Okay, when first opened it didn't have much going for it, but as it warms up, there's more there. However there's a big tannin structure that gets in the way and isn't balanced by the fruit and acid. And there's a hit of alcohol on the end. Not loving it.
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Has matured quite a bit from 2012 which was the last year I tried this. Textbook Nebbiolo - opens with earth, mushroom and minerals with bright acidity, high tannins and tart cherry on the palette. Nose is very similar to an aged Pinot. Tight on opening - needed about an hour of air before she opened up a bit. Suggest pairing with heartier red meat.
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Drinks very well right now. Probably at its prime, I doubt further ageing will add much, I'm glad I saved the last bottle a bit longer, has clearly matured from last time.
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PnP - a little tightly wound on initial pour so I let this sit in the glass for an hour before revisiting - improved with air. Dark fruits, spine of acidity with a lot of dusty tannins that linger on the tongue long after the wine has left your mouth. I think this has probably benefiting from the age and has added some complexity - not earth shattering but quite good.
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6/9/2018 - SeattlePaul wrote:
Okay, when first opened it didn't have much going for it, but as it warms up, there's more there. However there's a big tannin structure that gets in the way and isn't balanced by the fruit and acid. And there's a hit of alcohol on the end. Not loving it.
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12/31/2017 - FYS Likes this wine: 88 Points
Has matured quite a bit from 2012 which was the last year I tried this. Textbook Nebbiolo - opens with earth, mushroom and minerals with bright acidity, high tannins and tart cherry on the palette. Nose is very similar to an aged Pinot. Tight on opening - needed about an hour of air before she opened up a bit. Suggest pairing with heartier red meat.
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9/15/2017 - Njalla Likes this wine: 89 Points
Would definitely have lasted a few more years. Very tart, high acidity. Good wine!
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3/26/2017 - pswe Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drinks very well right now. Probably at its prime, I doubt further ageing will add much,
I'm glad I saved the last bottle a bit longer, has clearly matured from last time.
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12/30/2016 - retired_and_roving Likes this wine:
PnP - a little tightly wound on initial pour so I let this sit in the glass for an hour before revisiting - improved with air. Dark fruits, spine of acidity with a lot of dusty tannins that linger on the tongue long after the wine has left your mouth. I think this has probably benefiting from the age and has added some complexity - not earth shattering but quite good.
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