Returned a flawed bottle and got another one in good condition. Lots of dried cherry, strawberry twizzlers, raspberry, tobacco, cedar, florals, slight cocoa powder and black tea.
Showing good fruit moving to tobacco, cedar and cocoa on mid. Lots of the dried cherries and tea on the finish which is long. Tannin is consistent with Nebbiolo and suggests it could stand up to more aging. Acid is very good as well.
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Bottle was oxidized, showing the usual signs: cidery, cereal grains, dulled fruit and flatness on the palate. I learned from the importer that this was not the first time this has happened to this wine.
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Big, strawberry notes and a touch of anise on the nose. Color is light with brick edges. Similar notes on the palate with a hint of tobacco. 45 second + smooth finish. Open in bottle for about six hours
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9/11/2016 - grantsky wrote: 89 Points
Still fairly primary fruit, structure seems pretty resolved. This is tasty now. I dont see any reason to wait; dont see this getting any better
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2/3/2012 - MDSomm Likes this wine: 90 Points
Returned a flawed bottle and got another one in good condition. Lots of dried cherry, strawberry twizzlers, raspberry, tobacco, cedar, florals, slight cocoa powder and black tea.
Showing good fruit moving to tobacco, cedar and cocoa on mid. Lots of the dried cherries and tea on the finish which is long. Tannin is consistent with Nebbiolo and suggests it could stand up to more aging. Acid is very good as well.
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1/31/2012 - MDSomm wrote: flawed
Bottle was oxidized, showing the usual signs: cidery, cereal grains, dulled fruit and flatness on the palate. I learned from the importer that this was not the first time this has happened to this wine.
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2/2/2010 - grantsky wrote: 90 Points
Big, strawberry notes and a touch of anise on the nose. Color is light with brick edges. Similar notes on the palate with a hint of tobacco. 45 second + smooth finish. Open in bottle for about six hours
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