Had three bottles over the last couple of weeks. As others have noted, it is on its way down. Found a substantial bottle variation (rating varying from 88 to 91+) . Even the best of the three felt a touch less round than the previous ones I had a year or more back. Will drink quickly the last three bottles I have.
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(PASSOPISCIARO) Passopisciaro Dear Friends, Timing is everything. A few weeks ago, as a foil to the idiosyncratic Cornelissen offers of late, I scheduled the 2008 Passopisciaro (Etna) for Friday morning... ...now all bets are off. I’ve been notified that our allocation is a “now or never” proposition (due to today’s Wine Advocate) so here we go... Mt. Etna produces a number of different styles, from the eccentric and traditional to the quasi-modern. Andrea Franchetti (Trinoro) produces an Etna rosso that is a unique combination of all three with a myriad of old-school elements and a mouthfeel that’s like drinking pure Burgundian satin (Barbaresco comes to mind as well). With aromatics that stay with you well into the night and an overall character that clings to the memory like a weightless encounter with nobility, the 2008 vintage takes this cuvee to a rarified level. Feminine and full of a certain breed, this is a special wine that only requires a few effortless drips on the tongue to transport the taster to a place very far from Kansas. Not only is every unforced element here in spades but the price-tag encourages zealous consumption: VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for Burgundian presence and a lava-strewn/mineral swathed persona that could only come from Mt. Etna. ONE SHIPMENT ONLY directly from the winery cellar: 2008 Passopisciaro (Etna) - (compare at $40+) FIRST COME FIRST SERVED up to 12/person until we run out To order: niki@garagistewine.com This parcel is set to depart from Etna – it will arrive in the late summer (please check OARS for local pick up after Aug 1st). It will ship during the Fall shipping season. Out of state orders will be held for free under ideal storage conditions (56 degrees/70%humidity) until shipping is possible. Locals may pick up at their leisure. For current local pick up and arrival/ship information, please see your OARS link below (at the bottom of this offer) - don’t know how to access your OARS? Simply click the link and see your account. You can also paste the link into your browser. If you are having trouble with your link or your account, please contact: support@garagistewine.com NO SALES TO RETAILERS OR WHOLESALERS Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Italy5899 Click here to view the status of your orders in O.A.R.S.
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4/12/2022 - rmalloy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Good, legit.
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2/28/2022 - Winiac Likes this wine: 92 Points
Well developed secondary and tertiary flavors, yet has solid structure and remains fresh. Impressive
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4/16/2021 - hargy Likes this wine: 91 Points
the last of my bottles and delicious it was too - this is coming to the end of its life but with style
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12/16/2020 - rsbeck wrote: 92 Points
Popped, poured, consumed over next two hours. Medium bodied. Lovely balance. Performed well from start to finish.
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9/19/2020 - itadome Likes this wine:
Had three bottles over the last couple of weeks. As others have noted, it is on its way down. Found a substantial bottle variation (rating varying from 88 to 91+) . Even the best of the three felt a touch less round than the previous ones I had a year or more back. Will drink quickly the last three bottles I have.
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