AW94. Ah my two favourite wine loves combined: Sangiovese and California. This is the majestic 30-year old 1993 Atlas Peak, with Sangiovese grapes planted high up on the Vaca mountain range in the glorious Napa Valley.
So what is it like at 30 years?
It’s pretty wild and it’s really very good. Fascinating. There is still fruit and perfume and it’s not overtly port like that old Brunello often steps towards. Quick decant to filter and served. Italian perfection on Californian soil. Tuesday night? Cheers.🍷🇺🇸
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Utterly fascinating- a 27 year old Napa Sangiovese I didn’t know of any but this is great Initially comes across with a touch of ripe bovril elements but soon smooths out. This is clean on nose, still carrying fruit and smooth delivery with a nice sappy finish Very much in the Italian mode - 13.5 % ABV Very good - a surprise
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2/20/2024 - aultrawines Likes this wine: 94 Points
AW94. Ah my two favourite wine loves combined: Sangiovese and California. This is the majestic 30-year old 1993 Atlas Peak, with Sangiovese grapes planted high up on the Vaca mountain range in the glorious Napa Valley.
So what is it like at 30 years?
It’s pretty wild and it’s really very good. Fascinating. There is still fruit and perfume and it’s not overtly port like that old Brunello often steps towards. Quick decant to filter and served. Italian perfection on Californian soil. Tuesday night? Cheers.🍷🇺🇸
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11/19/2023 - Mbad77 wrote: 92 Points
Utterly fascinating- a 27 year old Napa Sangiovese
I didn’t know of any but this is great
Initially comes across with a touch of ripe bovril elements but soon smooths out.
This is clean on nose, still carrying fruit and smooth delivery with a nice sappy finish
Very much in the Italian mode - 13.5 % ABV
Very good - a surprise
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2/11/1997 - chevalblanc1959 wrote: 92 Points
Deep ruby colour, lovely red fruit and licorice flavours, long.
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