Double decanted to remove sediment then audozed (cork out) in the 55ºF fridge while cooking (approx 1 hour). Fully decanted before serving. Insanely expressive and complex nose- starts out with fresh black cherries, rich dried cherries, and plums that evolves into cleaner aromas of dried fruits, especially dried dates. The palate sticks to the dried fruit theme, no surprise for Amarone, with all the sweet primary fruits described above along with secondary earthy notes that are more like the skins of fruit and tomato sauce than soil or spice. Tannins are on the leathery side and the alcohol definitely makes this very bold however it is neither hot, astringent, nor primary; in balance with the palate concentration and glycerol viscosity. Solid Amarone for sure and has aged well for a more value driven producer; picked it up for $40 back in 2016 and wouldn't have been upset had I 1-2 more in my cellar. Overall evaluation A- (90).
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Modern and fruity in style, but still classic Amarone flavors of raisins, cherry, and chocolate. Plush texture from 15% alcohol, but not unbalanced. Got better with hours of decanting, as tannic structure began to emerge and provided a nice drying sensation in the mouth. Very nice now with long decant, but could also stand to age a bit. Ok match with ribeye with a mushroom tapenade.
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Opened bottle for 1hr ox. Bit of rust, cherries and strawberries on the nose; jammy, with heat. Nice balance of acidity, tannin and jam with enough alcohol almost flabby but not quite. Not great QPR but good pizza wine.
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Pnp. It needed a little air and the right temperature to show off. Until then it was a little astringent and sweet. But it got very good. Rich, flavorful wine. Great nose. A big hit, it outshined wines 10x it's price. You
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The color and texture of Homer's wine-dark sea with an earthy nose, mature fruit and a long finish, this really lit up dinner and then met up with us the next day as an old and comforting friend.
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Bright dark ruby with a garnet rim. Strawberry jam and raisin on the nose with a hint of oxidation. Strawberry jam again on the palate and not much else going on. Fruit forward with a boatload of residual sugar, almost port like. I found the dominant sweetness cloying, and longed for some acidity to give it an edge. The finale is long with some grip from the tannins. Okay if I look at it as a dessert wine. Maybe time will add complexity or maybe not.
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Dark dried fruits, with velvety mouth feel. Complex undertones and depth. A little too fruit forward at the moment, but as the fruit subsides over the years it will rock.
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For the money, this is wonderful. Fruit forward, smooth as velvet. It would appeal to both those who love a Californian style but loved the subtly of an Old World vine. Its complex, and yet pairs very nicely with meats and cheese...and I would assume any pasta or Italian style dish.
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Estery, rich on the nose. Incredibly jammy strawberry - like smuckers jam, with a slight bitterness and a hint of earth. Sweet - slight RS (2-3g?). Ripe, high alcohol - 15%, elevated acid - possibly acidified? (it's not acidified, just bitter and high acid). Diminished tannins. Slight suggestion of black pepper, but not sure.
No overt oak.
Super-ripe.
Australia Grenache - A bit dark for Grenache. Australia Shiraz - no, too strawberry. California Grenache?
Australia, GSM Blend, Barossa valley. 2013.
Well done!
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But the rs and jamminess 2008 accordini Igino "Le Bessole" Amarone 15% alcohol. Corvina e Corvinoni 70%, Rondinella 20%, Rossignola 10%
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Deductive Tasting (Blind) (Rajiv's House, San Francisco): Deep purple color; blackberry, vanilla, oak; palate is ripe, full bodied, 15+%, well integrated medium tannin, juicy blackberry, black currant; finish is medium-plus length, very enjoyable. High quality california cabernet. Possibly california zinfandel. Turns out this is Amarone... My first Amarone ever. It is wonderful with fabulous fruit, possibly slight RS. 91-92.
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1/10/2022 - Pseinsfeld Likes this wine: 89 Points
ruby médio
viscosidade media
carvalho, framboesa, chocolate, tabaco
ameixa seca, tabaco, chocolate, uva passa
tanino medio alto
alcool medio alto
acidez media
corpo medio
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6/19/2021 - Ryanswine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Had with dry-aged ribeye. Excellent pairing for the meat. Decanted 4+ hours
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6/10/2021 - WineKnurd Likes this wine: 90 Points
Double decanted to remove sediment then audozed (cork out) in the 55ºF fridge while cooking (approx 1 hour). Fully decanted before serving. Insanely expressive and complex nose- starts out with fresh black cherries, rich dried cherries, and plums that evolves into cleaner aromas of dried fruits, especially dried dates. The palate sticks to the dried fruit theme, no surprise for Amarone, with all the sweet primary fruits described above along with secondary earthy notes that are more like the skins of fruit and tomato sauce than soil or spice. Tannins are on the leathery side and the alcohol definitely makes this very bold however it is neither hot, astringent, nor primary; in balance with the palate concentration and glycerol viscosity. Solid Amarone for sure and has aged well for a more value driven producer; picked it up for $40 back in 2016 and wouldn't have been upset had I 1-2 more in my cellar. Overall evaluation A- (90).
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5/16/2021 - JB12 wrote: 93 Points
Held this for a while. Really nice amarone. Definitely had the raisin thing going and other flavors. Pretty smooth. Wish I had more.
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7/2/2020 - Jay_R Likes this wine: 92 Points
deep dark red for a table red wine; smooth and drinks well; aged nicely
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5/25/2020 - apg23 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very nice wine. Well balanced. A pleasure to drink
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6/29/2019 - kimobo Likes this wine: 90 Points
A little too sweet for my taste. Other than that a nicely structured wine.
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4/23/2018 - jkscully Likes this wine:
Modern and fruity in style, but still classic Amarone flavors of raisins, cherry, and chocolate. Plush texture from 15% alcohol, but not unbalanced. Got better with hours of decanting, as tannic structure began to emerge and provided a nice drying sensation in the mouth. Very nice now with long decant, but could also stand to age a bit. Ok match with ribeye with a mushroom tapenade.
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8/19/2017 - Jay_R Likes this wine: 92 Points
Well balanced, light tannins, delicious with the beef tenderloin and potatoes.
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5/17/2017 - Babik Likes this wine:
Opened bottle for 1hr ox. Bit of rust, cherries and strawberries on the nose; jammy, with heat. Nice balance of acidity, tannin and jam with enough alcohol almost flabby but not quite. Not great QPR but good pizza wine.
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1/30/2017 - gjv115 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pnp. It needed a little air and the right temperature to show off. Until then it was a little astringent and sweet. But it got very good. Rich, flavorful wine. Great nose. A big hit, it outshined wines 10x it's price. You
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11/29/2016 - Mtnmd1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Classic jammy fruit/tar in balance. Wonderful
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10/5/2016 - Niccolo Donzella wrote: 92 Points
The color and texture of Homer's wine-dark sea with an earthy nose, mature fruit and a long finish, this really lit up dinner and then met up with us the next day as an old and comforting friend.
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6/28/2016 - DavidWong168 wrote: 88 Points
Bright dark ruby with a garnet rim. Strawberry jam and raisin on the nose with a hint of oxidation. Strawberry jam again on the palate and not much else going on. Fruit forward with a boatload of residual sugar, almost port like. I found the dominant sweetness cloying, and longed for some acidity to give it an edge. The finale is long with some grip from the tannins. Okay if I look at it as a dessert wine. Maybe time will add complexity or maybe not.
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5/9/2016 - jigones Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dark dried fruits, with velvety mouth feel. Complex undertones and depth. A little too fruit forward at the moment, but as the fruit subsides over the years it will rock.
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2/20/2016 - BURGHen Boy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Grape must, concentrated dark cherry with an elegant smoothness. Put together well.
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1/28/2016 - BigGDaddy wrote: 94 Points
For the money, this is wonderful. Fruit forward, smooth as velvet. It would appeal to both those who love a Californian style but loved the subtly of an Old World vine. Its complex, and yet pairs very nicely with meats and cheese...and I would assume any pasta or Italian style dish.
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12/13/2015 - djhshopmail@gmail.com Likes this wine: 96 Points
Very good wine, drank with Pete Welin. Excellent and good value for a superior wine
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11/30/2015 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 90 Points
Monday night Blinds at Home (Home (Noe st)): Bright. Moderate-concentration ruby.
There is something I can't place here.
Estery, rich on the nose. Incredibly jammy strawberry - like smuckers jam, with a slight bitterness and a hint of earth.
Sweet - slight RS (2-3g?). Ripe, high alcohol - 15%, elevated acid - possibly acidified? (it's not acidified, just bitter and high acid). Diminished tannins. Slight suggestion of black pepper, but not sure.
No overt oak.
Super-ripe.
Australia Grenache - A bit dark for Grenache.
Australia Shiraz - no, too strawberry.
California Grenache?
Australia, GSM Blend, Barossa valley. 2013.
Well done!
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But the rs and jamminess
2008 accordini Igino "Le Bessole" Amarone 15% alcohol.
Corvina e Corvinoni 70%, Rondinella 20%, Rossignola 10%
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11/30/2015 - aagrawal wrote: 92 Points
Deductive Tasting (Blind) (Rajiv's House, San Francisco): Deep purple color; blackberry, vanilla, oak; palate is ripe, full bodied, 15+%, well integrated medium tannin, juicy blackberry, black currant; finish is medium-plus length, very enjoyable. High quality california cabernet. Possibly california zinfandel. Turns out this is Amarone... My first Amarone ever. It is wonderful with fabulous fruit, possibly slight RS. 91-92.
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11/30/2015 - BigGDaddy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wonderful wine. Bought another two bottles. 2008 is very drinkable now.
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