On opening pungent forest floor/crushed leaves and pipe tobacco. Let it slow ox for a few hours while cooking dinner. Nose still earthy, but rose pedals and cherry becoming predominant. Almost minty.
On the palate very earthy with tart cherry, balsamic and slight herbaceous notes. Tannins are still very substantial, but well in balance.
Beautiful wine, and I am very happy to have more. Next one in 5 years. 94 pts
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Upon opening it had a very strong dill nose. That quickly blew off and blueberry dominated the nose. Very brambly fruit on the pallet with a hint of vanilla. Nice Zin.
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2019 La Miraja Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato
2/5/2021 - Brobeman Does not like this wine:
Almost slightly stewed on the nose but still partially tart on the finish. Not a balanced or enjoyable wine
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2010 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello
2/15/2020 - Brobeman Likes this wine: 94 Points
On opening pungent forest floor/crushed leaves and pipe tobacco. Let it slow ox for a few hours while cooking dinner. Nose still earthy, but rose pedals and cherry becoming predominant. Almost minty.
On the palate very earthy with tart cherry, balsamic and slight herbaceous notes. Tannins are still very substantial, but well in balance.
Beautiful wine, and I am very happy to have more. Next one in 5 years. 94 pts
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2014 Turley Zinfandel Judge Bell
9/28/2018 - Brobeman wrote: 91 Points
Upon opening it had a very strong dill nose. That quickly blew off and blueberry dominated the nose. Very brambly fruit on the pallet with a hint of vanilla. Nice Zin.
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