Purchased on shopkeeper’s recommendation at Domaine in Hollywood.
At first it had a slightly unpleasant funk which blew off after about 30 minutes. The body had a tight and powerful acidity and medium tanin. Very strong sour cherry flavor (haribo sour sghetti) also notes of menthol, licorice and herbs. Had a solid presence and continued to evolve with the fruit rounding off and maturing, leaving more room for the herbs as the bottle progressed. Definitely recommend, think it could be great in just a few more years but so good at this stage too.
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Very light tasting, little tannin left. Notes of tea and menthol on the bouquet. some fruit still present, ripe sweet cherry and black currant. Nicely alcoholic and not too harsh. I think this should be frank right away if you are holding on to any.
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Bright, acidic, almost a hint of bitterness like an Italian grapefruit soda. Agree with the other review which mentioned blood orange. Very nice to drink although I’d imagine this will evolve into something special in a few years.
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2020 AMI Bourgogne
7/7/2022 - Aj2k wrote: 91 Points
Purchased on shopkeeper’s recommendation at Domaine in Hollywood.
At first it had a slightly unpleasant funk which blew off after about 30 minutes. The body had a tight and powerful acidity and medium tanin. Very strong sour cherry flavor (haribo sour sghetti) also notes of menthol, licorice and herbs. Had a solid presence and continued to evolve with the fruit rounding off and maturing, leaving more room for the herbs as the bottle progressed. Definitely recommend, think it could be great in just a few more years but so good at this stage too.
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1998 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
2/12/2022 - Aj2k wrote: 95 Points
Very light tasting, little tannin left. Notes of tea and menthol on the bouquet. some fruit still present, ripe sweet cherry and black currant. Nicely alcoholic and not too harsh. I think this should be frank right away if you are holding on to any.
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2019 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco Cuvée delle Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana
2/9/2022 - Aj2k Likes this wine: 91 Points
Bright, acidic, almost a hint of bitterness like an Italian grapefruit soda. Agree with the other review which mentioned blood orange. Very nice to drink although I’d imagine this will evolve into something special in a few years.
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