shared with pat at selkirk manor. winding down the end of a busy week. the wine is still enjoyable but has started to thin out as compared with previous tasting note in 2009. the color is still dark "black and blue". nose is fragrant but reserved. a little thin in the mouth. it builds slightly with air but fades quickly. blackberry and plum. i remain loyal to this producer since they are down the road from pat's home town. i would hope to find greater successes in more recent vintages. i will also make a point of drinking them younger.
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Big and strong - decent balance of fruit and wood. Don't think I'm cut out for Italian wines though... they always seem very muscular to me, although this one wasn't too overwhelming with the acid levels.
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enjoyed this wine with our first easter sunday dinner at selkirk manor. shared with pat, ellen, donna, giulio, frankie, grandma and grandpa. this vintage appears to have been more successful than the 2004. dark color. very clean and fesh. although not of distinguished character, it does offer substantial fruit and body. seems to have some staying power. holds up well to leg of lamb.
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2/5/2011 - bacchus wrote: 89 Points
shared with pat at selkirk manor. winding down the end of a busy week. the wine is still enjoyable but has started to thin out as compared with previous tasting note in 2009. the color is still dark "black and blue". nose is fragrant but reserved. a little thin in the mouth. it builds slightly with air but fades quickly. blackberry and plum. i remain loyal to this producer since they are down the road from pat's home town. i would hope to find greater successes in more recent vintages. i will also make a point of drinking them younger.
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9/15/2010 - datguy wrote: 89 Points
The wine is dark in colour which shows strength, exuberance, vitality yet remaining elegant, balanced and pure.
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12/27/2009 - Claud57 wrote: 84 Points
Dark fruits
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9/14/2009 - vino vidi vici wrote: 88 Points
Big and strong - decent balance of fruit and wood. Don't think I'm cut out for Italian wines though... they always seem very muscular to me, although this one wasn't too overwhelming with the acid levels.
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4/12/2009 - bacchus wrote: 89 Points
enjoyed this wine with our first easter sunday dinner at selkirk manor. shared with pat, ellen, donna, giulio, frankie, grandma and grandpa. this vintage appears to have been more successful than the 2004. dark color. very clean and fesh. although not of distinguished character, it does offer substantial fruit and body. seems to have some staying power. holds up well to leg of lamb.
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