Sort of disappointed with this Fantini. I actually prefer the standard Edizione Cinque Autoctoni to this Limited Release. This 5 Italian grape blend, mostly Montepulciano and Primitivo is very concentrated, which is probably the intention. Yet, I found it to be very fruit forward; almost overpowering which made it difficult to identify other aspects of the wine. Very intense notes of cherry and blackcurrants. Softer acidity and not so memorable tannins.
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Stunning colour; ruby red to garnet. Red fruit, spice, and some balsamic to smell. The Sangiovese and Cabernet blend was very fruity with overpowering sour cherry but vibrant acidity. Light to medium bodied and soft to rounded tannins. A cool wine from Arizona.
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A really impressive Cali cab with Bordeaux style power. Fragrant on the nose displaying loads of dark fruit, spice, mocha and walnut, vanilla and tobacco. Silky smooth tannins and soft acidity. A refreshing finish. I’d buy a case of this!
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2020 Fantini Edizione Cinque Autoctoni Collection Limited Release
5/5/2024 - t_slips wrote: 89 Points
Sort of disappointed with this Fantini. I actually prefer the standard Edizione Cinque Autoctoni to this Limited Release. This 5 Italian grape blend, mostly Montepulciano and Primitivo is very concentrated, which is probably the intention. Yet, I found it to be very fruit forward; almost overpowering which made it difficult to identify other aspects of the wine. Very intense notes of cherry and blackcurrants. Softer acidity and not so memorable tannins.
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2017 Caduceus Cellars Nagual del Marzo Marzo Block
5/5/2024 - t_slips Likes this wine: 92 Points
Stunning colour; ruby red to garnet. Red fruit, spice, and some balsamic to smell. The Sangiovese and Cabernet blend was very fruity with overpowering sour cherry but vibrant acidity. Light to medium bodied and soft to rounded tannins. A cool wine from Arizona.
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2018 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
4/29/2024 - t_slips Likes this wine: 94 Points
A really impressive Cali cab with Bordeaux style power. Fragrant on the nose displaying loads of dark fruit, spice, mocha and walnut, vanilla and tobacco. Silky smooth tannins and soft acidity. A refreshing finish. I’d buy a case of this!
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