Weeknight Wines Blind: Served blind. This was corked although the fruit intensity here was still something cool to try. Raisiny, creamy. Never had one of these so I guess I will reserve any more comment due to the TCA and also my shift away from sweeter wines.
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Interesting this wine can be light on its feet and drink anytime, or intense like a port. This time right in the middle. Excellent dark purple color yet very nice nose with blended flowers and fruit. Always a crowd pleaser.
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It's always nice to have dal Forno and this Amarone was a decent expression of one which still has some of the complexity, but is heading into more 'oxidised' territory. Still rich and juicy on both the nose and the palate with plums, black cherries, cinnamon and spices but with a reserved cooked/oxidated flavour to it. Punchy on the palate also, with the addition of chocolate, cider and blackcurrant. Still got legs on this one for a bit longer still!
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Now drinks like a port, with strong cooked raisins. Still elegant, but moving into statement time, vs light on its feet. I have enjoyed this wine for 10 years, and now its time to serve it as the alternative to port, instead of a unique wine that can be enjoyed early in the meal. Still long way to go, and at the very least 2 hours in the decanter before serving.
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Always a good choice to end the evening, but tonight a bit reserved on the fruit. Still a different Dal Forno because of the unusual lighter mouth feel and darker mineral flavors vs sweet. This bottle has all the material just at a younger stage then previous bottles. Very special wine.
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12/25/2020 - GeorgeSW wrote: 96 Points
Dark fruit viscous, beautiful legs, raisin, dry velvety. Herbal notes on finish. Likely cellar well for several more years. 2 hour decant
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6/8/2019 - brigcampbell wrote:
Bummer, the nose was TCA but the flavors held up. Just couldn't get past the nose.
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6/6/2019 - Frank Murray III wrote: flawed
Weeknight Wines Blind: Served blind. This was corked although the fruit intensity here was still something cool to try. Raisiny, creamy. Never had one of these so I guess I will reserve any more comment due to the TCA and also my shift away from sweeter wines.
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5/19/2013 - 83AJ Likes this wine: 96 Points
Interesting this wine can be light on its feet and drink anytime, or intense like a port. This time right in the middle. Excellent dark purple color yet very nice nose with blended flowers and fruit. Always a crowd pleaser.
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3/2/2013 - kevincheng Likes this wine: 90 Points
It's always nice to have dal Forno and this Amarone was a decent expression of one which still has some of the complexity, but is heading into more 'oxidised' territory. Still rich and juicy on both the nose and the palate with plums, black cherries, cinnamon and spices but with a reserved cooked/oxidated flavour to it. Punchy on the palate also, with the addition of chocolate, cider and blackcurrant. Still got legs on this one for a bit longer still!
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2/16/2013 - 83AJ Likes this wine: 90 Points
Now drinks like a port, with strong cooked raisins. Still elegant, but moving into statement time, vs light on its feet. I have enjoyed this wine for 10 years, and now its time to serve it as the alternative to port, instead of a unique wine that can be enjoyed early in the meal. Still long way to go, and at the very least 2 hours in the decanter before serving.
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11/11/2012 - 83AJ wrote: 90 Points
Always a good choice to end the evening, but tonight a bit reserved on the fruit. Still a different Dal Forno because of the unusual lighter mouth feel and darker mineral flavors vs sweet. This bottle has all the material just at a younger stage then previous bottles. Very special wine.
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2/26/2012 - martuna wrote: 99 Points
Wow! Jammy and delicious. So perfect and balanced that you'd never guess it was 16.5% alcohol. A legendary Amarone.
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10/17/2009 - cnordstr wrote: 94 Points
Great amarone, warm, sweet, long, perfect match for the chesse.
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