Decanted for an hour. Tight at first, but opened up to demonstrate a nicely made wine. Fruit still showing through. I would say that this wine is nearing its window to drink
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Deep dark center, red rim with age. Dense red fruit, burnt edges, oranges, smooth and a little sweet, very good length. Drinking well now, intense Brunello.
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Priming my palate for Benvenuto Brunello tomorrow, I thought it was time to check in on the 2004 Capanna Riserva. The nose was dark with depths of mineral-infused blackberry, dried strawberry, violet florals, cinnamon, mint, and hints of underbrush. On the palate, I found silky, pliant textures, with a wave of brisk acidity, tart cherry, saline-minerals and savory herbs, which cut through its soft textures like a hot knife, providing a very powerful expression. The finish was long with zesty red and black fruits, leather, savory herbs, spice and hints of fine tannin which grew stronger with each sip.
This is one of the best '04 Brunellos that I've tasted in a long time and should continue to evolve for many years to come.
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Quite evolved but wonderfully round and flavourful. Seemed to improve with air time and became very moreish - lovely balance of fruit and spice, nicely structured. Perhaps a little heavier than expected and a bit more dark fruited. A terrific wine.
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Slightly prickly tannins round the edges but definitely approachable...nice, mellow, smokysweet funk to the nose flowing seamlessly into the palate, where there is good concentration, good balance, and a long finish.
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Taut and expressive, this was drinking well, but a little more time would probably mellow it nicely. Lots of tart fruit with lengthy mineral and tar flavors. Its structure made it great match for bolognese despite a bit of warmth. I'd happily drink this again.
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The Italian Wine Masters (Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York): The 2004 Riserva showed a gorgeous nose of dusty dark berries with soil and dark woodsy notes. On the palate, this showed remarkable richness yet refinement as flavors of sour strawberry and spiced herbal tea tantalized the senses. The finish gave way to palate coating tannin, which should keep the concentration on the palate in check for some years to come. This is a wine that I choose for my own cellar and will be very happy to enjoy in its maturity.
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1/8/2023 - Bobbusch Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decanted for an hour. Tight at first, but opened up to demonstrate a nicely made wine. Fruit still showing through. I would say that this wine is nearing its window to drink
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12/26/2018 - pdadams66 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Deep dark center, red rim with age.
Dense red fruit, burnt edges, oranges, smooth and a little sweet, very good length.
Drinking well now, intense Brunello.
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1/28/2018 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 94 Points
Priming my palate for Benvenuto Brunello tomorrow, I thought it was time to check in on the 2004 Capanna Riserva. The nose was dark with depths of mineral-infused blackberry, dried strawberry, violet florals, cinnamon, mint, and hints of underbrush. On the palate, I found silky, pliant textures, with a wave of brisk acidity, tart cherry, saline-minerals and savory herbs, which cut through its soft textures like a hot knife, providing a very powerful expression. The finish was long with zesty red and black fruits, leather, savory herbs, spice and hints of fine tannin which grew stronger with each sip.
This is one of the best '04 Brunellos that I've tasted in a long time and should continue to evolve for many years to come.
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7/29/2017 - zackmayo Likes this wine: 93 Points
Like every Brunello.....give it an hour.
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7/1/2017 - pdadams66 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drinking well now.
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1/7/2017 - nwebstar Likes this wine: 93 Points
Quite evolved but wonderfully round and flavourful. Seemed to improve with air time and became very moreish - lovely balance of fruit and spice, nicely structured. Perhaps a little heavier than expected and a bit more dark fruited. A terrific wine.
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9/19/2016 - pdadams66 Likes this wine: 91 Points
At 50th. (From memory).
Deep dark center, balance of deep red fruit and structure.
Great Brunello, drinking well now, will last another 5+ years.
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12/25/2014 - vilepotabissabinum wrote:
Slightly prickly tannins round the edges but definitely approachable...nice, mellow, smokysweet funk to the nose flowing seamlessly into the palate, where there is good concentration, good balance, and a long finish.
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1/17/2014 - Rezy13 wrote: flawed
Friday Night Double Blind Tasting $40+ (Bin 75): Burnt bottle. Brown rim; soy, tar, brown fruit, fiercely tannic.
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4/6/2013 - eBoB wrote: 90 Points
Gleboki rubinowy kolor. Zapach koziego sera, wilgotnej ziemi. Smak zielonego pieprzu, suszone sliwki. Wino daje sygnaly, ze zmierza ku wygasnieciu.
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V13 Price: 139,75PLN - $43.67
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1/6/2013 - rhit Likes this wine:
Taut and expressive, this was drinking well, but a little more time would probably mellow it nicely. Lots of tart fruit with lengthy mineral and tar flavors. Its structure made it great match for bolognese despite a bit of warmth. I'd happily drink this again.
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11/4/2012 - nkredich wrote: 92 Points
Classic Brunello. 2 hr decant helped mellow the tannins. Really solid wine worth drinking now.
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6/19/2011 - Peselli wrote: 95 Points
Me and my father bought this wine on a trip at Tuscany on Bonatti wine store! This is the best wine I ever drink!
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2/8/2011 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 94 Points
The Italian Wine Masters (Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York): The 2004 Riserva showed a gorgeous nose of dusty dark berries with soil and dark woodsy notes. On the palate, this showed remarkable richness yet refinement as flavors of sour strawberry and spiced herbal tea tantalized the senses. The finish gave way to palate coating tannin, which should keep the concentration on the palate in check for some years to come. This is a wine that I choose for my own cellar and will be very happy to enjoy in its maturity.
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