Bricking is noticeable. The nose has some cherries but encased in worn leather. The palate is very elegant with some tertiary notes showing. The tannic structure is well balanced by the acidity, making this a very versatile drink. Drink now!
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Friday with the IC team at Eileen's for make your own pizza team lunch. Wine enjoyed by all - opened up as time went by. Drank about half and was given the rest to bring home. 6 hours after opening was even better with salad and cheese at home with Jill. Still some left - to be enjoyed with Lee, Lisa, David and Yansi on Saturday night at Lee and Lisa's.
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Beautiful dried cherries on the nose and the initial attack on the palate. Then I get a complex infusion of spices with just a hint of leather and petrol. Tannins are nicely integrated with a fresh acidity and a surprisingly long finish. Beautiful wine.
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Le grand gagnant de la verticale (1997, 2000, 2004, 2006, pirate)! Un vin où les arômes secondaires (cuir, torréfaction) se succèdent admirablement. Belle longeur et belle équilibre. Un superbe vin.
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Smoky menthol nose of cinnamon and currant. Smooth & chocolatey in the mouth with a lingering oaky note. Inoffensive, good table wine, though the price is a bit high for that standard.
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Took several hours to really get going, moving from tight and polished to rich/open/ripe smells and flavors. Shows its oak, but not obtrusively. With time, loose knit, warm, and friendly. Similar to the 2000 Fontodi, but more raspberry/less black cherry. Nice and getting nicer over the past year.
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12/23/2015 - pcarmich Likes this wine: 91 Points
Bricking is noticeable. The nose has some cherries but encased in worn leather. The palate is very elegant with some tertiary notes showing. The tannic structure is well balanced by the acidity, making this a very versatile drink. Drink now!
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3/4/2011 - eastover wrote:
Friday with the IC team at Eileen's for make your own pizza team lunch. Wine enjoyed by all - opened up as time went by. Drank about half and was given the rest to bring home. 6 hours after opening was even better with salad and cheese at home with Jill. Still some left - to be enjoyed with Lee, Lisa, David and Yansi on Saturday night at Lee and Lisa's.
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9/10/2009 - pcarmich wrote: 92 Points
Beautiful dried cherries on the nose and the initial attack on the palate. Then I get a complex infusion of spices with just a hint of leather and petrol. Tannins are nicely integrated with a fresh acidity and a surprisingly long finish. Beautiful wine.
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9/4/2009 - martcouz wrote: 90 Points
Le grand gagnant de la verticale (1997, 2000, 2004, 2006, pirate)! Un vin où les arômes secondaires (cuir, torréfaction) se succèdent admirablement. Belle longeur et belle équilibre. Un superbe vin.
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1/22/2005 - JJA wrote:
Went well with pasta. Really nice aroma. Wish it were more full-bodied. But a nice chianti for the price. Repurchase, but not in bulk.
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1/22/2005 - rklafter wrote:
Extremely enjoyable bottle. plum, spice, sweet palate. Shows it's pedigree but also it's price. Nice for what it was, wine for dinner.
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12/14/2004 - Sartorius wrote: 87 Points
Smoky menthol nose of cinnamon and currant. Smooth & chocolatey in the mouth with a lingering oaky note. Inoffensive, good table wine, though the price is a bit high for that standard.
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12/5/2004 - Doug House wrote:
Took several hours to really get going, moving from tight and polished to rich/open/ripe smells and flavors. Shows its oak, but not obtrusively. With time, loose knit, warm, and friendly. Similar to the 2000 Fontodi, but more raspberry/less black cherry. Nice and getting nicer over the past year.
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2/13/2004 - peternelson wrote: 88 Points
Red Carpet: Red-purple; darker shrooms, slight sweet berry; dry frty mth, dried fruits, big t’s.
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