Interesting and complex. It has three acts. Unusual Pinot. Has a unique initial taste that is a mix of licorice and jammy elements. But in an elegant manner. It then evolves into a balanced Pinot. The finish is long w savory notes. Will try again. — 5 years ago
CS MRT 2016 3 days Good! 16 @8000, Dmar wave, 240407
Castello di Querceto CIGNALE Colli della Toscana Centrale 16 @10890, Dmar wave, 240413 — 8 months ago
One of the best super Tuscans on a QPR basis. A joy to drink. — 2 years ago
This fine Chianti didn’t make the conzorsoi’s cut for Chianti Classico Riserva in ‘16. WTF
Deep dusty cherries , roses, bramble on the nose.
Pure Sangiovese fruit on the palate, that dusty element returns with great acidity and healthy tannins. Wonderful. Thanks — 4 years ago
Really enjoyed. Skin contact added depth without making it weird. — 9 months ago
Bright Ruby with aromas of berries, leather and earthy notes, blend of 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberries with leather, cacao and earthy herbs. Long finish, round tannins ending with fruit and earthy character. Very nice!! Found this in old Italian restaurant! — 2 years ago
Very nice Chianti — 4 years ago
Aromas of dark fruits, star anise, leather, cinnamon, dark chocolate. On the palate, blackberries, blueberries, nice acidity, medium finish. Can drink now but would be even better in a few years. — 5 years ago
Andrew Cullimore
Medium ruby core , little more lighter garnet rim . Quite aromatic , spicy red plum , pine resin , red cherry and herbal , tobacco hints . On the palate a little richer and denser than the 2021 , herbal tinged red and dark fruits , pretty high acidity with more dusty tannins . Overall a bigger more structured tannic framed wine . Very long and powerful on the finish . Mineral and fresh summer fruit finish . This is very young still needs probably another decade , but is very promising . Balanced but powerful . Will probably have a longer life than the more refined and elegant 2021 — a month ago