Dark ruby, inky, hint of purple still. Deep bouquet of black cherry, spice, chocolate. Dry. Good acidity. Tannins mellowed but obvious still. Good level of fruit. Slightly dry, tannic finish. Needs another year, but drinking ok
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I have real problems with this blend of grapes. This one was quite pricey so I was hoping for better. Dull ruby. Medium intensity. Sharp fruit esters on the nose, mainly black cherry and blackberry. On the palate the acidity and alcohol were high. It finished with a strong taste of red liquorice. It just wasn’t very pleasant. We left half for the next day and a lot of the somewhat artificial aromas had gone but it left the wine quite flat and uninteresting.
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2015 Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Villa Gemma
2/15/2024 - Ashdene Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dark ruby, inky, hint of purple still. Deep bouquet of black cherry, spice, chocolate. Dry. Good acidity. Tannins mellowed but obvious still. Good level of fruit. Slightly dry, tannic finish. Needs another year, but drinking ok
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2018 Henschke Johann's Garden
1/14/2024 - Ashdene Does not like this wine: 88 Points
I have real problems with this blend of grapes. This one was quite pricey so I was hoping for better. Dull ruby. Medium intensity. Sharp fruit esters on the nose, mainly black cherry and blackberry. On the palate the acidity and alcohol were high. It finished with a strong taste of red liquorice. It just wasn’t very pleasant. We left half for the next day and a lot of the somewhat artificial aromas had gone but it left the wine quite flat and uninteresting.
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2018 Dopff au Moulin Gewurztraminer Brand
1/7/2024 - Ashdene Likes this wine: 91 Points
Bright golden colour. Predominantly lychee and rose on the bouquet. Smooth, semisweet. Medium high acidity. Candied fruit, long finish. Quality wine
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