Slight lack of definition on the nose, which was smoky with a cherry menthol note - fairly tempting, but not 'fine'. Again there's a touch of rusticity on the palate, the tannins not obtrusive but certainly not smooth and sandy, and powerful, mouthwatering cherry fruit. Probably better with food.
Edit: above was how the wine showed when I'd coravin'd a single glass. A week later, we drank the rest of the bottle, and it showed a fair bit better, with a sexier perfume, better balance and definition, and generally felt lighter on its feet. It's still a young wine though. Increased score from 89 to 90.
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Old books, cherry, rhubarb, rose petal and undergrowth on the nose. It's medium bodied with a woven silk mouthfeel, and there's plenty of lift and well judged acidity providing plenty of freshness that counterbalances the delicious red fruit. There are tannins detectable on the finish. It is very much open for business and likely on its drinking plateau, and should remain there for quite a few years to come. It's drinking better than quite a few Barolos I have had lately. Bravo & open a bottle if it is in your cellar.
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Nose makes me think dark and serious. Palate has surprising fruit and energy, but there's still some substantial tannin on the finish. This one could still use a few more years in the cellar.
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1/26/2024 - NickA Likes this wine: 90 Points
Slight lack of definition on the nose, which was smoky with a cherry menthol note - fairly tempting, but not 'fine'. Again there's a touch of rusticity on the palate, the tannins not obtrusive but certainly not smooth and sandy, and powerful, mouthwatering cherry fruit. Probably better with food.
Edit: above was how the wine showed when I'd coravin'd a single glass. A week later, we drank the rest of the bottle, and it showed a fair bit better, with a sexier perfume, better balance and definition, and generally felt lighter on its feet. It's still a young wine though. Increased score from 89 to 90.
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11/14/2023 - tadams66 Likes this wine: 89 Points
It was nice but needed time to open. Definitely need food with it given the acidity and structure.
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11/9/2023 - fussyeater Likes this wine:
Old books, cherry, rhubarb, rose petal and undergrowth on the nose. It's medium bodied with a woven silk mouthfeel, and there's plenty of lift and well judged acidity providing plenty of freshness that counterbalances the delicious red fruit. There are tannins detectable on the finish. It is very much open for business and likely on its drinking plateau, and should remain there for quite a few years to come. It's drinking better than quite a few Barolos I have had lately. Bravo & open a bottle if it is in your cellar.
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7/14/2023 - Mckalm Likes this wine: 91 Points
Mkt bra,
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10/2/2022 - Vas19 wrote: 90 Points
Nose makes me think dark and serious. Palate has surprising fruit and energy, but there's still some substantial tannin on the finish. This one could still use a few more years in the cellar.
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