Fresh dark cherries and raspberries on the nose and palate. A bit taut initially but opened up nicely over a couple of hours to reveal richer ripe fruit, leather, and a touch of meat. Nice acidity and tannins in the finish to balance the ripe rich fruit. Great food wine
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Medium dark ruby color; appealing, lifted, roasted cherry, tart red berry, tart raspberry puree nose; very tart cherry, tart raspberry puree, mineral palate with medium acidity; could use 2 years; medium-plus finish (100% Sangiovese; 14% alcohol) 90+ points
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9/30/2016 - ManhattanBeach Likes this wine:
Savoury, gamey
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11/20/2015 - mcook Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fresh dark cherries and raspberries on the nose and palate. A bit taut initially but opened up nicely over a couple of hours to reveal richer ripe fruit, leather, and a touch of meat. Nice acidity and tannins in the finish to balance the ripe rich fruit. Great food wine
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6/17/2015 - ManhattanBeach Likes this wine: 88 Points
Savoury leather, very dark cherry, raspberry puree. Good with food.
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5/3/2015 - rieslinghoarder Likes this wine: 88 Points
Dark cherries and raspberries on the nose, medium body and tannins.
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10/20/2014 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
Medium dark ruby color; appealing, lifted, roasted cherry, tart red berry, tart raspberry puree nose; very tart cherry, tart raspberry puree, mineral palate with medium acidity; could use 2 years; medium-plus finish (100% Sangiovese; 14% alcohol) 90+ points
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