It was thrilling to enjoy this wine, after worrying that I'd "forgotten" it for too long. There was nothing to dislike, and much to savour. The tannins were still there, but fully integrated and providing structure to the wonderful cherry and black licorice tones. Secondary red fruit essences provided depth, and a long, but neither sweet nor tart finish left a lasting impression. Purchased from Garagiste in 2009 and cellared since. p.s. the cork did have some saturation, but not to the end of it...
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So sorry I gave 2 of 3 btls away without tasting. This is really nice. Yes the cork was soaked through and nasty but the juice is more than fine. Brooding black cherry, tar, licorice, and thyme. Finishes with bitter chocolate, tree bark, and quite stacked tannins. Very masculine for a Maremma. This is drinking way above its price point.
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notes of dark cherries, plums, cassis. -some minerality, excellent balance, very smooth, long finish, a pleasure to drink with fresh pasta. -tannins are mostly gone (softened).
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6/5/2021 - Benco wrote:
Would purchase again.
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6/10/2016 - Canuckgiver Likes this wine: 92 Points
It was thrilling to enjoy this wine, after worrying that I'd "forgotten" it for too long. There was nothing to dislike, and much to savour. The tannins were still there, but fully integrated and providing structure to the wonderful cherry and black licorice tones. Secondary red fruit essences provided depth, and a long, but neither sweet nor tart finish left a lasting impression. Purchased from Garagiste in 2009 and cellared since.
p.s. the cork did have some saturation, but not to the end of it...
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9/4/2015 - Neurowine1 wrote: 91 Points
So sorry I gave 2 of 3 btls away without tasting. This is really nice. Yes the cork was soaked through and nasty but the juice is more than fine. Brooding black cherry, tar, licorice, and thyme. Finishes with bitter chocolate, tree bark, and quite stacked tannins. Very masculine for a Maremma. This is drinking way above its price point.
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11/26/2014 - AlbertaOenologist Likes this wine: 92 Points
notes of dark cherries, plums, cassis. -some minerality, excellent balance, very smooth, long finish, a pleasure to drink with fresh pasta. -tannins are mostly gone (softened).
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4/25/2013 - Halfeel Does not like this wine:
Badly corked. Cork seepage very near complete - Undrinkable. Will be requesting a refund from Wine Library
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