Very deep convincing Cabernet nose, with things like black currant, green pepper, earth, and coffee. Although very concentrated and full of flavors, palate is not as good due to high levels of alcohol, which is actually quite disturbing. Partly mitigated by serving cool, and many hours of air. I remember this as more balanced 2.5 years ago.
A lot of what some people call ”minerality”. Almost like liquid stone. Green apples, nuts. Delayed onset of acidity. Some development. Not what I would pick to match seafood, but very good on its own.
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2019 Colombera & Garella Lessona Pizzaguerra
5/10/2024 - KimHartman wrote: 92 Points
Forest notes, very pretty red fruit, blood orange, dried flowers. Low tannin, fresh, energetic. Uncomplicated without being simple.
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2016 The Mascot
5/4/2024 - KimHartman wrote: 93 Points
Very deep convincing Cabernet nose, with things like black currant, green pepper, earth, and coffee. Although very concentrated and full of flavors, palate is not as good due to high levels of alcohol, which is actually quite disturbing. Partly mitigated by serving cool, and many hours of air. I remember this as more balanced 2.5 years ago.
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2017 François Raveneau Chablis
5/1/2024 - KimHartman wrote: 94 Points
A lot of what some people call ”minerality”. Almost like liquid stone. Green apples, nuts. Delayed onset of acidity. Some development. Not what I would pick to match seafood, but very good on its own.
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