I’ve had 2 bottles of this recently - one seemed off (or at least very last it’s best - consistent with the view here that the drinking window was until 2016) and the other tonight, which was delicious - total surprise - both cellared together having been bought at the vineyard - surprises like this are a treat!
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I am a massive fan of this vineyard but having bought 3 bottles of this vintage all opened during 2021: The first one was poured down the sink as undrinkable, the 2nd was drinkable but disappointing and the 3rd was very, very good; of the standard I expect from Riecine (but not in the same league as the incredible 1999 riserva). My score reflects the 3rd bottle.
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2010 Maison Shiraz
8/25/2023 - Blaah wrote:
I’ve had 2 bottles of this recently - one seemed off (or at least very last it’s best - consistent with the view here that the drinking window was until 2016) and the other tonight, which was delicious - total surprise - both cellared together having been bought at the vineyard - surprises like this are a treat!
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2006 Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva
1/1/2022 - Blaah wrote: 91 Points
I am a massive fan of this vineyard but having bought 3 bottles of this vintage all opened during 2021: The first one was poured down the sink as undrinkable, the 2nd was drinkable but disappointing and the 3rd was very, very good; of the standard I expect from Riecine (but not in the same league as the incredible 1999 riserva). My score reflects the 3rd bottle.
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