I purchased just one bottle to fill out a case order from Januik winery, just out of curiosity to try a WA State Sangiovese. I had this bottle with a few wine friends, alongside a Brunello di Montalcino that was at least twice as expensive. I'm happy to report that the Novelty Hill more than held its own. Slightly richer, with a bigger body, probably due to some new Oak. Still it was a medium bodied wine, with a nice palate cleansing acidity. Notes of strawberries, red cherry and raspberry aromas and flavors. Next time I order from Januik, I'll get more than one bottle of this.
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Tasted after several hours of air. Dark purple color. Opaque. Round red berry fruits and then bamm some medium plus acid kicks in. Firm tannins. Went great with sausage Bolognese pasta. The fruit pops back out on the finish. Good persistence. Very nice effort. This still needs time though.
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7/27/2021 - SMHalps Likes this wine: 90 Points
I purchased just one bottle to fill out a case order from Januik winery, just out of curiosity to try a WA State Sangiovese. I had this bottle with a few wine friends, alongside a Brunello di Montalcino that was at least twice as expensive. I'm happy to report that the Novelty Hill more than held its own. Slightly richer, with a bigger body, probably due to some new Oak. Still it was a medium bodied wine, with a nice palate cleansing acidity. Notes of strawberries, red cherry and raspberry aromas and flavors. Next time I order from Januik, I'll get more than one bottle of this.
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12/26/2020 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasted after several hours of air. Dark purple color. Opaque. Round red berry fruits and then bamm some medium plus acid kicks in. Firm tannins. Went great with sausage Bolognese pasta. The fruit pops back out on the finish. Good persistence. Very nice effort. This still needs time though.
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6/28/2020 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasted after 2 hours of air. Dark garnet color. Firm gritty tannins. Some dark fruits that dry on the finish.
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11/27/2019 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 91 Points
An explosion of red berry fruit on the palate. Excellent grip. Nice balance. Some spicy notes. Good persistence. Medium plus finish
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10/27/2019 - mazama wrote:
Winery says to wait 2 years +
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