April 23, 2024 - 25th anniversary wine for the Estate. Opened with blue/red fruit bouquet and was initially tightly wound. With time in the glass the aromatics opened and the wine became silken. Purity freshness and intensity framed the palate. I liked it more and more as I spent time with it. A beautiful wine.
October 21, 2023 - Cracking the whip; 10/16/2023-10/23/2023 (Eagan, MN): N: A light and clean cranberry note with a freshness to it, and an airy stone note as if you’re in an open field of dried grass, near the sea, without any saline notes from the ocean breeze.
P: Cranberries with a drying sensation on the palate. Oak and graphite on the finish along with tons of steeped tea.
Drinkable now but something tells me this could use even more age.. The palate is still very strict and a bit austere. Could use some decanting if serving now. Curious to see how this evolves the next 4-6 years.
September 11, 2023 - still has a long way to go but with remarkable upside potential
double decant for 5 hours
still backwards at first but began to finally yield a little magic at vinetasters
not hard to pick out tuscany area [compared to piedmont] but so so stiff still
will try again in 7-10 years
August 24, 2023 - Vinminnen 17 (Fiskaregatan Lund): Vinminnen 17
August 6, 2023 - Super Tuscan!
Great flavour, lovely texture, wonderful complexity.
Enjoyed with 2 other couples to accompany a great Spanish tapas style meal.
August 1, 2023 - Ornellaia Dinner (Stefani Prime - Lincolnwood IL): Double blind in what turned out to be an Ornellaia vertical, which I correctly identified as an Italian Bordeaux blend. I think there was something wrong with this bottle. Restrained start with subdued aromas, then much too tart on the palate and nearly drying. This should be beautiful.
July 17, 2023 - Dark berries, liquorice, mocha and herbs. I think it was a bit too young however it wouldn't keep much longer. 3-4 years at the most. Super delicious bottle.
June 17, 2023 - Super soft tannins, cherry, plum, medium finish, full body
June 14, 2023 - A profound wine fully integrated with cherry & chocolate flavors
May 19, 2023 - Gentlemen's birthday weekend - wine tasting journey: Liguria & the Cote d'Azur; 5/18/2023-5/20/2023 (Perinaldo, Liguria, Italy & Cote d'Azur France): Clearly recognized as middle aged. However, quite some discussions whether this is a Bordeaux or just Bordeaux based grapes.
This wine was in a very nice condition and clearly a highlight this evening. Sadly prices have exploded and I am not seeing myself buying more of these.
Bought at Mövenpick Wein Düsseldorf November 2013 für 120 €. Current market value, a whopping 250 €. *sigh!*