Not quite what I remember it being on release when I devoured several bottles in a hurry. Soft and balanced but lacking the prior depth and charge. The cork was incredibly tight and stuck and I almost reached for a wrench before it finally broke free. Still... enjoyed by all four of us as a kick-off to a great night of wine.
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2001 Viader
8/3/2013 - AzWineFan Likes this wine: 93 Points
Fantastic Napa blend with some advanced characteristics yet still dominated by youthful fruit. A joy, wish I had more.
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1998 Argyle Extended Tirage Brut
7/20/2013 - AzWineFan Likes this wine: 89 Points
Not quite what I remember it being on release when I devoured several bottles in a hurry. Soft and balanced but lacking the prior depth and charge. The cork was incredibly tight and stuck and I almost reached for a wrench before it finally broke free. Still... enjoyed by all four of us as a kick-off to a great night of wine.
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2001 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso
7/20/2013 - AzWineFan Likes this wine: 91 Points
No signs of slowing down but really good right now. Maybe not true classic Brunello with a bit of round fruitiness but a real crowd pleaser.
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