Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Another easy to drink at pop & pour. It’s a blend of 30% Syrah, 20% Cab Franc, 16% Merlot, only 10% Sangiovese, 6% Petit Verdot & 2% Grenache. As IGT as IGT can get. At 59.95 a bit pricey. Better at $45.

Nice ripe; blackberries, dark and slightly sour cherries, black plum skin, moist clays, muddy sandstone, pleasant spice, light, fresh tobacco, used leather, touch of tomato leaf, moist, mushy volcanic minerals, dry twig, dusty stones, dark & red, withering flowers, round acidity, well balanced, soft tension, mid structured, round lush finish that lasts 90 seconds and falls on oak powder, spice and pleasant soils. — 11 days ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Very pleasant, pepperish taste of Syrah. Went well with puttanesca pasta. — 4 years ago

FabianG

9.0

#totalwine — 4 days ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.3

93-94. Getting into the sweetest spot at the moment I recon. Nice and pleasant wine for EVERYONE. Nose calling immediately to Bordeaux, then the wRm feeling comes thru and it brings you straight to Tuscany. Nice wine. Great p/q ratio. — 9 months ago

Rob Taylor

9.5

Perfect balance. Slightly spicy & earthy, with subtle fruit. I loved it, Z tolerated :)
Great surprise value at Vendome. BUY BUY 2007!! — 6 years ago

Gujumack

9.0

Well balanced super tuscan. decanted for an hour. smooth on entry and taste. the finish had the typical tannins, not overbearing. One more bottle to come back to in a few years to see if the finish gets better. — 3 months ago

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Byron C Mayes

9.1

Star bright yellow gold. Inviting nose of chalky lemon rind. Medium palate confirms the nose adding lime (the fruit), lime (the mineral), and green apple. Firm acidity from entry to the moderate finish which adds cilantro and cucumber that takes over the roof of the mouth. Wonderfully complex Super Tuscan white (Viognier and Chardonnay). Mediterranean fare is, of course, a natural -- Bronzino comes racing to mind -- but try with any seafood, lighter poultry, or cream sauce. Drink now through 2027. — 2 years ago

Dario Tolone

9.2

notbetter as the little brother. — 9 years ago