Still young. Dark color, elegant nose. Fresh bouquet of dark berries, nicely integrated wood. Not overly opulent, more elegant, more Bordeaux than Napa. Will hold a couple of more years.
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Hmm nice wine, been cellaring for a while, brought home from Italy work trip in early-mid oughts. Cork crumbled but wine is good. Color still vibrant with some (but minimal) bricking. Nose has a bit of petroleum jelly up front tho it faded w/ time, rich fruit at the beginning, bit of eucalyptus, black berry. Nose richer than palate, which I like. Still juicy mouthfeel with great acidity, tart dark berries, cherry, and a long mouthwatering finish; still tannins but not obtrusive, hint of sawdust. There’s also a hide and seek hint of sweetness that I can’t pin down. Overall I love this. Edited to add - this has a lot of life left, if you have some, no rush.
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Very good wine! Deep, rich, and nuanced, this was a real treat. Tons of black and purple fruit, licorice root - this was intense. This is a big wine but done so well - definitely not overdone like a rich Napa cab, but big with just enough restraint to keep everything in harmony.
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5/5/2024 - shafer1994 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Still young. Dark color, elegant nose. Fresh bouquet of dark berries, nicely integrated wood. Not overly opulent, more elegant, more Bordeaux than Napa. Will hold a couple of more years.
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2/17/2022 - Squirreljam Likes this wine:
Hmm nice wine, been cellaring for a while, brought home from Italy work trip in early-mid oughts. Cork crumbled but wine is good. Color still vibrant with some (but minimal) bricking. Nose has a bit of petroleum jelly up front tho it faded w/ time, rich fruit at the beginning, bit of eucalyptus, black berry. Nose richer than palate, which I like. Still juicy mouthfeel with great acidity, tart dark berries, cherry, and a long mouthwatering finish; still tannins but not obtrusive, hint of sawdust. There’s also a hide and seek hint of sweetness that I can’t pin down. Overall I love this.
Edited to add - this has a lot of life left, if you have some, no rush.
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2/8/2016 - jonanator wrote: 93 Points
Very good wine! Deep, rich, and nuanced, this was a real treat. Tons of black and purple fruit, licorice root - this was intense. This is a big wine but done so well - definitely not overdone like a rich Napa cab, but big with just enough restraint to keep everything in harmony.
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10/20/2012 - cabinbor wrote: 95 Points
Excellante!
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9/28/2011 - johnwine Likes this wine: 95 Points
This blend of Sangiovese and Merlot is sumptuous on the palate with intense flavors of currant, black cherry and cassis.
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