the 2009 is an exciting wine loaded with fruit. It boasts fabulous balance through to the long, polish finish, supported by considerable muscle. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
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5/10/2014 - FastTrack wrote: 93 Points
Improved over Time
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3/7/2014 - wboyd Likes this wine: 94 Points
Remarkable wine value. Decanted 6 hours before tasting. Still tasty tannins, good acidity. Beautiful purple color. Aromas of cedar, ripe cherry and anise. Oak and cherry on the palate. Medium long finish. This wine reminds me of a bargain-priced Tignanello.
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2/22/2014 - Bluespolo wrote: 90 Points
Opened and poured. Fruity and herbal. Black cherry, blackberry, roasted plum. Liquorice, musk. Nice prominent acidity. Medium long finish.
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10/21/2013 - Zweder wrote: 87 Points
Retailer tasting: Some earthiness in the bouquet as well as on the palate. The acidity is easy but evident. Not extremely concentrated, but certainly a pleasant and ok wine.
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7/15/2013 - FastTrack wrote: 90 Points
Nose of Back fruit and smoke; on the palate black plums, anise and dark
spices. Considerable structure, complexity and concentration. Fine finish.
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6/28/2013 - riskun Likes this wine: 91 Points
Quite a rich vanilla and blackcurrant nose - modern and attractive. Entry is strong and savoury with tasty dark fruit. Very plummy and a bit of balsamic on the finish with a clear acidity that keeps the fairly dense construction palatable.
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6/12/2013 - ColinR wrote: 92 Points
Ruby-crimson; black cherries, prunes, tar, herbs, vanilla; dried cherry, earthy, smokey, silky, medium body, decent structure, good acidity, fine tannins, lingering finish.
Decanted 1 hr. Intense nose of dried fruit/tar/herbs with good mouthfeel, balance and structure. Well made with ageing potential. Recommended.
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3/17/2013 - Vinoevelo wrote: 92 Points
Nice dark purple, great floral component to a nose of dark fruit, carries through to the palate with some nice meaty notes. Good structure but not as tannic as the '07 on release. Not overly complex but a great character wine. Great QPR.
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3/17/2013 - Delli Likes this wine: 90 Points
Purple with a transparent edge and medium body. The nose is tar with floral notes. Good acidity that translates into a decent mouth feel. Even after sitting overnight the tanins remain quite rigid - this needs a few years on its side. Earthy minerality, tobacco and blackberries dominate the finish. 5+12+16+7=90
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3/9/2013 - Michiel wrote: 91 Points
Fruity nose, with lilac. Great mouthfeel, pleasant acidity, nice tannins. A little bit of heat on the long finish. Very good QPR.
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