My last bottle was pleasant enough, but a bit tired. Cherry, cedar, tar, but a hole in the middle, and tannins take over. Either the vintage was unbalanced or I waited too long, or both. Still a pleasant wine, but Nebbiolo is capable of rising to a higher level than this.
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Did something happen since my last tasting in March 2012? The wine I drank yesterday seemed much better; although the tannins did not seem in balance with the rest of the wine, I enjoyed it, from the cherry, cedar and tar nose, to the pleasant sour fruit backed with a nice acid kick. Perhaps its me, or it came out of a funk.
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Very different experience for me with this wine. It was very brown around the edges of the glass and the nose was very off at first. Very dry and well integrated tannins. Nice sour cherry and a decent finish. I really enjoyed this bottle..
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Pop & pour. Classic mature Nebbiolo nose of roses, tar, and forest floor. Silky in the mouth with smooth tannins and medium length. Somewhat drying on the finish. A lovely wine to drink tonight and for at least the next 5-8 years. For those who want to know some of what Nebbiolo has to offer without spending a lot of money or waiting decades for wines to mature, give this wine a try.
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Tipical nose of cherry liqueur, leather, liquorice, tar and mineral nuances. Medium body, ripe and spicy. Tannins intergrated but still noticeable, in the medium dry finish.
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This was pretty interesting - very typical Nebbiolo - very regal - dry, slightly austere, fragrant cherry and floral nose, flavourful on the palate though not fruity - dry, fine tannins on the finish. Corked half a bottle for a few days to see how it reacts to a bit of air - will add more when consumed.
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Opened tonight to have with Lasagna. Moderate to heavy tannins, but not too acidic. Aromas of cedar,meat, and plum.Tasting of spice and plum carries through. Evolves nicely and has a moderate but very smooth finish.
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12/5/2012 - Rich.Herbs Likes this wine: 85 Points
My last bottle was pleasant enough, but a bit tired. Cherry, cedar, tar, but a hole in the middle, and tannins take over. Either the vintage was unbalanced or I waited too long, or both. Still a pleasant wine, but Nebbiolo is capable of rising to a higher level than this.
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9/7/2012 - Rich.Herbs wrote: 88 Points
Did something happen since my last tasting in March 2012? The wine I drank yesterday seemed much better; although the tannins did not seem in balance with the rest of the wine, I enjoyed it, from the cherry, cedar and tar nose, to the pleasant sour fruit backed with a nice acid kick. Perhaps its me, or it came out of a funk.
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6/17/2012 - dblbogey wrote: 86 Points
Very different experience for me with this wine. It was very brown around the edges of the glass and the nose was very off at first. Very dry and well integrated tannins. Nice sour cherry and a decent finish. I really enjoyed this bottle..
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2/18/2012 - Rich.Herbs wrote: 80 Points
Over the hill, with scant fruit, acid and too much tannins.
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2/16/2012 - Vanilla wrote: 84 Points
I think this was past is time. Great nose, but thats about it. Acidity was still there but the fruit was bit weak...
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1/28/2012 - callmeacab22 wrote: 92 Points
Does not disappoint again, even after 12 years. Wow, still going strong. Powerful, but yet subtle. Hard to describe besidea fantastic.
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1/17/2011 - kenv wrote: 91 Points
Pop & pour. Classic mature Nebbiolo nose of roses, tar, and forest floor. Silky in the mouth with smooth tannins and medium length. Somewhat drying on the finish. A lovely wine to drink tonight and for at least the next 5-8 years. For those who want to know some of what Nebbiolo has to offer without spending a lot of money or waiting decades for wines to mature, give this wine a try.
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6/18/2007 - yowens44 wrote: 90 Points
Not alot on the nose, nice cherry w some asaragus on the midpalate, finishes with some vegetal flavors
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2/24/2007 - tdet wrote:
very good--buy more
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11/5/2006 - BABA wrote: 89 Points
Tipical nose of cherry liqueur, leather, liquorice, tar and mineral nuances. Medium body, ripe and spicy. Tannins intergrated but still noticeable, in the medium dry finish.
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1/1/2006 - thebonnydooner wrote: 88 Points
This was pretty interesting - very typical Nebbiolo - very regal - dry, slightly austere, fragrant cherry and floral nose, flavourful on the palate though not fruity - dry, fine tannins on the finish. Corked half a bottle for a few days to see how it reacts to a bit of air - will add more when consumed.
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9/18/2005 - LL4 wrote: 88 Points
Opened tonight to have with Lasagna. Moderate to heavy tannins, but not too acidic.
Aromas of cedar,meat, and plum.Tasting of spice and plum carries through. Evolves nicely and has a moderate but very smooth finish.
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9/5/2005 - espia wrote:
Nice nose. Subtler than a Barolo, but with distinct Nebbiolo notes. Nice. A bit reminiscent of Pinot Noir, but with more spice.
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3/17/2005 - PurpleHaze wrote: 88 Points
Light garnet to reddish terra cotta with tarry, cherry & light floral nose. Sour fruit and sweet prunes with a medium finish. Better than expected.
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9/1/2004 - plitton wrote:
Sam's Wine Italian Night (Chicago Store): Awful (no other notes taken).
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