This is a big wine. Dry, rich, cherry skins, blackberry jams, and tobacco at this point, with a fantastic, long finish. It definitely mellowed after a while -- let it breathe a bit before diving in. Great with rich bold food, but I'm also enjoying a glass after dinner on the patio with a smidge of dark chocolate. This wine will cellar well, but who wants to wait? Yum, thanks RyanS!
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Rich tart cherry and cedar; deep body characteristic of chianti classico. Definitely needs to breathe before consuming. My 2012 seems to be holding its structure, but maybe not for much longer. I say drink now with pizza or steak.
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2009 Sciandri Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
9/3/2016 - Spitulnik wrote: 91 Points
This is a big wine. Dry, rich, cherry skins, blackberry jams, and tobacco at this point, with a fantastic, long finish. It definitely mellowed after a while -- let it breathe a bit before diving in. Great with rich bold food, but I'm also enjoying a glass after dinner on the patio with a smidge of dark chocolate. This wine will cellar well, but who wants to wait? Yum, thanks RyanS!
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2012 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico
3/7/2016 - Spitulnik wrote: 90 Points
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2012 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico
12/28/2015 - Spitulnik Likes this wine: 88 Points
Rich tart cherry and cedar; deep body characteristic of chianti classico. Definitely needs to breathe before consuming. My 2012 seems to be holding its structure, but maybe not for much longer. I say drink now with pizza or steak.
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