Community Tasting Note
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swapdoc Likes this wine:
December 14, 2019 - 2016: Bourdeaux vs Tuscany: A bright, pretty wine. Fresh, juicy merlot that shows red currant and refreshing acidity. Not the more typical chocolate and earthy taste profile. Unique and very appealing.
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8 Comments
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Château de Farmer commented:
11/3/20, 5:28 PM - No Merlot in the blend
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swapdoc commented:
11/4/20, 5:26 AM - That explains the taste profile. Drinks more like a cab. Got the incorrect blend from the store people. Thx.
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Château de Farmer commented:
11/4/20, 12:37 PM - Welcome, I just saw a flier come across for it. 96 AG, 97 JS. "Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with accompanying Cab Franc and Petit Verdot, this Bordeaux blend is deep, dark muscular and complex".
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swapdoc commented:
11/4/20, 1:03 PM - Have seen occasional discrepancies among various sources in the past. Here's the description of the Dei '15 mix: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Alicante Bouschet
https://www.weinemotionen.de/de/cavalli-2015-0-75-l-tenuta-degli-dei-toskana.html -
srh commented:
6/14/21, 2:56 PM - Check wine-searcher ASAP if you're interested in an apparently VERY good price on this! 🙂
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swapdoc commented:
6/14/21, 3:04 PM - Thx!
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srh commented:
6/14/21, 3:19 PM - YVW, swapdoc, & $39.98 *is* a good price for it, right?
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swapdoc commented:
6/15/21, 7:44 AM - yes