Food friendly. But a wine that sets Napa in a direction I don’t want it to go. Back in time. Or maybe it’s me that live in the past? I guess Parker taught me Napa. And I was a good student.
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I love this wine. It's as simple as that. I could go into more notes like I have previously but what's the point. I think I've drank between 8-10 bottles of the 2020 now. It's so amazing. Dicostanzo is one the best wineries around. I want to scream it from the rooftops.
Quite nice. Deep and dark, with a nuanced plush mouthfeel. Angular tannins come out a bit on the lengthy finish. Nose is flamboyant and floral, with violets and cassis that lifts this above similarly priced competition.
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This was average. Quite a muted nose, with some spice and leather. Liquorice and concentrated black fruit on the palette, with reasonable acidity. This wine also runs relatively hot, but can be controlled serving a bit below room temperature. Finish was relatively muted. Overall, it was quite closed and I hope that it would benefit from more time in the bottle. I’d revisit in 3-5 years. 90pts but I could see 92/93 with time.
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5/10/2024 - Teknsteel Likes this wine: 90 Points
Food friendly. But a wine that sets Napa in a direction I don’t want it to go. Back in time. Or maybe it’s me that live in the past? I guess Parker taught me Napa. And I was a good student.
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1/9/2024 - Pittpnthr wrote: 93 Points
Great wine, ready to drink early in the window. They do a fantastic job. Looking forward to drinking the rest.
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12/19/2023 - gymnastpro wrote: 93 Points
I love this wine. It's as simple as that. I could go into more notes like I have previously but what's the point. I think I've drank between 8-10 bottles of the 2020 now. It's so amazing. Dicostanzo is one the best wineries around. I want to scream it from the rooftops.
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11/26/2023 - Nutty08 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Quite nice. Deep and dark, with a nuanced plush mouthfeel. Angular tannins come out a bit on the lengthy finish. Nose is flamboyant and floral, with violets and cassis that lifts this above similarly priced competition.
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8/30/2023 - Noremedy21 wrote: 90 Points
This was average. Quite a muted nose, with some spice and leather. Liquorice and concentrated black fruit on the palette, with reasonable acidity. This wine also runs relatively hot, but can be controlled serving a bit below room temperature. Finish was relatively muted. Overall, it was quite closed and I hope that it would benefit from more time in the bottle. I’d revisit in 3-5 years. 90pts but I could see 92/93 with time.
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