Drank 4-1/2 hours after decanting. Light garnet with a nose of something slightly floral, and a hint of anise and dark cherries, along with more than a whiff of alcohol. The palate has Bing cherries, more anise, and a bit of mint. The body is medium-, the acid is medium, and the tannins are present and slightly drying. The long finish maintains fruit to the end, but is dominated by drying tannins. ABV 14.5%.
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Nice balanced old world wine with cherry and other red fruit, leather and earth. High acidity, medium body, medium long finish that is best enjoyed with food. Very enjoyable with cheese and sausage board.
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Drank after 3 hours in a carafe. A light ruby red in color. The nose has red fruit (Strawberry? Cherry?), some hints of black fruit (Marionberry?) and floral notes. The palate has cherries and black fruit, not much mineral or secondary notes. It has a light body with a solid base of smooth tannins and good acidity. Does need adequate air to open. Alcohol 14.5%.
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12/4/2023 - Liz & John Likes this wine: 95 Points
Excellent. Not overpowering with osso buco. Lighter than Barolo but complex with good body and nose. I want to get more.
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10/30/2022 - gfwetzel Likes this wine: 88 Points
Drank 4-1/2 hours after decanting. Light garnet with a nose of something slightly floral, and a hint of anise and dark cherries, along with more than a whiff of alcohol. The palate has Bing cherries, more anise, and a bit of mint. The body is medium-, the acid is medium, and the tannins are present and slightly drying. The long finish maintains fruit to the end, but is dominated by drying tannins. ABV 14.5%.
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12/25/2021 - sma Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice balanced old world wine with cherry and other red fruit, leather and earth. High acidity, medium body, medium long finish that is best enjoyed with food. Very enjoyable with cheese and sausage board.
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9/24/2021 - Barcelona_nyc Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very floral on the nose and light. Fresh red berries. Would have guessed it were a boujalais if blind.
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2/25/2021 - gfwetzel wrote: 88 Points
Drank after 3 hours in a carafe. A light ruby red in color. The nose has red fruit (Strawberry? Cherry?), some hints of black fruit (Marionberry?) and floral notes. The palate has cherries and black fruit, not much mineral or secondary notes. It has a light body with a solid base of smooth tannins and good acidity. Does need adequate air to open. Alcohol 14.5%.
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