Tuesday with the Texes

Amici's Signature Italian, Carrollton, TX
Tasted Tuesday, March 16, 2010 by wineismylife with 501 views

Introduction

The Winetexes were in town for a quick Spring break trip with Winetex Jr. A hand off was needed for the most recent round of wine enablement so a quick and casual dinner were in order. So onto the show...

Flight 1 (4 Notes)

  • 1996 Henriot Champagne Brut Millésimé 92 Points

    France, Champagne

    WIML91-92?

    Tasted at an offline. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with light beading. Nose of apple, dough, light sherry notes and a hint of spice. Flavors of green apples, lemon zest and a mix of yellow fruits. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold.

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  • 1999 Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) Brunello di Montalcino 91 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    WIML90-91

    Tasted at an offline. Pour enough to break the neck and let it sit at least an hour to blow of some of the Brunello bottle funk (or as Winetex said "she's a little horsey"). Garnet color in the glass, slightly cloudy looking. Nose of wet stones, light licorice notes followed by black berries. Flavors of black berries and black cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins and body. Drink or hold. I'll likely hold into the medium term.

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  • 1998 Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo San Giovanni 92 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    WIML92

    Tasted at an offline. Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of black berries, anise, herbs and a bit of black cherry. Flavors of black berries, black licorice and a bit of black cherry. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air time or continue to hold. My personal preference is to hold.

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  • 2005 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Miron 91 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    WIML91

    Tasted at an offline. Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose fo raspberries, thistle, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries, a hint of currants and some bitters on the medium to long finish. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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