Oh yum, this bottle is in a really good spot. I remember the last one a few years ago being decent, but this one is really singing. Beautiful deep dark cherry notes are at the forefront on the pop n pour, plenty of vibrancy through the middle, with a smooth finish. I don't typically pick up tobacco notes others note in certain wines, but they seem to be emerging in this one with some air. Overall, well balanced and very tasty. The cellar has done this one right. Glad I have another. Its potential for further aging may well be greater than my patience to just enjoy it ...
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Italy 2014, The Crush; 9/20/2014-9/29/2014 (Tuscany, Venice): Tasted and purchased on the Grand Piazza in Montepulciano. Contucci has their own tasting room. We wandered in by accident looking for the Consortium. We tasted through a half dozen wines and liked this one the best. Pretty wildflower nose. Graphite, black fruit, mineral. Plenty tannic.
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10/18/2023 - Adventr.us Likes this wine: 92 Points
Oh yum, this bottle is in a really good spot. I remember the last one a few years ago being decent, but this one is really singing. Beautiful deep dark cherry notes are at the forefront on the pop n pour, plenty of vibrancy through the middle, with a smooth finish. I don't typically pick up tobacco notes others note in certain wines, but they seem to be emerging in this one with some air. Overall, well balanced and very tasty. The cellar has done this one right. Glad I have another. Its potential for further aging may well be greater than my patience to just enjoy it ...
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5/28/2018 - Levinsb wrote: 93 Points
Soft cherry berry flavors with rose sandalwood aromas. Balanced acidity, smooth tannins. Drinking perfectly right now and highly recommended.
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10/12/2014 - BrunelloBob wrote: 89 Points
Italy 2014, The Crush; 9/20/2014-9/29/2014 (Tuscany, Venice): Tasted and purchased on the Grand Piazza in Montepulciano. Contucci has their own tasting room. We wandered in by accident looking for the Consortium.
We tasted through a half dozen wines and liked this one the best. Pretty wildflower nose. Graphite, black fruit, mineral. Plenty tannic.
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