Wine still holds flavors described below. Tasted before and after decanting and breathing for 45 minutes and the acidic sharpness softens. Strongly recommend that breathing time. Still a strong wine.
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PnD 2/3 of the bottle let air for 1hr. Inky saturated purple from core to rim. Fig cassis cherry black licorice and herbs on the nose. Medium(=) weight with velvety tannins. Rich and ripe but still fresh on the palate with fig plum cassis herbs and anise on the palate. Grippy amaro finish. Big deep complex and elegant a winning combo.
Holds up well on day three after being sealed and left in the fridge before allowing to come back up to cellar temperature. Nice integration with more depth complexity and smoothness while still fresh with good fruit. Bodes well for continued aging 5+ years. +1pt.
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Round and smooth with loads of plumb and blackberry fruit. Dark chocolate and spice on the finish. Rich and decadent with a good juicy finish with a hint of earthy funk as is sits in air. Drink now-2022.
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the nose shows forest fruits, in the mouth we find black fruits, a touch of alcohol, ripe, well balanced with a nice acidity giving structure to the wine
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Dark fruits, very ripe verging on overripe but still enough acidity as well. Balance. The leftover had an off-putting "chemical smell" though, so I think best to consume entirely on the first night.
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Un très beau Nero d'Avola complété d'un peu de Cabernet Sauvignon. Au nez et en bouche c'est plein de vie, voire encore un peu jeune. Fruits noirs et fleurs séchées bonifié de bois bien dosé. Les tanins sont toujours là mais sans être désagréables ou rugueux. C'est un vin aux épaules carrées qui parvient à dégager tout de même une certaine élégance. Fort bon. Pas de presse pour boire ça. C'est bâti très solide.
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This 90% Nero d'Avola and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon blend has medium-to-high intensity aromas of tilled earth, sage, herbs, black cherry and blackberry. It's medium-to-full bodied with integrated tannins and eucalyptus notes joining the aroma replays. Balanced acids and finishes long and smooth.
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11/28/2020 - Janeneswine Likes this wine:
Wine still holds flavors described below. Tasted before and after decanting and breathing for 45 minutes and the acidic sharpness softens. Strongly recommend that breathing time. Still a strong wine.
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10/27/2018 - df1962 wrote: 92 Points
From Vandiner's stash. PnP let air for 1hr.
Consistent with previous note. God balance and freshness with ripe fruit and herbal notes on nose and plate.
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10/9/2017 - df1962 Likes this wine: 92 Points
PnD 2/3 of the bottle let air for 1hr. Inky saturated purple from core to rim. Fig cassis cherry black licorice and herbs on the nose. Medium(=) weight with velvety tannins. Rich and ripe but still fresh on the palate with fig plum cassis herbs and anise on the palate. Grippy amaro finish. Big deep complex and elegant a winning combo.
Holds up well on day three after being sealed and left in the fridge before allowing to come back up to cellar temperature. Nice integration with more depth complexity and smoothness while still fresh with good fruit. Bodes well for continued aging 5+ years. +1pt.
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4/21/2017 - Poisey wrote: 90 Points
Round and smooth with loads of plumb and blackberry fruit. Dark chocolate and spice on the finish. Rich and decadent with a good juicy finish with a hint of earthy funk as is sits in air. Drink now-2022.
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4/6/2017 - Kris G Likes this wine: 88 Points
the nose shows forest fruits, in the mouth we find black fruits, a touch of alcohol, ripe, well balanced with a nice acidity giving structure to the wine
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3/26/2017 - Vinogan(s) Likes this wine: 88 Points
Dark fruits, very ripe verging on overripe but still enough acidity as well. Balance. The leftover had an off-putting "chemical smell" though, so I think best to consume entirely on the first night.
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11/5/2016 - poste244 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Un très beau Nero d'Avola complété d'un peu de Cabernet Sauvignon. Au nez et en bouche c'est plein de vie, voire encore un peu jeune. Fruits noirs et fleurs séchées bonifié de bois bien dosé. Les tanins sont toujours là mais sans être désagréables ou rugueux. C'est un vin aux épaules carrées qui parvient à dégager tout de même une certaine élégance. Fort bon. Pas de presse pour boire ça. C'est bâti très solide.
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11/2/2015 - cono_sur Likes this wine: 89 Points
This 90% Nero d'Avola and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon blend has medium-to-high intensity aromas of tilled earth, sage, herbs, black cherry and blackberry. It's medium-to-full bodied with integrated tannins and eucalyptus notes joining the aroma replays. Balanced acids and finishes long and smooth.
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