Ruby red with bricking at the edge; red cherry liquor nose with underlying herbaceous and menthol notes; well balanced body, fruity ripe red cherry,red raspberry flavor probably enhanced by a little residual sugar; good balance on the mid palate and a soft tannic finish, showing very well for it's age. Not for purists but hedonists would love it. Maybe the Tuscan Silver Oak?
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Did not take descriptive notes, but I was at a friend's and he opened up this wine to accompany breaded pork chops baked in the oven. The wine was very fruity. It struck me as compelling because the fruit was really forward and new world in style. Would not think of it as a Tuscan/super tuscan blend. But I can tell you that it was compelling and left a definite imprint on my mind. 90 points.
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2/17/2018 - vinojones wrote: 92 Points
Ruby red with bricking at the edge; red cherry liquor nose with underlying herbaceous and menthol notes; well balanced body, fruity ripe red cherry,red raspberry flavor probably enhanced by a little residual sugar; good balance on the mid palate and a soft tannic finish, showing very well for it's age. Not for purists but hedonists would love it. Maybe the Tuscan Silver Oak?
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10/10/2008 - Claudio161 wrote: 90 Points
Did not take descriptive notes, but I was at a friend's and he opened up this wine to accompany breaded pork chops baked in the oven. The wine was very fruity. It struck me as compelling because the fruit was really forward and new world in style. Would not think of it as a Tuscan/super tuscan blend. But I can tell you that it was compelling and left a definite imprint on my mind. 90 points.
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5/21/2008 - navquarter wrote: 87 Points
Nose: nice lovely oak
Pallet: Lots of big berries, cherry
Legs: nice and dry for a good 10-15 seconds - very earthy on the finish
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2/21/2007 - Bradford72 wrote: 85 Points
Great everyday Tuscan blend, good value, was initially a bit too earthy for my usual taste, but that seemed to subside after a day or so.
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1/28/2007 - DenisLee wrote: 86 Points
very good value at under $20. Lost its nice fruitiness the second day. Don't decant next time.
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