Possible, or just going through a really odd phase. Didn’t clearly fit any of typical flaw profiles. I’ve never encountered these particular notes in any wine before.

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Max Kelly

9.3

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Max Kelly

9.4

This was just beautiful. Drinking so well despite its youth. — 8 months ago

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Max Kelly

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Powerful and elegant; ripe but focused. Just a beautiful bottle that epitomized the Rinaldi magic. Drinking well but years to go. — 8 months ago

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