Tasted blind and thought it was bordeauxesque. After it opened up it showed immense spice and dried rose petals.
Tasted blind and thought it was bordeauxesque. After it opened up it showed immense spice and dried rose petals.
May 11th, 2015
Out of 3L.
Nov 12th, 2014
1997 and still has 10 years
1997 and still has 10 years
Jan 30th, 2022
Back to more classic style, perfectly integrated oak with cocoa, espresso, and warm sour cherry. Hints of acidity frame this so nicely, but it’s got that airy-smoky lightness that makes me think old Bordeaux. My WOTN.
Back to more classic style, perfectly integrated oak with cocoa, espresso, and warm sour cherry. Hints of acidity frame this so nicely, but it’s got that airy-smoky lightness that makes me think old Bordeaux. My WOTN.
Dec 15th, 2017
In a good spot. Still has some freshness, strong acid. Red fruit and herbs just starting to turn a corner. Fine, integrated tannin.
In a good spot. Still has some freshness, strong acid. Red fruit and herbs just starting to turn a corner. Fine, integrated tannin.
Aug 6th, 2017
Good color good depth solid wine
Good color good depth solid wine
Mar 8th, 2017
This was an amazing wine. Really opened well right out of the bottle. Drinking super well for 20 years old. Could last longer but i wouldn't push it too far. Good nose and long finish. Very nice!
This was an amazing wine. Really opened well right out of the bottle. Drinking super well for 20 years old. Could last longer but i wouldn't push it too far. Good nose and long finish. Very nice!
Sep 26th, 2016
Raisins. Fruit is leaving. Soft tannins, slightly past it prime. Still very nice.
Raisins. Fruit is leaving. Soft tannins, slightly past it prime. Still very nice.
Sep 5th, 2015
SOS. With it a port like aroma at the open. Once this blew off we had a soft, medium dry, rustic Brunello lacking a finish. That was 15 min in. 1.5 hrs later with a measured decant it opened up. Well rounded, finish extended and it hit its stride. Keep in mind this was a magnum. Very traditional Brunello and at 13.5 alc that would be a reach. Finished it today. Nice. I am curious to see the 2006 at 14.5 alc. curious to know what changed? Trappings of the current fad for more approachable new oak or just a statement to the vintage?
SOS. With it a port like aroma at the open. Once this blew off we had a soft, medium dry, rustic Brunello lacking a finish. That was 15 min in. 1.5 hrs later with a measured decant it opened up. Well rounded, finish extended and it hit its stride. Keep in mind this was a magnum. Very traditional Brunello and at 13.5 alc that would be a reach. Finished it today. Nice. I am curious to see the 2006 at 14.5 alc. curious to know what changed? Trappings of the current fad for more approachable new oak or just a statement to the vintage?
Sep 15th, 2013
Ken had this 7 years ago
Feb 20th, 2017
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
