Holiday Parties 2019 (Dogwood Grove, Arlington, VA): Mouthfilling and rich, with a decant unveiling a lovely creamy blanket of dried cherry and plum fruit. Structured with close-grained tannins, but enlivened by a vein of acidity. Continued to evolve over time to develop more sophisticated notes of clove, espresso, and roasted coffee bean. Quite satisfying with a rich and elegant Christmas meal. Would recommend holding this a few more years or decanting for a couple of hours.
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1/6/2020 - pgb67 wrote: 94 Points
Holiday Parties 2019 (Dogwood Grove, Arlington, VA): Mouthfilling and rich, with a decant unveiling a lovely creamy blanket of dried cherry and plum fruit. Structured with close-grained tannins, but enlivened by a vein of acidity. Continued to evolve over time to develop more sophisticated notes of clove, espresso, and roasted coffee bean. Quite satisfying with a rich and elegant Christmas meal. Would recommend holding this a few more years or decanting for a couple of hours.
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8/22/2019 - BaylinBoy wrote: 87 Points
Still clear amarone characteristics but this is past-peak and secondary "port-like" notes are coming through. Drink now.
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6/11/2017 - Zweder wrote: 88 Points
Ripe fruits, some smoke, full bodied, good acidity and tannin.
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