Opened this up six hours before dinner. It was either not a very flavorable wine or needed a great deal more time -- maybe five years. Somewhat better with food but still not one I would buy again at this point.
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. I think this is mostly Nebbiolo, and it shows in glimpses of leather, tar, and violet. But it's not very tannic, quite smooth in texture. Black cherry fruit, but seems to be holding quite a bit in reserve. Light hints of vanillin oak. Nice if restrained wine, drinks well on night 2. I like this now, but I think I'll like a lot more in 5-10 years. B/B+ with lots of upward potential.
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8/7/2014 - Matches wrote:
The wine seemed to lack verve. Not much on the nose, not much on the palate either. Nice wine, but I'm not thrilled. Won't rate
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3/28/2014 - xena wrote: 88 Points
Opened this up six hours before dinner. It was either not a very flavorable wine or needed a great deal more time -- maybe five years. Somewhat better with food but still not one I would buy again at this point.
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6/29/2013 - Marcyrillo wrote: 89 Points
Earthy. Light, good acidity, soft tannins, medium to long persistance. Already evolved, but has potential for a few more years.
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5/15/2012 - Marcyrillo Likes this wine:
Elegant. I will wait a few more months to open the next bottle.
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3/30/2012 - DaleW wrote:
. I think this is mostly Nebbiolo, and it shows in glimpses of leather, tar, and violet. But it's not very tannic, quite smooth in texture. Black cherry fruit, but seems to be holding quite a bit in reserve. Light hints of vanillin oak. Nice if restrained wine, drinks well on night 2. I like this now, but I think I'll like a lot more in 5-10 years. B/B+ with lots of upward potential.
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