If you're really spending serious money on Sangiovese based wines from Tuscany, why do you go for Brunello over Chianti Classico? Usually it's because you want that very tart acidity. You're looking for that structure. You want that restraint and elegance. You're looking for the highest quality expression of Sangiovese.
Perhaps this isn't it when you get darker fruit notes to go with the front of mouth tartness? Meaning this wine engages your palate completely? It might not reach the heights of the best Brunellos, Chianti Classicos, or other Toscanas. But it was very food friendly with a nice sirloin steak with green vegetables and sauteed onions. I'll happily buy this again as a Tuscan that goes well with food.
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As of February 2024, Wine Slash has some bottles at a discount. The discount is what encouraged me to purchase a few. I was so pleased that even if the regular price is a bit high, I'd like to buy more bottles at whatever price I can find. They'll please a crowd, while the wine's quality will make serious enthusiasts happy.
Upon pouring, the bubbles weren't especially small. So the delicate and balanced nature of the wine on my palate was encouraging and surprising. The classic rose Champagne notes of strawberry and raspberry are there, but they don't overpower the rest of the wine. The overall mouthfeel is very harmonious through the finish.
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I recently bought two bottles through Wine Spies. I'll be keeping the second bottle for a few more years before opening. I think this has great potential, but the extended aging in new French oak has this very structured and tannic in early 2024. I needed to have it open for several hours before it was enjoyable. It should be great a few years from now.
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2018 Terre Del Palio Brunello di Montalcino
3/8/2024 - camdawg Likes this wine: 89 Points
If you're really spending serious money on Sangiovese based wines from Tuscany, why do you go for Brunello over Chianti Classico? Usually it's because you want that very tart acidity. You're looking for that structure. You want that restraint and elegance. You're looking for the highest quality expression of Sangiovese.
Perhaps this isn't it when you get darker fruit notes to go with the front of mouth tartness? Meaning this wine engages your palate completely? It might not reach the heights of the best Brunellos, Chianti Classicos, or other Toscanas. But it was very food friendly with a nice sirloin steak with green vegetables and sauteed onions. I'll happily buy this again as a Tuscan that goes well with food.
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NV Lanson Champagne Le Rosé Brut
2/17/2024 - camdawg Likes this wine: 91 Points
(2016 base, 35 percent reserve wines)
As of February 2024, Wine Slash has some bottles at a discount. The discount is what encouraged me to purchase a few. I was so pleased that even if the regular price is a bit high, I'd like to buy more bottles at whatever price I can find. They'll please a crowd, while the wine's quality will make serious enthusiasts happy.
Upon pouring, the bubbles weren't especially small. So the delicate and balanced nature of the wine on my palate was encouraging and surprising. The classic rose Champagne notes of strawberry and raspberry are there, but they don't overpower the rest of the wine. The overall mouthfeel is very harmonious through the finish.
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2019 Maroon Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve Coombsville
2/14/2024 - camdawg Likes this wine:
I recently bought two bottles through Wine Spies. I'll be keeping the second bottle for a few more years before opening. I think this has great potential, but the extended aging in new French oak has this very structured and tannic in early 2024. I needed to have it open for several hours before it was enjoyable. It should be great a few years from now.
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