Drinking superbly. Dusty nose of dried roses, mature red fruits, and leather. Slight earthy nose, but not what I'd call tar. Fruit is holding well and tannins are completely integrated. Has a few more years in it, but don't think too much more bottle aging will change much IMO.
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Brick red color. Well into the secondary flavors. Lots of spice, tobacco, leather, dried roses, dust, and smoke. Less red fruit and acid. Probably past-peak slightly, but an enjoyable wine nonetheless.
$17.99 OH retail for 375ml bottle www.austinbeeman.com
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Bouquet: Prominent red berry with a hint of tar. Flavor: Red berry, spice. Medium body. Easy drinking at this point. A little disappointing as I had hoped for a bit more complexity. Not sure if that will develop with age.
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10/14/2018 - prg435 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking superbly. Dusty nose of dried roses, mature red fruits, and leather. Slight earthy nose, but not what I'd call tar. Fruit is holding well and tannins are completely integrated. Has a few more years in it, but don't think too much more bottle aging will change much IMO.
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4/9/2013 - Monsieur le Comte wrote: 93 Points
leather, grippy tannins, lil earth, tobacco, some cheesy hints, salt!?, dirt, tar...acidic
nothing for a noob!
focus on it!
outstanding
WAY TOO YOUNG
yes, there are some italians out there that were made for aging...wait for another 6 years...omg, that one is really serious.
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4/3/2013 - austinbeeman- austinbeeman.com Likes this wine: 88 Points
Tasted out of 375ml half bottle.
Brick red color. Well into the secondary flavors. Lots of spice, tobacco, leather, dried roses, dust, and smoke. Less red fruit and acid. Probably past-peak slightly, but an enjoyable wine nonetheless.
$17.99 OH retail for 375ml bottle
www.austinbeeman.com
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2/24/2011 - jdengis wrote: 89 Points
Very tight and a tannic beast. Hold for at least 2 years.
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10/13/2008 - wombat wrote: 84 Points
Bouquet: Prominent red berry with a hint of tar.
Flavor: Red berry, spice. Medium body. Easy drinking at this point. A little disappointing as I had hoped for a bit more complexity. Not sure if that will develop with age.
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