I like this best just below cellar temp, where it shows nice white peach and honeysuckle notes. It shows a bitter fruit pit element when chilled too low, so don't overdo it.
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Delicate, floral, fascinating and delicious. Another example of how Mike Smith can draw complexity out of a varietal to achieve something truly special!
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Popped and poured at a temp. slightly below cellar. Medium-light to medium yellow gold hue. Initially tight, after a good 30-45 minutes the nose comes to life with sliced pear, honeysuckle, jasmine and melted wax. Medium body. While flavors in mouth largely mirror the nose, there's an additional depth of fruit...almost veering tropical, with an interesting note sandalwood talcum powder providing some contrast. A tinge of acidity lend a subtle impression of minerals on the close, which lingers on for quite some time. Still young, this should only improve over the short term and will age decently for some time after.
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Damn, I went to the cellar and quickly pulled a Myriad Sem but didn't realize it was my last Tofanelli until I went to write the note. When I read the note from my last one it wa dejavu all over again. Great bottle of wine. Unfortunately no more left.
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Mid-week treat paired with Blackened King Salmon and Spinach Salad. From 40 year old dry farmed organic vines. Great florals of nectarine, pear and pineapple with a citrus zest note. Palate is oily lemony and rich with lovely acidity and nice mid-palate heft. Finishes long and fresh exhibiting a grassy lemon/lime fruit and leaving a tart spicy note on my lips.
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3/19/2016 - budman Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smooth as silk. Looking forward to cracking my first 2014.
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3/29/2015 - EMTAME wrote: 90 Points
Similar to my earlier note. These show best with just a little chill. Nice value for $25.
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1/20/2015 - EMTAME wrote: 90 Points
I like this best just below cellar temp, where it shows nice white peach and honeysuckle notes. It shows a bitter fruit pit element when chilled too low, so don't overdo it.
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1/10/2015 - Acohen Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pear, lemon and nice aromatics
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9/18/2014 - Ridgerunner Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delicate, floral, fascinating and delicious. Another example of how Mike Smith can draw complexity out of a varietal to achieve something truly special!
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8/4/2014 - *Vine* wrote:
Popped and poured at a temp. slightly below cellar. Medium-light to medium yellow gold hue. Initially tight, after a good 30-45 minutes the nose comes to life with sliced pear, honeysuckle, jasmine and melted wax. Medium body. While flavors in mouth largely mirror the nose, there's an additional depth of fruit...almost veering tropical, with an interesting note sandalwood talcum powder providing some contrast. A tinge of acidity lend a subtle impression of minerals on the close, which lingers on for quite some time. Still young, this should only improve over the short term and will age decently for some time after.
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6/29/2014 - River Rat Likes this wine:
Damn, I went to the cellar and quickly pulled a Myriad Sem but didn't realize it was my last Tofanelli until I went to write the note. When I read the note from my last one it wa dejavu all over again. Great bottle of wine. Unfortunately no more left.
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5/22/2014 - River Rat Likes this wine:
Mid-week treat paired with Blackened King Salmon and Spinach Salad. From 40 year old dry farmed organic vines.
Great florals of nectarine, pear and pineapple with a citrus zest note. Palate is oily lemony and rich with lovely acidity and nice mid-palate heft. Finishes long and fresh exhibiting a grassy lemon/lime fruit and leaving a tart spicy note on my lips.
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5/19/2014 - beezer6 wrote: 91 Points
Mike Smith Winemaker Event (Fulton Market Kitchen - Chicago): Creamy, pineapple, clean fresh.
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4/7/2014 - clayfu wrote:
Impressions from a weekend in Napa Valley (Napa Valley): Similar in fruit profile to the McGah with all that yellow fruit, but not as expansive and round, a little bit leaner on the mid palate.
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