generally underrated (lesser known perhaps?), this has been an outstanding wine for me over the years. this, my last bottle from a case, was fully developed and likely on the decline, but still ever so good. on the nose, you get those immediate (and attractive) funky, mushroom-y, damp cellar, barnyard scents along with ripe dark fruits that typify big bold super tuscans. although mostly CS, this far on, there isn't striking acidity or gripping tannin left, yet, by no means was it flabby or too soft. this is a fantastic more affordable alternative to solaia, in that style.
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4/6/2020 - #1 or #2? Likes this wine: 93 Points
generally underrated (lesser known perhaps?), this has been an outstanding wine for me over the years. this, my last bottle from a case, was fully developed and likely on the decline, but still ever so good. on the nose, you get those immediate (and attractive) funky, mushroom-y, damp cellar, barnyard scents along with ripe dark fruits that typify big bold super tuscans. although mostly CS, this far on, there isn't striking acidity or gripping tannin left, yet, by no means was it flabby or too soft. this is a fantastic more affordable alternative to solaia, in that style.
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3/30/2018 - sbern Likes this wine: 91 Points
Glad to report that this wine is still in its prime. Smooth tannins, quite delicious, drinking beautifully.
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9/9/2014 - jonanator wrote: 92 Points
This was simply outstanding. Sad this was my last bottle but it is drinking great right now. This is definitely at peak
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9/4/2014 - Martnmac wrote: 92 Points
Excellent
Drinking extremely well right now
Big bold yum bomb
Great body and long smooth finish
Raspberries and tart cherries
Triple yum!!
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4/21/2014 - Rollerball wrote: 92 Points
EWS Best of Bolgheri (blind tasting) (New York Vintners): Fascinating suave and aggressive nose! Feels soft and cushy until the teroldego comes in and lifts the oakey tail.
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11/13/2013 - Martnmac wrote: 91 Points
Excellent. Drinking very well now!
Double yum and a half!
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8/10/2013 - Gluz wrote: 90 Points
Time to drink up. Seems to be on the way out. 6 months ago was drinking amazingly well.
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