Exceptionally delicious Brunello. Alive with the mushroom and dank qualities of a well aged, well constructed wine.
It was stunning with the ribeyes. An absolutely stunning pairing with perfectly integrated tannins, earthy layers, and Herbal qualities that served up a symphony of flavors.
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N: Slight earthiness, then vanilla, with cherries underneath?
P: LM body; LOVELY, almost swtish frt BEAUTIFULLY counterbalanced by an acidity which seamlessly transitions into a LONG, balanced finish with a tangy/swtness to the very, VERY fine tannins. For now & probably making its 30th. 13.5% ABV; My EXC+/Exceptional-. 96 pts WS (Suckling), 93 WA, & 14/20 Vinum. [*Thank* you for this selection, José!]
Interestingly, most of the comments I heard felt this was a Burgundy.
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12/5/2020 - Beachfan Likes this wine: 93 Points
Super Brunello, a little more creosote than last time so although still vibrant maybe it’s time.
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11/6/2020 - Vascular46 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Soft tannins and black cherry fruit. Probably slightly past peak but still very pleasurable.
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3/8/2020 - Justinneal654 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Exceptionally delicious Brunello. Alive with the mushroom and dank qualities of a well aged, well constructed wine.
It was stunning with the ribeyes. An absolutely stunning pairing with perfectly integrated tannins, earthy layers, and Herbal qualities that served up a symphony of flavors.
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6/27/2019 - europat55 wrote: 90 Points
Nose: A- Palate: B+
My #6, Group's #4 (83 pts). Tasted blind in a flight of Altesino Brunellos from 1988-2001
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12/21/2018 - srh Likes this wine:
Friday Tasting Group: My 1st "Killer Bar" (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): 5,000 cases made
N: Slight earthiness, then vanilla, with cherries underneath?
P: LM body; LOVELY, almost swtish frt BEAUTIFULLY counterbalanced by an acidity which seamlessly transitions into a LONG, balanced finish with a tangy/swtness to the very, VERY fine tannins. For now & probably making its 30th. 13.5% ABV; My EXC+/Exceptional-. 96 pts WS (Suckling), 93 WA, & 14/20 Vinum. [*Thank* you for this selection, José!]
Interestingly, most of the comments I heard felt this was a Burgundy.
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