Community Tasting Notes 16

• TUB wrote:

  November 8, 2018 - In Bermuda with Mike and Andrea.

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• Wink Does not like this wine: 85 points

  July 6, 2015 - This is not a poorly made wine. It is just that I have yet to find a California Sangiovese that does justice to the varietal. I haven't opened a bottle in 3 years (see 7/25/12 note). Since then, the oak has integrated. the tannins have faded. The fruit is more present. But it is just not very enjoyable - compared to a good Italian.

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• grayfont Likes this wine: 89 points

  June 1, 2013 - DC/Northern Virginia Off-Line II - "Blind Reds: Favorites vs. Underdogs" (My home, Falls Church, VA): tasted blind. deep red color. big nose, sharp tannins, big powerful body. I guessed this as a syrah and was surprised to find it was the sangiovese influence I was tasting.

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• T Warner wrote: 90 points

  July 30, 2012 - - Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of blackberry, chocolate and cherry. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of black pepper, smokey and coffee with a medium body. Round texture with a medium finish.

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• Wink wrote: 89 points

  July 25, 2012 - Over a year since I opened one of these (see 3/15/11 note). Clear dark garnet. Nose of espresso, black cherry and vanilla. Ripe, medium palate of black cherry, blackberry, & sweet toasty oak that could be better integrated. Very good length. Pleasant acidity. Supple tannins. Not as good as previous bottles. Is it fading?

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2005
• Type Red
• Producer Del Dotto
• Varietal Sangiovese Blend
• Designation Giovanni's Tuscan Reserve
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley

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• In Cellars 124 (42%)
• Consumed 167 (57%)

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