An afternoon of Italian wines from Casa Bruno (Ora et Labora, Portland OR): This was a fun surprise at the tasting. This had been in the owner's hands since release and it was pure Cabernet from the start. The tones of Bell pepper, cedar, cranberries, dark red cherries, dried raspberries, herbs, violets, and some dried tobacco leaf. There is good depth, but the fruit is starting to dry out. The Medium/full bodied feel is poised and balanced with medium acidity and slightly drying, medium tannins. This feels like it is on the other side of its peak. The fruit and tannins are showing some drying qualities, but this is still a real joy to drink.
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From a case purchased on release and stored in an ideal UK cellar. Decanted an hour before dinner, almost no deposit. Colour is evolving but still deep garnet and no browning. This bottle is fresh, vigorous and full of energy, it had a satin texture and completely melted tannins, of the 4 vintages tasted side by side this was the most complete, not the biggest or ripest but the most harmonious, a completely enticing wine.
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6/22/2023 - KeithAkers wrote: 92 Points
An afternoon of Italian wines from Casa Bruno (Ora et Labora, Portland OR): This was a fun surprise at the tasting. This had been in the owner's hands since release and it was pure Cabernet from the start. The tones of Bell pepper, cedar, cranberries, dark red cherries, dried raspberries, herbs, violets, and some dried tobacco leaf. There is good depth, but the fruit is starting to dry out. The Medium/full bodied feel is poised and balanced with medium acidity and slightly drying, medium tannins. This feels like it is on the other side of its peak. The fruit and tannins are showing some drying qualities, but this is still a real joy to drink.
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7/11/2020 - hprphf wrote: 91 Points
Magnum. Woody, tannic. 91+
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3/27/2017 - Chimer Likes this wine: 94 Points
From a case purchased on release and stored in an ideal UK cellar. Decanted an hour before dinner, almost no deposit. Colour is evolving but still deep garnet and no browning. This bottle is fresh, vigorous and full of energy, it had a satin texture and completely melted tannins, of the 4 vintages tasted side by side this was the most complete, not the biggest or ripest but the most harmonious, a completely enticing wine.
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6/12/2015 - Trans-agri wrote:
Too late.
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5/30/2015 - JJB007 Likes this wine: 97 Points
almost perfect- we had after screaming eagle though
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