Community Tasting Notes 39

• Quarked wrote: 90 points

  November 17, 2020 - I thought this was at its best a year or two ago, but is still drinking really well from my POV, though my wife found it too bitter.

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• Bam_Man Likes this wine: 91 points

  May 16, 2018 - Tuscan Bordeaux blends often demand patience, and this one has taken FOREVER to finally come around. Now starting to loosen up and show wonderful depth to its ripe, plush, plum, cherry and dark currant fruit. The pedigree of the winemaker and vineyards (Scrio, Paleo, Messorio) is becoming evident now. Unmistakably Tuscan on the nose, with pretty notes of crushed dark berries, earth and spice. Soft and caressing on the palate, with the Merlot clearly dominating. Finishes long, with polished, velvety tannins. The Syrah in the blend peeks out at the very end, providing a hint of sweet fruit that lingers on gently. Really delicious. This will undoubtedly be even better in another year or two, but unfortunately, I am down to my last few bottles from a case purchased in 2013. 91+
  50+5+12+17+7=91

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• Bam_Man Likes this wine: 91 points

  March 1, 2016 - Already five bottles into a case purchased back in 2013, and this is finally starting to come around. Has loosened up noticeably, now displaying much more depth and intensity - especially on the mid- and back-palates where it is almost laser-like in focus. The Merlot in the blend dominates up front, with plenty of delicious plum, black cherry and red currant fruit. The Syrah peeks out on the long, polished finish, offering pretty notes of spice and cracked pepper. Beautifully crafted and absolutely delicious. Should continue to gradually improve over the next 2-3 years. 91+
  50+5+12+17+7=91

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• bugdoced Likes this wine: 91 points

  August 2, 2015 - this has hit a nice drinking window with bordeaux like fruit mixed with italian earth
  I liked it better the first night when there was more fruit forward but the second night there was more integration
  drink or hold
  also cork was soaked 3/4 of the way through so probably worth popping one to see

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• redman77 wrote: 84 points

  May 24, 2015 - cork soaked 50% Darn Cork soakers. Not unpleasant but not great. Perhaps we all should be checking these more often.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2010
• Type Red
• Producer Le Macchiole
• Varietal SuperTuscan Blend
• Designation Rosso
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Tuscany
• SubRegion Bolgheri
• Appellation Bolgheri
• UPC Codes 0803270076507, 8032700760108, 8032700765004, 8319006004706

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• In Cellars 226 (36%)
• Consumed 396 (64%)

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