As paulst noted, this was soapy. This bottle was opened 8 hours beforehand but not decanted. Smoky, black cherry, leathery feel, herbal tannic finish. Next time, decant.
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
Opened 8 hours beforehand, but not decanted. This bottle was disjointed and over-extracted, with fig/date/raisin coming across a bit too heavy. Also showed considerable heat which a decant likely would have smoothed out.
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
Subtle, infused tangerine, white flowers, paraffin, honey, fresh and dried apricot. Quite well balanced across the palate, if not as concentrated as anticipated.
Fresh black plum and currants, some raisin/fig, quite primary at this stage, purple fruit is a bit confected. There's a degree of spiciness and black pepper underneath the fruit, but really not much in midpalate complexity. This would certainly benefit from a year or two in the bottle.
2006 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Il Colorino di Casanova Toscana IGT 87 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
As paulst noted, this was soapy. This bottle was opened 8 hours beforehand but not decanted. Smoky, black cherry, leathery feel, herbal tannic finish. Next time, decant.
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