No decant. Rubber cement/acetone chemical; macerated, roasted black cherry nose. Tons of "sunshine," ripe red and asphalt-tinged black fruits, watercolor paint, violets, and a little mocha on the finish. Not too complex, but full-bodied and interesting.
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This is a really nice bottle....VNP......needed 30 mins to really shine...dark color...medium body.....nice bright cherries with some leather....smooth...but some backbone of acid and tannin...I say another 18 months and this is peak
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I really enjoyed this bottle, ruby brick color but still easy to see though. Pretty classic nose of spice, tart cherries and cherry cola. Round in the mouth with mildly dry tannins and good acidity, nice cranberry flavor.
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3/15/2023 - vitroman wrote: 90 Points
Very round with dark cherry and some leather. Was better the second day.
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10/11/2012 - Giggs wrote: 92 Points
No decant. Rubber cement/acetone chemical; macerated, roasted black cherry nose. Tons of "sunshine," ripe red and asphalt-tinged black fruits, watercolor paint, violets, and a little mocha on the finish. Not too complex, but full-bodied and interesting.
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7/18/2012 - winelovr2001 wrote: 92 Points
Great tannins and fruit. A good standard for chianti.
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6/11/2012 - CCestaro wrote: 91 Points
This is a really nice bottle....VNP......needed 30 mins to really shine...dark color...medium body.....nice bright cherries with some leather....smooth...but some backbone of acid and tannin...I say another 18 months and this is peak
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5/28/2012 - pnwskibum wrote: 90 Points
I really enjoyed this bottle, ruby brick color but still easy to see though. Pretty classic nose of spice, tart cherries and cherry cola. Round in the mouth with mildly dry tannins and good acidity, nice cranberry flavor.
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