One of the better Brunellos I've enjoyed, but they're still a wine I'm trying to "get" for the critical praise they Garner. — 2 months ago
Tropical fruit, wet wood. — 5 months ago
Poured into a decanter about three hours prior to dinner. The 2012 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears and no obvious signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with heavy notes of Morello cherry, exotic spices, bergamot, black tea, red flowers, cola nut and stony earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is a remarkable 2012 Riserva that hides its 15% alcohol about as good as any I have encountered. Full of character and full of life. My last bottle, but I hope to encounter this beauty again at some point in the future. Drink now through 2032. — 5 months ago
Mark S.
black currant smooth, good balanced!! Clos du Val Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 21 @, Dmar, 250413 — 11 days ago