Deep dark red center, red rim with some signs of age (but still surprisingly youthful). Moist tobacco, damsons, kirsch, ripe black and red cherries, plush and a little heady. Smooth and a little sweet, plums and cherries, brambles and blueberries, creamy, supporting tannins, briar and tobacco, some wood but well integrated, great length. This has matured very well and is punching above its weight. Great influence from the modest Cabernet/Merlot component in the blend. Drinking well now, but will last for another 5 years.
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Cabernet and Sangiovese in this Super Tuscan blend; blackberry and espresso in a super rich, tannic, velvety body. Sticky tannins that will stain your teeth. Super indeed, this is a massive, wine but under control. Fantastic with greek meatballs, it stands up quite well the medium-strong flavors and even the tomato-onion side! Very classy and well built. Try again in 4-5 years.
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10/29/2016 - pdadams66 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Deep dark red center, red rim with some signs of age (but still surprisingly youthful).
Moist tobacco, damsons, kirsch, ripe black and red cherries, plush and a little heady.
Smooth and a little sweet, plums and cherries, brambles and blueberries, creamy, supporting tannins, briar and tobacco, some wood but well integrated, great length.
This has matured very well and is punching above its weight. Great influence from the modest Cabernet/Merlot component in the blend. Drinking well now, but will last for another 5 years.
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2/18/2014 - pdadams66 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Still good. Getting better over time. Needs a couple more years.
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4/21/2013 - pdadams66 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Dense with good blend of sangiovese and cabernet fruit. A few rough edges at the moment, probably best in a couple more years.
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10/14/2010 - peternelson wrote: 92 Points
Cabernet and Sangiovese in this Super Tuscan blend; blackberry and espresso in a super rich, tannic, velvety body. Sticky tannins that will stain your teeth. Super indeed, this is a massive, wine but under control. Fantastic with greek meatballs, it stands up quite well the medium-strong flavors and even the tomato-onion side! Very classy and well built. Try again in 4-5 years.
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