Really paired nicely with an Italian meal. This was at 54 Mint in SF. The taste improved throughout the meal. The price for a 375 ml was a bit steep, but not unusual for a restaurant markup. The taste was a bit more fruit forward and less complex than I would have expected, but was totally enjoyable. A bit of pepper and a nice sense of the flavor blend changing throughout time made for an excellent wine.
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First bottle corked, second, thin, shallow and musty. Perhaps, both had some issues but I have had enough non memorable bottles from this house to never buy again. I have learned to stay with my top producers in weak vintages over mediocre producers in great vintages . I am running thru purchases in my cellar I won't repeat and stick with il poggione, pertimali, poggio antico, etc going forward.
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Enjoyed immensely, however, probably skewed results because compared to cabernet and Pinot during wine tasting. Really opened up after 1 hour and was smooth and delicious. Nose very muted, with light aroma but body was perfect on the tongue, this wine changed my perception of brunellos for the positive!
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11/11/2017 - rojoloco wrote:
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2/18/2014 - tb_baltimore Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really paired nicely with an Italian meal. This was at 54 Mint in SF. The taste improved throughout the meal. The price for a 375 ml was a bit steep, but not unusual for a restaurant markup. The taste was a bit more fruit forward and less complex than I would have expected, but was totally enjoyable. A bit of pepper and a nice sense of the flavor blend changing throughout time made for an excellent wine.
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12/29/2013 - Guitarophile wrote: 80 Points
First bottle corked, second, thin, shallow and musty. Perhaps, both had some issues but I have had enough non memorable bottles from this house to never buy again. I have learned to stay with my top producers in weak vintages over mediocre producers in great vintages . I am running thru purchases in my cellar I won't repeat and stick with il poggione, pertimali, poggio antico, etc going forward.
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3/30/2013 - Krakajack wrote: 92 Points
Enjoyed immensely, however, probably skewed results because compared to cabernet and Pinot during wine tasting. Really opened up after 1 hour and was smooth and delicious. Nose very muted, with light aroma but body was perfect on the tongue, this wine changed my perception of brunellos for the positive!
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12/23/2012 - Seweint wrote: 90 Points
A bit on the lighter side, as several tasters have noted, but some good earthy/mushroomy notes, black cherry. Very enjoyable for sure!
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