Bought 2b for 15/b about 18 months ago from a local eclectic independent wine shop; this is #1. No decant, none needed. Dark purple; fragrant red fruit nose; some ripe black cherry, fresh plum, very good mouthfeel; some persistence. Took to a neighborhood Sicilian restaurant where it straddled well my meatballs with marinara and her seafood pasta with red sauce. Not quite complex but better than simple. Wish I had more. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: For me, scores on a "100-point scale" are misleading. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. This is notable when considering quality, age, and price.
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Absolutely lovely. Deep garnet color, red fruit aromas, good acidity, yet soft on the palate with a slight dusty texture and sweet tannins on the finish.
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1/24/2020 - Oenecnist wrote:
Bought 2b for 15/b about 18 months ago from a local eclectic independent wine shop; this is #1. No decant, none needed. Dark purple; fragrant red fruit nose; some ripe black cherry, fresh plum, very good mouthfeel; some persistence. Took to a neighborhood Sicilian restaurant where it straddled well my meatballs with marinara and her seafood pasta with red sauce. Not quite complex but better than simple. Wish I had more. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: For me, scores on a "100-point scale" are misleading. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. This is notable when considering quality, age, and price.
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1/5/2020 - Eantnay Likes this wine: 93 Points
Absolutely lovely. Deep garnet color, red fruit aromas, good acidity, yet soft on the palate with a slight dusty texture and sweet tannins on the finish.
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5/21/2018 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Dense and tightly woven.
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3/21/2018 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Solid Vino Nobile. The briefiest, shortest sip.
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