This one gets a high score simply for the pleasure and flavor - VERY very tasty and easy to enjoy. Good balance, nice concentration, great refreshing acidity and really tasty. This one is not about complexity or about personality - but it has everything else, and sometimes that is all that is needed. 9 Euro!!!!!
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Dark red color. Sweet smelling plums and dried fruit, Christmas cake spice, some high toned menthol volatile acids. Very grippy tannins that coat the soft palate and front teeth. Moderate acidity despite the warm fruit flavors. 13.5 % abv. I liked it but found it a little tiring without food. With grilled tri tip the wine worked well. Will try again, but maybe wait for another vintage before buying more. $23.
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Far Niente: This was fairly rustic but with great charm and character; big t’s, good red-earthy elements, minerals with ripe dark berries and ripe plum. Great for simple fare? W/Osso Bucco. Barolo much better. Arnie Guston Dinner.
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7/31/2009 - Lorien wrote: 89 Points
see my notes 12/21/2008 rated 90 points. i now add, that its a little more complex. lovely lovely wine
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12/21/2008 - Lorien wrote: 90 Points
This one gets a high score simply for the pleasure and flavor - VERY very tasty and easy to enjoy. Good balance, nice concentration, great refreshing acidity and really tasty. This one is not about complexity or about personality - but it has everything else, and sometimes that is all that is needed. 9 Euro!!!!!
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2/5/2008 - marc d wrote:
Dark red color. Sweet smelling plums and dried fruit, Christmas cake spice, some high toned menthol volatile acids. Very grippy tannins that coat the soft palate and front teeth. Moderate acidity despite the warm fruit flavors. 13.5 % abv. I liked it but found it a little tiring without food. With grilled tri tip the wine worked well. Will try again, but maybe wait for another vintage before buying more. $23.
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11/24/2007 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
Far Niente: This was fairly rustic but with great charm and character; big t’s, good red-earthy elements, minerals with ripe dark berries and ripe plum. Great for simple fare? W/Osso Bucco. Barolo much better. Arnie Guston Dinner.
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