50% Nebbiolo, 50% Barbera Same basic notes as before. Better on 2nd day with a decant. A beautiful wine. Brilliant purple core and red edges. Glass staining ....... thicker then expected. Aromas of lavender and violets lead the way, with rich dark berries, graphite, and black tea. Medium to full bodied, integrates the alcohol well. But the overall mouthfeel has a thickness to it (not viscous) as you roll it around. A bit of funkiness to the flavour. Tannins are drying on the finish, with a bitter tea/tar ..... grainy and firm. Nice sweet ripe dark berry flavours from start to mid palate. Long finish. Let this breath to bring more out.
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2012 Giorgio Pelissero Langhe Long Now
4/20/2024 - OttawaB Likes this wine: 92 Points
50% Nebbiolo, 50% Barbera
Same basic notes as before. Better on 2nd day with a decant.
A beautiful wine. Brilliant purple core and red edges. Glass staining ....... thicker then expected. Aromas of lavender and violets lead the way, with rich dark berries, graphite, and black tea.
Medium to full bodied, integrates the alcohol well. But the overall mouthfeel has a thickness to it (not viscous) as you roll it around. A bit of funkiness to the flavour. Tannins are drying on the finish, with a bitter tea/tar ..... grainy and firm. Nice sweet ripe dark berry flavours from start to mid palate. Long finish.
Let this breath to bring more out.
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2005 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904
4/20/2024 - OttawaB Likes this wine: 92 Points
Took a while to open up fully. Very nice. Drank without taking notes.
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2016 Kamara Estate Pure Nimbus Russus
4/20/2024 - OttawaB Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very enjoyable wine. Nice medium weight, good berry fruit, spices. Not much in the way of detailed notes.
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