The model of a super Tuscan. Heavily extracted. Ample oak. Dense dark plum color. Powerful fruit. Not so much nuance. Long life ahead of it, but for fans of less forced winemaking, it will always be a bit off.
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Another super bottle. The Sangiovese clearly dominates the Merlot here, with a nose of black olives, red and black fruit and a bit of fruit cake in the background. On the palate this is dry, still plenty of acidity, nicely resolved tannin and with good intensity and a long finish. Great structure, fruit and balance, this is drinking really well right now and won't, in my opinion, reward any further cellaring.
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At Union Sq. Cafe for L's birthday. Very harmonious now, drinking very well. "International" in style, yes, but good? No doubt. Very happily polished off by the birthday girl and I together with a great half bottle of Billecart Salmon CNF 1998.
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10/3/2017 - SteveHyde Likes this wine: 89 Points
The model of a super Tuscan. Heavily extracted. Ample oak. Dense dark plum color. Powerful fruit. Not so much nuance. Long life ahead of it, but for fans of less forced winemaking, it will always be a bit off.
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8/8/2014 - aquacongas Likes this wine: 92 Points
cassis, dark berries, pepper, leather, cherries, still fresh and round tannins, aging potential for another 5-7 years
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11/22/2012 - PJRONeill wrote: 93 Points
Another super bottle. The Sangiovese clearly dominates the Merlot here, with a nose of black olives, red and black fruit and a bit of fruit cake in the background. On the palate this is dry, still plenty of acidity, nicely resolved tannin and with good intensity and a long finish. Great structure, fruit and balance, this is drinking really well right now and won't, in my opinion, reward any further cellaring.
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2/18/2011 - alamoave wrote: 88 Points
Woody sangio dominates the palate; it's either too young (dubious), too old or just too woody.
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1/26/2011 - PJRONeill wrote: 93 Points
At Union Sq. Cafe for L's birthday. Very harmonious now, drinking very well. "International" in style, yes, but good? No doubt. Very happily polished off by the birthday girl and I together with a great half bottle of Billecart Salmon CNF 1998.
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