Gathering at Paul's: Incredibly fresh for its age, I guessed to be a mid-2000s Nebbiolo. Attractive red cherry fruit, high acidity and tannins but well-resolved.
1988 and 1990 Brunello di Montalcino night (Lafiandra, Singapore): Lovely. What a beautiful nose this had, with lovely notes of dried plums and wild berries, dried flowers and spice, and just a little dusting of dried earth at the edges. A lovely perfumed bouquet. The palate was great too - fine-boned, velvety tannins; soft but juicy acidity, all wrapped around a plump core of dark cherries and plums, some earth, a touch of mineral, these seasoned with a good bit of cigarette smoky and fragrant spice as the wine faded into a charming finish. Lovely. It lacked some of the weight of say the 1990s, but this had such a noble charm to it, with a lovely shape and definition to boot.
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Auction purchase. Excellent, tight cork. Rustic elegance. Fully mature. Black olive, cherry, oiled leather, bramble, eath. So much better with food (arugula, fresh Asiago, herbed olive oil, cherry tomato bruscetta). On it's own. I'd have preferred it a few years younger.
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Past it's prime. Garnet all the way. Nose was earthy and had some fruit. It had a bit of oxidation. The cork was in very good shape too. The wine was tart and still very acidic. Tannins were soft. Overall it was just okay. But still cool to drink an older 5 star vintage.
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Bottle, fill and cork a ll excellent. This wine is still quite young requiring a long time in the decanter. Muted and dull initially, this tightly wound wine slowly revealed depth and complexity. High acidity and pure Sangiovese nose, it needs about 4 hours to soften and start to show itself. Very good with Mousakka. I am going to hold my remaining bottles for many years - should be ready in 15 to 20 ....
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Strong and appealing aromas of raisins, spices, and a touch of chocolate. Big and mouth filing, and somewhat surprising, as it feels a lot younger in a way that it really is. Slick balance and structure, with a perfect level of oak that is just there in the background.. hiding. Very tasty array of flavors, that kick in after a few seconds revealing masses of fruitiness and some pepper and a little rhubarb. . Big hefty finish with a very smooth and great “winey” aftertaste. Lovely in many ways, and the tastiest BdM I have ever had. Will cellar nicely probably till its 20th birthday.
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8/12/2023 - melvinyeowq wrote: 92 Points
Gathering at Paul's: Incredibly fresh for its age, I guessed to be a mid-2000s Nebbiolo. Attractive red cherry fruit, high acidity and tannins but well-resolved.
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12/14/2022 - megropolis wrote:
drinkable but as whole purchase, past prime.
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3/24/2021 - Paul S wrote: 93 Points
1988 and 1990 Brunello di Montalcino night (Lafiandra, Singapore): Lovely. What a beautiful nose this had, with lovely notes of dried plums and wild berries, dried flowers and spice, and just a little dusting of dried earth at the edges. A lovely perfumed bouquet. The palate was great too - fine-boned, velvety tannins; soft but juicy acidity, all wrapped around a plump core of dark cherries and plums, some earth, a touch of mineral, these seasoned with a good bit of cigarette smoky and fragrant spice as the wine faded into a charming finish. Lovely. It lacked some of the weight of say the 1990s, but this had such a noble charm to it, with a lovely shape and definition to boot.
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2/22/2018 - BrunelloBob wrote: 91 Points
Auction purchase. Excellent, tight cork. Rustic elegance. Fully mature. Black olive, cherry, oiled leather, bramble, eath. So much better with food (arugula, fresh Asiago, herbed olive oil, cherry tomato bruscetta). On it's own. I'd have preferred it a few years younger.
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9/6/2017 - shurpa14 wrote:
Past it's prime. Garnet all the way. Nose was earthy and had some fruit. It had a bit of oxidation. The cork was in very good shape too. The wine was tart and still very acidic. Tannins were soft. Overall it was just okay. But still cool to drink an older 5 star vintage.
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8/2/2015 - Old Vino wrote: 89 Points
This bottle did not do it for us. Joy factor was not there and fell below expectations. Tight, fading fruits; etoh and oak noticeable.
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1/27/2015 - swapdoc wrote:
EWS: A Study of Sangiovese with Ian D'Agata: Baked pastry aroma. Darker, less sour than '82. Tangy, mostly showing prunes, leather, earth, hint of lavender. Very good.
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1/30/2010 - vindictive wrote:
Bottle, fill and cork a ll excellent. This wine is still quite young requiring a long time in the decanter. Muted and dull initially, this tightly wound wine slowly revealed depth and complexity. High acidity and pure Sangiovese nose, it needs about 4 hours to soften and start to show itself. Very good with Mousakka. I am going to hold my remaining bottles for many years - should be ready in 15 to 20 ....
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4/3/2005 - Lorien wrote: 95 Points
Strong and appealing aromas of raisins, spices, and a touch of chocolate. Big and mouth filing, and somewhat surprising, as it feels a lot younger in a way that it really is. Slick balance and structure, with a perfect level of oak that is just there in the background.. hiding. Very tasty array of flavors, that kick in after a few seconds revealing masses of fruitiness and some pepper and a little rhubarb. . Big hefty finish with a very smooth and great “winey” aftertaste. Lovely in many ways, and the tastiest BdM I have ever had. Will cellar nicely probably till its 20th birthday.
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