While I thought this wine was solid, I don't think it deserves to be in the Outstanding range. It is slightly astringent and it has a middle taste that is holding the wine back from being rated higher. The tannins are indeed well balanced, however, and leave me with a nice pucker-in-the-cheek feeling. :)
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Wonderfully smooth, well integrated tannins. Nice acidity to complement our chicken parmesan with homemade sauce. After dinner, the dark fruits, particularly black cherry came through. Great wine, Michael.
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(Muscardini Cellars Tesoro) Medium dark red color; earthy, tart red fruit, dried fruit and cedar nose; tasty, tart red fruit, cranberry and cedar palate; medium-plus finish (60% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah)
9/17/2012 - Wicked Panda wrote: 88 Points
Good color. Bold nose and flavor. Decent finish. Alcohol is not obvious despite the 14.8%.
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4/30/2010 - Acohen wrote: 90 Points
Really well integrated dark fruit and nice finish with dark cherry and some spice. Like a super tuscan from Sonoma
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1/30/2009 - vaaccess wrote: 88 Points
While I thought this wine was solid, I don't think it deserves to be in the Outstanding range. It is slightly astringent and it has a middle taste that is holding the wine back from being rated higher. The tannins are indeed well balanced, however, and leave me with a nice pucker-in-the-cheek feeling. :)
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7/27/2008 - PolarBear22 wrote: 90 Points
Wonderfully smooth, well integrated tannins. Nice acidity to complement our chicken parmesan with homemade sauce. After dinner, the dark fruits, particularly black cherry came through. Great wine, Michael.
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7/18/2008 - Acohen wrote: 90 Points
Opens into a lovely full and silky wine with good dark fruit and a nice finish
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