Very dark, medium plus acidity, medium intensity. Full bodied, likely needs to heavy, gamey meat or strong cheese to tame it. Anise, rubber, plum, tart cherry with an aftertaste that reminded me of tin cans. Enjoyable though not my favourite.
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I was expecting a little more. A little off balance and a peculiar flavor hitting the front of my mouth. Strong tannins, while not typically a bad thing for me, are distracting. At this price we can do better. I'd have to recommend passing on this.
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Not sure why this wine has recently been scoring low. I find it to be a very pleasant, well balanced, light and enjoyable wine. Nice flavours, nice balance and a decent price. I served it to my father and mother-in-law a few weeks ago and they both enjoyed it as well. I'm not going to rush out and buy a case but I also would not be disappointed if a friend brought over a bottle.
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2015 Masi Grandarella
12/11/2020 - brvce wrote: 89 Points
Very dark, medium plus acidity, medium intensity.
Full bodied, likely needs to heavy, gamey meat or strong cheese to tame it. Anise, rubber, plum, tart cherry with an aftertaste that reminded me of tin cans. Enjoyable though not my favourite.
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2009 Torres Ribera del Duero Céleste Crianza
2/12/2013 - brvce wrote: 87 Points
I was expecting a little more. A little off balance and a peculiar flavor hitting the front of my mouth. Strong tannins, while not typically a bad thing for me, are distracting. At this price we can do better. I'd have to recommend passing on this.
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2010 Santa Cristina (Antinori) Chianti Superiore
9/7/2012 - brvce wrote: 88 Points
Not sure why this wine has recently been scoring low. I find it to be a very pleasant, well balanced, light and enjoyable wine. Nice flavours, nice balance and a decent price. I served it to my father and mother-in-law a few weeks ago and they both enjoyed it as well. I'm not going to rush out and buy a case but I also would not be disappointed if a friend brought over a bottle.
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