A very dark and dry wine, high extraction, slightly tannic and not very expressive, maybe in a closed phase, some blackcurrant, quite bitter on the finish. Bordeaux style. A wine that needs food, being served after an extrovert Cotes du Rhone Villages 2007 didn't do it any favor. - 88 points
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This wine was the so called "hammerwine" from a well known swiss wine merchant; we bought 48 bottles and drunk a dozen in the last years; at early ages the wine was closed and in comparison to other supertuscans more like a bordeaux wine. I hope this bottle is the break - dark ruby color - long legs - nose with floral aromas and wild cherries - a touch of tannin - very fruity with caramel - good finish
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Not sure if a wine as this can get closed after a while but the aftertaste was lingering and bitter. Though the nose was exquisite and the first taste in the mouth of was nice it definitely was off afterwards. I'll try again in a year.
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2 years since my last tasting. Not as enjoyable as my last bottle. The wine shows more spicy tones then last time. Probably won't get any better with age.
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Nothing wrong with this wine...it's well made and quite consistent across the vintages I've had. I just wish the Sangiovese wasn't so overshadowed by its New World partner. Not my style, but I suspect it would be a crowd pleaser and the price is right for what you're getting.
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APPEARANCE: Dark, brick red AROMA: Herbs and asian spices, basil, potting soil TASTE: Little bit of heat with some tannins, short finish with a hint of radish
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Rich color, slightly cloudy ruby. Moderately aromatic, dark fruit flavor with nice minerality. A very classic Toscana, smoother than anticipated, my biggest complaint is the fruit is taking a back seat to other flavors (and not in the interesting kind of way). If you like fruit-forward wines, this is not for you. If you want a smoother rendition of a Toscana classic that pairs excellent with food, go for it. Finish is medium in length, but again, not so powerful as to leave one fully satisfied. For $20/bottle, I'd go elsewhere for a great QPR option. Would not cellar for much longer.
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Color: Dark, glass-staining purple, almost opaque in the center.
Nose: Very tight. Not much coming through other than a rich, melted milk chocolate note, vanilla, and maybe a tiny whiff of plum. As it breathes in the glass, a little bit more dark fruit emerges, as well as a hint of leather and cellar dust.
Mouthfeel: Medium-full bodied and velvety.
Palate: Dark, sweet and tart fruit, like blackcurrant jam, with lots of chocolate and some baking spice. The finish is rich and pleasant, but of moderate length, leaving behind firm but not overbearing tannins and a cocoa bitterness at the back of the tongue.
This is an opulent, luxuriant wine, with good pure fruit and great concentration if not much complexity or subtlety. If you like dark fruit and chocolate, you'll like this. If it weren't disappointing on the nose, and if it had a little bit more in the way of secondary flavors, I would have been very happy. But I give it credit for its tastiness.
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Lovely SuperTuscan, pretty nose, very floral, with purple fruit and a dose of vanilla. Full-bodied palate has juicy blackberry fruit up front but not overdone, with dark plum, cassis, mountain herbs, rawhide, and leathery tannins. Excellent balance overall and very enjoyable. Drink now.
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I liked this. The sangiovese shows through clearly. Nice acidity. Dark cherry and maybe a little cola flavors. Nice finish. Good structure. I'd buy this. It seems food friendly.
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Enjoyed at Insieme in NYC with Kim and my sister paired with the chef's tasting menu. Very nice still young but very approachable sangiovese, this vintage almost pure sangiovese rather then the more typical super-Tuscan blend of some of the other recent vintages. Dark purple, initially tight but opened up very nicely over the course of the dinner - would thus recommend a short decant but this wine is almost ready to drink as is. Nose surprisingly expressive with some earth, cola, dark cherry and at the end almost a floral note of lilac. Medium bodied, very smooth / well balanced, notes of terroir, dark plum and smoke developing late on the palate. Marked up significantly at the restaurant but at the currently listed average CT price a very good QPR - definitely recommend this and could see this cellaring well for 3-5 years but not a long term cellar project.
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Ce vin m'apparait de mieux en mieux avec chaque chaque nouveau millésime. On évite de tomber dans le IGT trop mur et confituré, pour adopter un style plus proche du Chianti Classico. Une certaine acidité vient tendre une belle matière fruitée, et l'élevage est bien dosé. Très bon vin à petit prix.
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12/10/2017 - John O' Likes this wine:
Beautifully integrated. enjoy
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11/19/2017 - mike410 Likes this wine: 93 Points
My last bottle out of a case of 12 and the best bottle I have tasted. It's so well balanced now, and the fruit is not overpowered by anything else.
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7/6/2017 - stefad wrote: 92 Points
Dernière bouteille et parfaite ! Belle matière, suave, tanins fondus. 92/100
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10/3/2015 - mike410 Likes this wine: 92 Points
9 months since my last notes. Still very consistent with my last tasting.
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1/13/2015 - mike410 Likes this wine: 92 Points
It seems this wine came out of it's slumber. Nicely balanced and very fruity.
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10/4/2014 - isbjoern wrote: 88 Points
A very dark and dry wine, high extraction, slightly tannic and not very expressive, maybe in a closed phase, some blackcurrant, quite bitter on the finish. Bordeaux style. A wine that needs food, being served after an extrovert Cotes du Rhone Villages 2007 didn't do it any favor. - 88 points
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9/1/2014 - thomasjjackson Likes this wine: 88 Points
This wine was the so called "hammerwine" from a well known swiss wine merchant; we bought 48 bottles and drunk a dozen in the last years; at early ages the wine was closed and in comparison to other supertuscans more like a bordeaux wine. I hope this bottle is the break - dark ruby color - long legs - nose with floral aromas and wild cherries - a touch of tannin - very fruity with caramel - good finish
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6/18/2014 - mike410 wrote:
Not sure if a wine as this can get closed after a while but the aftertaste was lingering and bitter. Though the nose was exquisite and the first taste in the mouth of was nice it definitely was off afterwards. I'll try again in a year.
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11/24/2013 - mike410 wrote: 90 Points
2 years since my last tasting. Not as enjoyable as my last bottle. The wine shows more spicy tones then last time. Probably won't get any better with age.
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1/20/2013 - EMTAME wrote: 88 Points
Nothing wrong with this wine...it's well made and quite consistent across the vintages I've had. I just wish the Sangiovese wasn't so overshadowed by its New World partner. Not my style, but I suspect it would be a crowd pleaser and the price is right for what you're getting.
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8/11/2012 - bjecjohnson wrote: 87 Points
APPEARANCE: Dark, brick red
AROMA: Herbs and asian spices, basil, potting soil
TASTE: Little bit of heat with some tannins, short finish with a hint of radish
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4/24/2012 - youngvintners Likes this wine:
pnp. alcoholic when opened. settles dows quickly. black cherry, medium bodied, mildly tannic finish. went well with pizza. not too complex.
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4/5/2012 - rallylizard wrote: 89 Points
Rich color, slightly cloudy ruby. Moderately aromatic, dark fruit flavor with nice minerality. A very classic Toscana, smoother than anticipated, my biggest complaint is the fruit is taking a back seat to other flavors (and not in the interesting kind of way). If you like fruit-forward wines, this is not for you. If you want a smoother rendition of a Toscana classic that pairs excellent with food, go for it. Finish is medium in length, but again, not so powerful as to leave one fully satisfied. For $20/bottle, I'd go elsewhere for a great QPR option. Would not cellar for much longer.
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12/8/2011 - JVG wrote: 88 Points
Color: Dark, glass-staining purple, almost opaque in the center.
Nose: Very tight. Not much coming through other than a rich, melted milk chocolate note, vanilla, and maybe a tiny whiff of plum. As it breathes in the glass, a little bit more dark fruit emerges, as well as a hint of leather and cellar dust.
Mouthfeel: Medium-full bodied and velvety.
Palate: Dark, sweet and tart fruit, like blackcurrant jam, with lots of chocolate and some baking spice. The finish is rich and pleasant, but of moderate length, leaving behind firm but not overbearing tannins and a cocoa bitterness at the back of the tongue.
This is an opulent, luxuriant wine, with good pure fruit and great concentration if not much complexity or subtlety. If you like dark fruit and chocolate, you'll like this. If it weren't disappointing on the nose, and if it had a little bit more in the way of secondary flavors, I would have been very happy. But I give it credit for its tastiness.
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11/3/2011 - Ceo wrote: 88 Points
Great with pizza
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9/24/2011 - jdrago wrote: 87 Points
Big tannins, needs aging to smooth out. Expect to be really Good by 2013.
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5/1/2011 - Giggs wrote: 92 Points
Lovely SuperTuscan, pretty nose, very floral, with purple fruit and a dose of vanilla. Full-bodied palate has juicy blackberry fruit up front but not overdone, with dark plum, cassis, mountain herbs, rawhide, and leathery tannins. Excellent balance overall and very enjoyable. Drink now.
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4/9/2011 - stevetimko wrote:
I liked this. The sangiovese shows through clearly. Nice acidity. Dark cherry and maybe a little cola flavors. Nice finish. Good structure. I'd buy this. It seems food friendly.
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10/16/2010 - ikkaariainen wrote: 89 Points
Enjoyed at Insieme in NYC with Kim and my sister paired with the chef's tasting menu. Very nice still young but very approachable sangiovese, this vintage almost pure sangiovese rather then the more typical super-Tuscan blend of some of the other recent vintages. Dark purple, initially tight but opened up very nicely over the course of the dinner - would thus recommend a short decant but this wine is almost ready to drink as is. Nose surprisingly expressive with some earth, cola, dark cherry and at the end almost a floral note of lilac. Medium bodied, very smooth / well balanced, notes of terroir, dark plum and smoke developing late on the palate. Marked up significantly at the restaurant but at the currently listed average CT price a very good QPR - definitely recommend this and could see this cellaring well for 3-5 years but not a long term cellar project.
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9/2/2010 - czar33 wrote: 87 Points
Très bien fait, aucun doute, sec et droit, mais quelque peu anonyme. Pour le prix (24,75$), correct.
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8/9/2010 - ludwigbpm wrote: 90 Points
Ce vin m'apparait de mieux en mieux avec chaque chaque nouveau millésime. On évite de tomber dans le IGT trop mur et confituré, pour adopter un style plus proche du Chianti Classico. Une certaine acidité vient tendre une belle matière fruitée, et l'élevage est bien dosé. Très bon vin à petit prix.
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