Mint, eucalyptus, and vanilla dominate palate. Subtle tannin, dried fruit, aged very well.
Mint, eucalyptus, and vanilla dominate palate. Subtle tannin, dried fruit, aged very well.
Oct 2nd, 2018
Lots of complexities and multiplying dimensions. The numerous attacks on the palate are so appetizing. I tried it and instantly began grinning like a child.
Lots of complexities and multiplying dimensions. The numerous attacks on the palate are so appetizing. I tried it and instantly began grinning like a child.
May 12th, 2016
James brought this big guy to the party- Super duper Tuscan- was lovely with the duck and späetzle.
James brought this big guy to the party- Super duper Tuscan- was lovely with the duck and späetzle.
May 14th, 2015
Just. So. Good.
Immense generosity. Opulent black fruit. And yet fragile balance. Like a high wire act that manages to narrowly avoid unfettered indulgence.
Just. So. Good.
Immense generosity. Opulent black fruit. And yet fragile balance. Like a high wire act that manages to narrowly avoid unfettered indulgence.
Oct 6th, 2014
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.7
Unripe grapes and vines on the nose. Some nutmeg coming through. Good amounts. Violet component. Verdot shows through with some cream notes as well. Super nice structure.
Unripe grapes and vines on the nose. Some nutmeg coming through. Good amounts. Violet component. Verdot shows through with some cream notes as well. Super nice structure.
Mar 15th, 2014
with jon, Lam, CT. 11.22.20
with jon, Lam, CT. 11.22.20
Nov 24th, 2020july 4th 2020, ct with jon, helen, steve
july 4th 2020, ct with jon, helen, steve
Jul 5th, 2020
Drank over two days. Pretty dark red core with slight brickening rim. Beautiful bouquet of dark fruit, black currant, blackberry and prune, bitter chocolate and violet. Medium plus tannin and acidity. Lingering finish. Second day it gained weight and showed more of its darker fruit but kept a nice balance. Still had plenty of life ahead.
Drank over two days. Pretty dark red core with slight brickening rim. Beautiful bouquet of dark fruit, black currant, blackberry and prune, bitter chocolate and violet. Medium plus tannin and acidity. Lingering finish. Second day it gained weight and showed more of its darker fruit but kept a nice balance. Still had plenty of life ahead.
Jan 19th, 2020
Nose a bit unrevealing, but the finish is so smooth. Fruit forward with old world qualities.
Nose a bit unrevealing, but the finish is so smooth. Fruit forward with old world qualities.
Mar 23rd, 2019
Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
