The wine is balancing out nicely. Nice Sangiovese flavors with a dry middle and finish. Tannin is smoothing out nicely now. My experience with this wine indicates it is a wine for aging to get optimum enjoyment. My earlier age estimate was too conservative; from this bottle, I expect it to be quite good for another 5 + years
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Pnp. This took a little time to unwind in the glass. Solid aromatics with violets, lilac, cherry and hints of tobacco. Well integrated tannins with the acidity possessing great drive and verve. On the palate this has bay leaf, sage, and cherry. Fine length on the acidic finish. Solid.
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Did not decant, just an aerator an a few minutes in the glass. Tight dark fruit and a little spice. Opened up more mid way through the bottle. Black berries and cherry with tobacco spice that lasts. WS described it as lush, I didn't get that, still seemed a tad tight. It could develop more in a few years or a good decant. I'd give it another point or two if I was sure of the potential. Even if it doesn't it's still a pretty damn good wine at $16.
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1/28/2019 - wtianseter wrote: 89 Points
The wine is balancing out nicely. Nice Sangiovese flavors with a dry middle and finish. Tannin is smoothing out nicely now.
My experience with this wine indicates it is a wine for aging to get optimum enjoyment. My earlier age estimate was too conservative; from this bottle, I expect it to be quite good for another 5 + years
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1/22/2017 - THF49 Likes this wine: 86 Points
very dry, boring Sangiovese; none of my guests really liked it
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5/22/2016 - COWineLover wrote: 90 Points
Pnp. This took a little time to unwind in the glass. Solid aromatics with violets, lilac, cherry and hints of tobacco. Well integrated tannins with the acidity possessing great drive and verve. On the palate this has bay leaf, sage, and cherry. Fine length on the acidic finish. Solid.
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3/19/2016 - gf2182 Likes this wine: 90 Points
from mag; very approachable & delicious
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10/9/2015 - Jobu wrote: 90 Points
Did not decant, just an aerator an a few minutes in the glass. Tight dark fruit and a little spice. Opened up more mid way through the bottle. Black berries and cherry with tobacco spice that lasts. WS described it as lush, I didn't get that, still seemed a tad tight. It could develop more in a few years or a good decant. I'd give it another point or two if I was sure of the potential. Even if it doesn't it's still a pretty damn good wine at $16.
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