Nice balance of fruit from the blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. Moderate tannins suggesting this wine will last several more years in the cellar. Optimally drinking right now. Develops in the glass. Deep ruby color. Nose is a little closed in but I suspect it will open up with air.
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Upon opening it's nose is compelling exhibiting tar, phenols, currents and other black fruit. Still tannic at opening but displaying a mouthfeel of an excellent Cabernet. I expect it to be better after 2-3 hours in the decanter. With 2-3 hours the wine began to soften but lost some of its fruit. still a very good well made cab with a very nice medium finish.
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2006 Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino
7/8/2023 - Chambolle 2 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Glad I waited. Brunellos need time. A bit of brown on the edges. Multilayer fruit on nose and initially on the palate. Smooth earthy finish. Loved it!
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2010 Tolaini Al Passo Toscana IGT
3/19/2021 - Chambolle 2 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice balance of fruit from the blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. Moderate tannins suggesting this wine will last several more years in the cellar. Optimally drinking right now. Develops in the glass. Deep ruby color. Nose is a little closed in but I suspect it will open up with air.
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2004 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
10/13/2018 - Chambolle 2 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Upon opening it's nose is compelling exhibiting tar, phenols, currents and other black fruit. Still tannic at opening but displaying a mouthfeel of an excellent Cabernet. I expect it to be better after 2-3 hours in the decanter. With 2-3 hours the wine began to soften but lost some of its fruit. still a very good well made cab with a very nice medium finish.
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