May 12, 2014 - I am not much of an Italian wine guy. Scratch that. I am not an Italian wine guy. I get the regions (for the most part), I understand the varieties (for the most part). I find the whites disjointed and the reds overly stewed. Having said all that, I have had some very good luck with this wine: black cherry and a bit of heat on the nose, but on the palate, this is spot on. Great Chianti acidity that invites all types of cuisine, with some fruit up front that promotes a grin. Very Good, maybe more. thedrunkencyclist.com
February 8, 2014 - Big, bold, almost super tuscan like Chianti. Lovely nose and very solid length of the wine. Excellent QPR as well.
January 23, 2014 - I was really happy with this wine this go around, there were some nice fruit flavors with a bit of earth and ample acidity. I opened this on pizza night and this was near perfect for the meal. Very Good. thedrunkencyclist.com
May 7, 2013 - Solid, and uncomplicated wine that is perfect for pizza or pasta. There is some unmistakable age on it, but it has yet to reach the "stewed fruit" stage that I have seen in quite a few Chianti. Just enough acidity to help the food, but not enough fruit to be consumed on its own. Good. thedrunkencyclist.com
January 26, 2013 - This is a great food wine. The wine has some earth and berry with slight tannins. It would be interesting to see how the '07 tastes.
October 23, 2012 - Light but enjoyable. Sweet cherry and a hint of strawberry. Pretty good acidity here and just a bit of terrior hold it together for food.
July 25, 2012 - Nose has a cherry and strawberry kick with a earthy backbone, the palate although has a gripping tanin that still has a juiciness to it. Great value at $9.
June 22, 2012 - This is what Chianti is all about. Tried after P&P and it was a bit tight, but opens up nicely after just a few minutes in the decanter. Lovely nose of earth and berries, rich cherries on the palate, bright, acidic finish that excels with food. Paired brilliantly with ravioli in a tomato-pork ragu. Killer QPR at $9 from Last Bottle. 90-92pts.
May 30, 2012 - Great weeknight wine with an outstanding price from Last Bottle. Tobacco, leather and raspberries. Not overly complex on the palate but nice red fruit good depth and great acid and tannin.
December 25, 2011 - Lovely balance of earth and fruit flavors; vibrant acidity, but not overwhelmingly so. Still, better with food than without. One of the more enjoyable Chiantis I've had recently and a great value at $12.