January 23, 2024 - 4:45 post decant:
Loads of oak, black currant and creme de cassis the palate is medium-bodied with sour cherry, mint and high acidity that makes the tannins a bit shrill. I sense there’s a lot going on with this wine, but it needs time…time, time, time. My first experience with the winery, so I’m not sure how long, but I certainly won’t open another before it’s 10, preferably 12. IF this gains some weight and volume, it will be excellent! Drink 2027-2032. 92+?
Edit: after 6:30 post decant, this is softening and gaining complexity, but still needs to add weight and fruit. Only time will tell, but this seems worth waiting for.
November 22, 2023 - Splash decant. Acidic and structured, needs food.
September 8, 2023 - Wine opened quickly, medium weight. Stakes out territory midway between BDX and new world blends. One of my go-to Super Tuscans. Great value under $30.
April 30, 2023 - Very solid wine. Day 2 was better, tannins more muted, much smoother, not overly sweet robust purple grapes. I would wait another 2 years until I drink my last bottle.
December 26, 2022 - Tannins are a bit distracting currently. Good black fruit flavors. I think another 3 years in bottle may improve this wine.
September 20, 2022 - Enjoyed drinking this tonight. Aromatic, elegant, balanced and and complex wine.
August 18, 2022 - nothing wrong with this but maybe too young
definitely not exciting
like getting stood up for a date and you still found something fun to do
February 4, 2022 - Really enjoyable Bordeaux blend from Tuscany. First night was a little hot and acidic, and the cab was hidden by a bit of vegetal cab franc and some medicinal notes that I took to be petit verdot. But by the second night (and even a few hours after opening), this was smoothing out considerably, so that by the 3rd night, this was smoking: smooth, full-bodied, with notes of dark fruits and sandalwood. Really nice!
April 15, 2021 - Solid Tuscan blend. PAirs well with all forms of red sauce.
February 5, 2021 - solid easy drinker early in it's drinking life
we shall see if more complexity develops