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Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - ABV: 14.0%. I expected this wine to be young and tannic, but I was completely wrong. The beautiful nose exhibits red roses, roasted Mediterranean herbs, and leather that surrounds a core of red and black fruits. On the palate, the fruit profiles become more prominent, displaying dark cherries and plums. The acidity is well-integrated, lifting the fruits and keeping everything in balance. There’s still a little grip from the remaining tannins, but it’s drinking pretty smooth right now, especially if you have food with it. The juicy finish leaves your palate wanting another sip. If you’re opening your bottle soon, give it a quick decant. Otherwise, this wine will easily age until the 20-year mark (2029) and more. Note: Paired very well with Italian sausage pasta.

3/29/2024 - Raised the score by two points (from 97 to 99). I wanted to taste the remaining half of the (opened) bottle to see if it’s still holding up and to my surprise, this wine is beautifully intact. In fact, it’s even juicier with a longer finish. Also, there’s a hint of umami on both the mid-palate and the finish. Now I wish I didn’t open this bottle so I hope I have another one in the cellar because this one’s definitely a keeper!

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