This held up really well at 11 years past the vintage. No sign of fading color and was denser than an 07 Brunello we had with it. Nice nose and dry finish that matched perfectly with a homemade Italian feast prepared by my wife for friends.
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From pop and pour: Faintly scented wet brick, rhubarb, smoked saline, toast, caramel, diesel and game-funk. Faded on the palate exposing sharp non-distinct red fruit, leather, cigar box and a cotton mouth drying finish which was quite astringent. After two hours: Vastly improved mouth feel; soft plums, juicy crushed fruit and stones arose. Smooth, easy to drink with bit of heat noted which was ultra subtle. Great with a hearty pasta dish.
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This had an elegant, focused bouquet of leather, lead pencil, cherry, cranberry, herb and spice aromas. The palate was nuanced and very dry with flavors of leather, toast, cherry, cranberry and spice. This was seriously in decline.
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Lacks a little depth and complexity, yet a very nice wine with impressive development within its price range. Perfume- and spiceoriented on the nose, more earth, dark chocolate and sour cherries on the palate. Tannins and acidity still on high levels - don't hesitate to consume this wine right away though - it feels like the fruit is on its way downhill.
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8/2/2021 - Greg_O Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very nice. Tannins softened. Licorice, tobacco, floral, and fruit.
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7/15/2018 - Arch57 Likes this wine: 88 Points
This held up really well at 11 years past the vintage. No sign of fading color and was denser than an 07 Brunello we had with it. Nice nose and dry finish that matched perfectly with a homemade Italian feast prepared by my wife for friends.
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5/4/2014 - VinLancaster wrote:
From pop and pour:
Faintly scented wet brick, rhubarb, smoked saline, toast, caramel, diesel and game-funk. Faded on the palate exposing sharp non-distinct red fruit, leather, cigar box and a cotton mouth drying finish which was quite astringent.
After two hours:
Vastly improved mouth feel; soft plums, juicy crushed fruit and stones arose. Smooth, easy to drink with bit of heat noted which was ultra subtle. Great with a hearty pasta dish.
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1/17/2014 - garambler wrote: 86 Points
This had an elegant, focused bouquet of leather, lead pencil, cherry, cranberry, herb and spice aromas. The palate was nuanced and very dry with flavors of leather, toast, cherry, cranberry and spice. This was seriously in decline.
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10/18/2013 - Magners Likes this wine: 86 Points
Lacks a little depth and complexity, yet a very nice wine with impressive development within its price range. Perfume- and spiceoriented on the nose, more earth, dark chocolate and sour cherries on the palate. Tannins and acidity still on high levels - don't hesitate to consume this wine right away though - it feels like the fruit is on its way downhill.
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