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Friday, February 28, 2020 - Sangiovese, cabernet and merlot.....tasted at the winery in '18. Now after some time, another bottle. Pnp with pepperoni pizza last night, it was a great match. Seems to be very cabernet dominant at this time. A bit of iron, red fruit and tannic structure that is still quite pronounced. First night 91-92 pts.

Put the cork back in the last third of the bottle overnight and enjoyed tonight while watching that great cinematic achievement-Hellboy.

I will start by saying that I generally despise wine open for more than 24 hours, hell, even more than 12 hours. But something told me this wine needed time and air last night to soften into something, maybe better? Tonight's nose is a bit more perfumed, sweeter, smells a bit like an Oreo cookie......flavor profile a lot more merlot dominant and more balanced, much less tannic, but still tannic. This is fantastic! There is great fruit here albeit on one or two levels. There is intensity mixed with complexity with even more time in glass. Mid weight velvety red/blue fruit, with a perfectly matched bead of acidity throughout. Some sweet tobacco and cassis.....swings way above its class the second night. 94 pts not a stretch now. This may very well be the least expensive and best 94 pt wine I've ever had. But ONLY on day 2.

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