Christie's BYOB Dinner (Formento's, Chicago, Illinois): Ungiving nose, faint toasty oak, touch of fumy alcohol, petrol and butterscotch. Ample heat on the palate, low acidity, with an oddly bitter finish. Despite my limited notes, this is an interesting wine of some quality, but modern in style and not something I would seek out. 14% abv
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Casual Wine Dinner with Christie's (Formento's - Chicago IL): I like the aromas, even with the clear signs of extremem ripeness and some oakiness. Less exciting flavors, with too much fat character throughout. I can understand why others enjoy this wine, but it's not my cup of tea.
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Si presenta di colore giallo paglierino. Al naso esprime grande eleganza e opulenza che liberano gradualmente note burrose, tropicali, di frutta bianca e gialla per poi offrire note di nocciola, miele e vaniglia anche se con una leggera ossidazione. Al palato risulta pieno con un frutto concentrato e maturo contrastato da una acidità vivace ed elegante. Un vino pieno e con un'ottima lunghezza che forse andava bevuto un paio di anni prima.
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Marvelous. Very complex almost lioe a good sauternes but withour being sweet. Vanilla nose, pleasant sweetness but bitter at the same time. Worth repeating
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This is so well made and perfectly balanced. Has a sweet nose with herbal and citrus notes. Silky layered palate with some mild oak, honey and essence of hazelnut. Ok I'm getting carried away. I promise you won't be disappointed.
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5/9/2017 - petitblanc wrote: 89 Points
Christie's BYOB Dinner (Formento's, Chicago, Illinois): Ungiving nose, faint toasty oak, touch of fumy alcohol, petrol and butterscotch. Ample heat on the palate, low acidity, with an oddly bitter finish. Despite my limited notes, this is an interesting wine of some quality, but modern in style and not something I would seek out. 14% abv
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5/9/2017 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Casual Wine Dinner with Christie's (Formento's - Chicago IL): I like the aromas, even with the clear signs of extremem ripeness and some oakiness. Less exciting flavors, with too much fat character throughout. I can understand why others enjoy this wine, but it's not my cup of tea.
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8/18/2016 - bartgab Likes this wine: 93 Points
Si presenta di colore giallo paglierino.
Al naso esprime grande eleganza e opulenza che liberano gradualmente note burrose, tropicali, di frutta bianca e gialla per poi offrire note di nocciola, miele e vaniglia anche se con una leggera ossidazione.
Al palato risulta pieno con un frutto concentrato e maturo contrastato da una acidità vivace ed elegante. Un vino pieno e con un'ottima lunghezza che forse andava bevuto un paio di anni prima.
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1/24/2015 - Amugica wrote: 96 Points
Marvelous. Very complex almost lioe a good sauternes but withour being sweet. Vanilla nose, pleasant sweetness but bitter at the same time. Worth repeating
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3/8/2014 - boreddoughboy wrote: 98 Points
This is so well made and perfectly balanced. Has a sweet nose with herbal and citrus notes. Silky layered palate with some mild oak, honey and essence of hazelnut. Ok I'm getting carried away. I promise you won't be disappointed.
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