2005 La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino

Community Tasting Notes (40) Avg Score: 90.8 points

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  12/25/2020 - Al Ehrhardt wrote:

  Dark cherries, plums, eucalyptus, menthol, very earthy, leather.

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  10/26/2020 - tomoem Likes this wine: 92 Points

  My last bottle .... Sadly! As such it is an awesome wine. I will be finding more at auction as I note that they are out there at $50/ bottle
  
  Tonight it is aromatic with berries which waft right out of the popped bottle and glass. Aromas are layered with hints of iron, asphalt and cherry. In mouth the wine furthers the fruit presence with a reserved but present cherry flavor which lingers for 20 seconds. The mid palette reveals complex earthy notes with oh so slightly tannic wild cherry, a hint of strawberry amidst a watery mouthfeel. Thinner then viscous mouth presence, the wine is rich, berry laden and balanced.
  
  Well worth the current auction pricing in the $50's.

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  7/11/2020 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:

  PnP, served at 62F/16,7C (which I think helps greatly, but that's probably just my palate). This was/is completely approachable on the PnP. That said, it remained fairly linear through the last glass. By linear, I mean it stayed in a fairly narrow band of depth/breadth/complexity. Some wines can re-invent themselves with each new pour, this remains pretty consistent from start to finish, and by that I mean cheerful, and quite delicious. It's probably approaching its mid-way point in life; a touch of primary, lots of secondary, and a glimpse of tertiary. The generous Fr. oak treatment is resolved enough for my (oak averse) palate, and the acids have just enough perk, so I say start opening if you've not in a while. The 14,5% abv. never had a chance to show itself as I kept this under 68F at all times. Medium/chunky sediment; drink thru 2025. recommended
  
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  1/22/2020 - Quarked wrote: flawed

  Cork was slightly pushed out and showing seepage. Unpleasant acetone and wet dog notes.

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  11/19/2017 - Hargate Likes this wine: 92 Points

  This has aged nicely and could go another few years and be even better.

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