This wine blew me away. In equal parts vibrant & fresh, as well as luxurious due to its aged elements. Characteristics of black raspberry and plum provide a pleasant fruit foundation, but more sophisticated notes of spice, mint, old leather and dry flowers take it to another level. Powerful bouquet and long finish. This is the most aged Saxum I've had (almost 15 years) and super impressed with its longevity.
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Oooh these 2016 chiantis are in a superb drinking window right now. Full-bodied (for chianti) with resolved, but present tannins, and a complex flavor profile showing black fruit, dark cherry, and spice. Delicious wine.
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2020 Bodegas Rosario Vera Rioja
5/3/2024 - pgb67 wrote: 91 Points
What a great QPR! A lot going on with this $15 wine. Dusty tannins the way I like them, with a rustic flavor profile of cherry, leather and tobacco.
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2010 Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard
5/3/2024 - pgb67 wrote: 98 Points
This wine blew me away. In equal parts vibrant & fresh, as well as luxurious due to its aged elements. Characteristics of black raspberry and plum provide a pleasant fruit foundation, but more sophisticated notes of spice, mint, old leather and dry flowers take it to another level. Powerful bouquet and long finish. This is the most aged Saxum I've had (almost 15 years) and super impressed with its longevity.
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2016 Ormanni Chianti Classico Riserva Borro del Diavolo
5/3/2024 - pgb67 wrote: 92 Points
Oooh these 2016 chiantis are in a superb drinking window right now. Full-bodied (for chianti) with resolved, but present tannins, and a complex flavor profile showing black fruit, dark cherry, and spice. Delicious wine.
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