Pre-Birthday Warmup Dinner with Friends (The Bristol - Chicago IL): Opened and decanted an hour+ before serving, then enjoyed over several hours. Lots of mostly mature red and black cherry with dried autumn flowers, braised meat, leather, and tar. Good when first served, this kept harmonizing further with more time in glass, while also getting longer and more finessed.
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(Marcarini Barolo "Brunate") Yes! Just singing right out of the bottle with tar, bright cherry fruit, cranberry, mineral and truffle. Just beautiful on the nose. Floral yet earthy with tons of fruit. Opulent palate with incredibly pure, deep fruit with just the right amount of tang. Long finish with perfect balance. Just hitting its peak of maturity.
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6/1/2023 - fclarity wrote: 94 Points
I only had a quick taste of this but I was quite impressed with its Burgundy-like style. Integrated and attractive.
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3/29/2023 - paulst Likes this wine: 94 Points
Sweet full cherry and raspberry; long sweet finish.
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2/26/2023 - paulst Likes this wine: 95 Points
Mature; gathered; integrated; layered cherry and light licorice; sweet finish.
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10/21/2022 - Burgundy Al wrote: 93 Points
Pre-Birthday Warmup Dinner with Friends (The Bristol - Chicago IL): Opened and decanted an hour+ before serving, then enjoyed over several hours. Lots of mostly mature red and black cherry with dried autumn flowers, braised meat, leather, and tar. Good when first served, this kept harmonizing further with more time in glass, while also getting longer and more finessed.
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4/4/2022 - paulst Does not like this wine: 80 Points
Sad shape; beat up; not good.
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