Community Tasting Notes 9

• TannicBeast Likes this wine: 89 points

  June 17, 2017 - Medium (+) ruby with a garnet rim. The nose is clean, but a little closed, with aromas of ripe black cherries, stewed prunes, tobacco , tea and earth. The nose is developing (+). The palate is dry. Medium (+) tannins, high alcohol (14.5%) and medium acidity. Medium (+) body and flavor intensity with a medium (+), slightly bitter finish. The palate is consistent with the nose. This wine is still pretty nice, but - compared to my 2014 tasting note - it seems that the structure and alcohol is outlasting the fruit. Drink now, as it is not likely to improve with further aging. P.S. Probably would benefit from a decant, as a fair amount of sediment is coming through the Coravin.

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• Vinomane wrote: 90 points

  January 29, 2015 - If tasted blind, I would guess this a mid-grade Brunello: not bad for a wild card from Sardinia. Very competent on all axes. A food wine, certainly, but a serviceable one which, unlike those overpriced, overhyped Brunellos, comes in for exactly what it's worth.

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• TannicBeast Likes this wine: 90 points

  November 22, 2014 - A compelling blend of carignane and syrah, this big red is just now coming into its optimal drinking window. Black cherries, sweet spice, tobacco, tar and licorice. Medium (+) tannins and alcohol at 14.5%. Medium acidity. Medium (+) body and flavor intensity with a medium (+) to long finish. Very enjoyable now but likely to last for several years.

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• Dale Rattles Likes this wine: 90 points

  November 22, 2014 - Very rich nose, soft mouthfeel and integrated tannins with a touch of heat. Good fruit, balanced acidity and medium long finish. Based on the nose and initial attack, I expected more midway through and beyond to have this be a crusher of a wine. A quite nice glass but just not "all the way" there.

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• wbq8f Likes this wine: 92 points

  November 15, 2014 - Dark, intense red/black fruit flavors, somewhat sweet, but not cloyingly so; a bit of tar, long, interesting finish. Try with Stilton, and you will get apricot and strawberry flavors. Still tastes young.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2008
• Type Red
• Producer Cantina di Santadi
• Varietal Carignan Blend
• Designation Shardana
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Sardinia
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Valli di Porto Pino IGT
• UPC Code 726452002880

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• In Cellars 58 (26%)
• Consumed 161 (74%)

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