i really like this wine. it is perfect for red sauce dinners or with pizza. it has nice body and smooth mouth feel. some chiantis can be acidic but i don't find that here. the price point is reasonable, allowing you to open the necessary bottles for the lasagna feed or the pizza party without breaking the bank. will be buying more if i can find it.
i see it has been nearly 2 years since I last consumed this wine. took it to the big steak house and paired it with porterhouse and the usual sides. the wine was a perfect complement to the meal. the tannins have relaxed leaving a velvety smoothness which I love in cabernet. i am happy i exercised the discipline to lay this down as it is just what I hoped it would be. sorry to see I only have 3 bottles left, but it is at its prime so will drink it up in next couple of months.
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4/20/2015 7:16:00 AM - Thank you, tewks, for your tip on acquiring Essenze. Always good to know sources for good, reasonably priced Barolo. I logged in, and did indeed find it.
2016 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva
2/6/2022 - tewks wrote: 93 Points
i really like this wine. it is perfect for red sauce dinners or with pizza. it has nice body and smooth mouth feel. some chiantis can be acidic but i don't find that here. the price point is reasonable, allowing you to open the necessary bottles for the lasagna feed or the pizza party without breaking the bank. will be buying more if i can find it.
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2007 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall Napa Valley
12/24/2021 - tewks wrote: 94 Points
i see it has been nearly 2 years since I last consumed this wine. took it to the big steak house and paired it with porterhouse and the usual sides. the wine was a perfect complement to the meal. the tannins have relaxed leaving a velvety smoothness which I love in cabernet. i am happy i exercised the discipline to lay this down as it is just what I hoped it would be. sorry to see I only have 3 bottles left, but it is at its prime so will drink it up in next couple of months.
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2007 Chalk Hill Estate Red
11/15/2020 - tewks wrote: 94 Points
beautiful cabernet. nice structure. tannins have relaxed releasing full flavor. smooth and elegant. wish this wasnt my last bottle.
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