Unlike the last tasting notes of this wine, fifteen months ago, where it was written to be showing its age, tonight this fifteen year old was at the peak of its drinking window and showed absolutely no diminution from aging. Ripe and smooth for a Sangiovese, the 2000 is dark inky garnet color, medium bodied, balanced, flavorful predominant ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors at its core highlighted by a layer of herb and anise notes and touch of leather and tobacco. It had a flavorful lush long smooth polished finish.
Ripe and smooth for a Sangiovese, the 2000 is dark inky color but starting to show a tinge of rust and brown edges at this stage of life. Medium bodied, it still presents pretty, ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors at its core highlighted by a layer of herb and anise notes and touch of leather and tobacco. It has a flavorful lush long finish.
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3/26/2015 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 91 Points
Unlike the last tasting notes of this wine, fifteen months ago, where it was written to be showing its age, tonight this fifteen year old was at the peak of its drinking window and showed absolutely no diminution from aging. Ripe and smooth for a Sangiovese, the 2000 is dark inky garnet color, medium bodied, balanced, flavorful predominant ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors at its core highlighted by a layer of herb and anise notes and touch of leather and tobacco. It had a flavorful lush long smooth polished finish.
http://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2015/03/venge-napa-valley-penny-lane-family.html
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12/25/2013 - rmcnees wrote: 90 Points
Ripe and smooth for a Sangiovese, the 2000 is dark inky color but starting to show a tinge of rust and brown edges at this stage of life. Medium bodied, it still presents pretty, ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors at its core highlighted by a layer of herb and anise notes and touch of leather and tobacco. It has a flavorful lush long finish.
http://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2013/12/venge-vineyards-penny-lane-family.html
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11/18/2007 - rmcnees wrote: 88 Points
Medium bodied blackberry, charcoal and smoky cherry and a hint of anise on a long firm tannin finish.
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10/29/2005 - rmcnees wrote: 89 Points
Medium bodied blackberry, charcoal and smoky cherry with a long firm tannin finish.
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3/27/2005 - KevinP wrote:
Unspectacular, though somewhat varietally correct. Too much acid, not enough fruit.
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