5/10/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

92-93. 2 hr to open. orange juice, red and dark plum, slight earth, fresh medium acidity, some spices, hints of cedar. good depth and layers on the palate, nice complexity, not dominated by fruit.

5/9/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

red fruit, floral, smooth, well made and a crowd pleaser. decent value here.

5/7/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

90-91 compare to 2018, this is a lot worse. all felsina chianti has big mint flavors besides colonia in 2019 and I hate mint. other things are there, acidic red fruit, some oak but all overpowered by the mint. if you are a mint lover, this is for you.

5/5/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

97+ great wine

5/4/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Slightly alcoholic

5/4/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

94/95

5/4/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

96-97

5/4/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

95/96

5/4/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

93-94

5/4/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Aged beautifully

5/4/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Very balanced, Black and red currant, medium high acid, violets, chocolate, hints of sweet fruit. Quite tannic but very fine tannins, will last a long time.

5/4/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

99+

5/4/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

96/97. red and black fruit, chocolate, some spices, elegant. not very open.

5/4/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

96-97. tasted at estate. bright red and black fruit, vanilla, caramel

5/3/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Sweet red and black currant, caramel, a bit too sweet, small sips only.

5/3/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

94/95 Concentrated powerful red and black fruit, alcohol kick at the end.

5/3/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

94/95 Elegant, red fruity, floral, some green notes

5/3/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Red fruity, elegant

5/3/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Relatively more powerful and tannic.

5/3/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

94/95 Very nice. Delicate fruit, still quite tannic

5/1/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

great balance, good depth, on the elegant side, red and black current, herbs, violets, high acid, tobacco and liquorice. slight hint of napa sweetness, not much tannins, no need to wait, nicely made. dunn style, best with some air

4/28/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Nice concentration, lots of black and red plums, on the powerful side, spices, savory, some herbs. Good structure and quite balanced dispute the power, well made.

4/27/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

cant compare with barolos, clearly big step below. no concentration, watery red fruit, bit alcoholic near the finish. barely drinkable, not much to enjoy

4/26/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

medium body, smooth, slightly saline, slightly oxidative, some orchard fruit, some plants/lees, medium acidity very melo, quite buttery with caramel at the finish. good concentration, very much in harmony, approaching end of drinking window.

4/24/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

needs 3 hrs to open. medium body, medium acidity, red fruit, red cherry, strawberry, good depth on the palate, light toast, hint of stem and some spices. medium short finish. just a nice village wine.

4/22/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

good wine to cook with. plenty of flavors, stone fruit, acidity, but just not balanced. harsh high acidity, random spikes of flavors, hard to hold it in mouth.

4/20/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

a lot going on. light tertiary notes, bright medium high acidity, red currant, plums, herbs, smoky, with dark chocolate and leather. medium body, on the elegant side, no harsh tannins, good palette but not much on the finish. not better on day2.

4/18/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

improves with time, dry red fruit, medium high acid, floral. medium body, balanced and easy drinking. nothing crazy but just well made delicious wine.

4/16/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

92-93 Need to decant 2+hrs. Dry palate, red fruit, raspberry, strawberry, red plums, floral, roses, hints of cedar. Quite tannic but not rough. Finish is short. not very complex but good concentration, taste good.

4/14/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

92-93. Just so clean, pure, with long finish. Can’t stop drinking this.

4/12/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

94-95 Big punch of ripe sweet red fruit with some spices and hint of sweet tobacco, Then not much else, slightly alcoholic. after long decant smoother, not sweet, some tertiary notes, red and black plums, some spices, lots of chocolate, with nice depth and long finish but watery mid palatte.

4/12/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Smooth and elegant, nice acidity.

4/12/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Black currant, fruity, quite tannic but very smooth.

4/12/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

97-98 Very smooth, red plums, black plums, floral, earthy, hint of sweetness chocolate.

4/12/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Tertiary notes, black currant, Dark plums, chocolate, incredible depth, beautifully balanced. Still tannic, long finish.

4/12/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

93+

4/12/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Ginger

4/12/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Elegant, lots of roses, herbs, drink now.

4/12/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

So Balanced elegant, delicious. Lemon, floral, slightly candied, slightly buttery. Drink now

4/10/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

90-91. Just a normal Bourgogne, red fruit, plums, some spices, simple and easy drinking, not much depth or finish.

4/8/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

consistent with last note. dusty red fruit, not too complex but checks the boxes. smooth, good daily drinker.

4/6/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Red fruit, spices, medium body, medium high acid. Savory, no depth, needs some time to open. Great value for the price, very legit wine not some industrial product.

4/4/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Oxidative, Quince apple, white peach, lemon, even some gummy bear, high acidity, very fruity, but that’s mostly it. Hints of nuts on the finish. Lots of potential

4/1/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

medium body, raspberry, red cherry plums, floral, black tea, medium high acid, very fresh, not much oak, precise and lean. very approachable now, decant 3hr.

3/30/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

Wow. Shows lots of character, saline, mineral, white flowers, lemon, apples, hints of brioche and nuttiness. Good depth, high acid, medium body, delicious.

3/29/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

full body. plenty of slightly sweet ripe black currant, black plums, some floral herbs, medium high acidity, chocolate, tobacco. balanced and good concentration, soft tannins, medium short finish.

3/27/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

90+. very good. medium body, medium high acid, mainly red fruit and some sweet tobacco. wine is balanced, absolutely incredible value.

3/25/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

better on day2. red fruit flavors but not much fruit. tomato sauce, some black tea, medium high acid. drink now.

3/23/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

medium acidity, light quince apples, grapefruit, white peach, hint of tastiness. medium light body, just a simple easy drinking wine.

3/20/2024 - Bigdong wrote:

91+, ripe orchard fruit, quince apples, grapefruit, white peach, flint, medium acidity. medium body, rich on the palate with plenty green and lees notes. could be more balanced. personally prefer the leaner willowlake but quality wise they are similiar.