$14 super Tuscan blend, stelvin closure, nice find at a convenience store, aromas of sour cherries and smoke
$14 super Tuscan blend, stelvin closure, nice find at a convenience store, aromas of sour cherries and smoke
Nov 26th, 2017
WS thought this 2009 vintage was one of the 100 best of the year. I have had many bottles. I want to like it but...the tannins are over the top. I think I've bought my last bottle. Here's an update. Opened the last bottle last night and decided to try to tame the tannins by decanting. Voila, within 30 minutes the effect went from harsh to drinkable. That's worth a few adjustments to the right of the decimal.
WS thought this 2009 vintage was one of the 100 best of the year. I have had many bottles. I want to like it but...the tannins are over the top. I think I've bought my last bottle. Here's an update. Opened the last bottle last night and decided to try to tame the tannins by decanting. Voila, within 30 minutes the effect went from harsh to drinkable. That's worth a few adjustments to the right of the decimal.
13 people found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2015
This is brilliant value for money. Soft and mouth-filling, very approachable with good structure.
This is brilliant value for money. Soft and mouth-filling, very approachable with good structure.
7 people found it helpfulMar 8th, 2015
Very smooth
6 people found it helpfulFeb 28th, 2016
Cherry-red pearls lie under lace; violet sky slinks past window glass.
Cherry-red pearls lie under lace; violet sky slinks past window glass.
4 people found it helpfulJun 7th, 2014
A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot & Cabernet this wine has lovely aromas of roasted tomatoes, sweet tobacco & balsamic reduction on the nose. While the palate brings fruit to the forefront with raspberry & black cherry along with notes of thyme, clay & pepper through the finish. All in all, quite enjoyable and an excellent pairing with empanadas & spicy pepperoni Pizza! ($16) [2/17/21]
A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot & Cabernet this wine has lovely aromas of roasted tomatoes, sweet tobacco & balsamic reduction on the nose. While the palate brings fruit to the forefront with raspberry & black cherry along with notes of thyme, clay & pepper through the finish. All in all, quite enjoyable and an excellent pairing with empanadas & spicy pepperoni Pizza! ($16) [2/17/21]
2 people found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2021
Rated high because it's a great cooking wine that can be enjoyed with the meal. Perfect for pizza night too!
Rated high because it's a great cooking wine that can be enjoyed with the meal. Perfect for pizza night too!
2 people found it helpfulMar 20th, 2016
Tastey. Notes of smokey fruit, oak, some tannins. Nice for the price.
Tastey. Notes of smokey fruit, oak, some tannins. Nice for the price.
2 people found it helpfulMar 13th, 2016
Delicious and smooth. A light blend of flavorful reds.
Delicious and smooth. A light blend of flavorful reds.
2 people found it helpfulOct 19th, 2015
I don't like it when the sales person recommends an average wine...
I don't like it when the sales person recommends an average wine...
2 people found it helpfulApr 4th, 2015
Tuscany, Italy
