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In the heart of the Chianti lies Estate of Sette Ponti, 15 miles northwest of the city of Arezzo, past village of San Giustino Valdarno. Has 10% Merlot, aged in French Allier barriques, deep Ruby with red fruit aromas and floral notes. On the palate blackberry, plum and cherry flavors with blossom notes, spice and fine integrated tannins. Good balance, long finish ending with some oak and mineral tones. Nice! Will age a bit! Tasting well now! — 2 days ago
Blend of 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby with rich aromas of dark ripe fruit and herb spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum with tobacco, cacao and cedar. Fine firm tannins, long finish ending with balanced mineral wrapped in cacao, tobacco and oak. A solid Merlot. — 3 days ago
A Bordeaux blend with aromas of dark fruit, spice and cedar notes, aged for 20 months in French oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry and currants with herbs, cacao and spice with underlying gentle sweetness. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and herb spice. — 19 hours ago
Medium lemon color with stone and tropical fruit aromas and floral citrus scents. On the palate flavors of apples, mango and pineapple with citrus zest and hints of chalky notes. Well balanced with lively acidity, long finish ending slightly creamy with mineral, citrus and wet stone nuances. Very nice. — 2 days ago
Blend of about 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and herb floral spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blueberry with cacao, espresso, leather and herb notes. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with earthy mineral spice character. — 3 days ago
Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum with espresso, cedar and earthy herb notes. Fine dusty tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, oak and herb spice character. Drink now! — 3 days ago
Golden lemon color with aromas of tropical and stone fruits with toasty nutty notes. On the palate flavors of melon, apple and pear with sweet citrus and raisin notes. Medium+ length, balanced lively acidity, ending with sweet fruit and nutty mineral character. — 19 hours ago
Pale lemon color with pronounced aromas of citrus and floral spice, aged for a short period in neutral French oak. On the palate flavors of citrus, pineapple, pear and honeysuckle, slightly creamy. Medium+ finish, good balance ending with fruit and flinty mineral character. Enjoy with nice Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna. — 2 days ago
Penfolds has been producing wines since 1844 and led the development of Australian fine wine in the modern era. Deep Ruby red color with aromas of dark fruits with spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with cacao and cinnamon spice. Firm dusty tannins, savory on a medium finish ending with nutty oaky notes. — 2 days ago
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Pale lemon with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with citrus and floral notes. On the palate fresh fruit flavors of grapefruit, pineapple, apple and melon with lemon citrus wrapped in lively acidity, medium length ending with fruit and lemon citrus texture. — 19 hours ago