Color is bricking but the wine is still vigorous. Loads of dried and macerated cherry, along with intense savory notes veering into iodine. Loads of rich library furniture scents too. In the mouth it’s got a good initial whack of dark cherry and gravelly earth. Soft tannins coat the mouth as the flavors molt into earthy, leathery notes in the finish. Peaking now, it’s a complex, balanced CCR.
Color is bricking but the wine is still vigorous. Loads of dried and macerated cherry, along with intense savory notes veering into iodine. Loads of rich library furniture scents too. In the mouth it’s got a good initial whack of dark cherry and gravelly earth. Soft tannins coat the mouth as the flavors molt into earthy, leathery notes in the finish. Peaking now, it’s a complex, balanced CCR.
Feb 12th, 2024
Viscous and legs-producing liquid with purple-red color; a delicious stonybrook chlorine minerality comes first on the nose followed by dark small mulberries and blackberries, dusty notes, and a clear oak profile with spices and vanillin; mouthfilling high acid and tannins integrate fairly well with the fruit and spices and end with a chest-burning satisfying medium-length finish (14% alcohol). Good price-to-quality ratio. Had with Beaufort and Kaltbach cheeses accompanied by Louie and the Dukes of Dixieland on vinyl.
Viscous and legs-producing liquid with purple-red color; a delicious stonybrook chlorine minerality comes first on the nose followed by dark small mulberries and blackberries, dusty notes, and a clear oak profile with spices and vanillin; mouthfilling high acid and tannins integrate fairly well with the fruit and spices and end with a chest-burning satisfying medium-length finish (14% alcohol). Good price-to-quality ratio. Had with Beaufort and Kaltbach cheeses accompanied by Louie and the Dukes of Dixieland on vinyl.
Mar 9th, 2018
Special treat to try the beautifully aged Chianti Classici with Andrea Cecchi. Great expression of Sangiovese that shows the more rustic style of its era.
Special treat to try the beautifully aged Chianti Classici with Andrea Cecchi. Great expression of Sangiovese that shows the more rustic style of its era.
May 22nd, 2017
Slightly earthy and leather - light on fruit and not very well balanced.
Slightly earthy and leather - light on fruit and not very well balanced.
Oct 20th, 2016![John Lenart]( "John Lenart")
Ripe cherry cassis, elegant tannins. Decent value at $21
Ripe cherry cassis, elegant tannins. Decent value at $21
Feb 3rd, 2016
Deep ruby color. Nutmeg, red cherry, tea leaves, strawberry, sage, and ribbon of vanilla.
Deep ruby color. Nutmeg, red cherry, tea leaves, strawberry, sage, and ribbon of vanilla.
Sep 8th, 2015
Old school rustic chianti. Racy acidity. Black pepper, black cherry, earthy dry tannins.
Old school rustic chianti. Racy acidity. Black pepper, black cherry, earthy dry tannins.
Jan 7th, 2015
Чуть сладковато и джемово, чуть сладко-цветочно. Вкус пустоватый, горьковатый, с мощными танинами. 14.5/20 (82/100)
Чуть сладковато и джемово, чуть сладко-цветочно. Вкус пустоватый, горьковатый, с мощными танинами. 14.5/20 (82/100)
Feb 19th, 2014
Vintage is past it's prime. Dying wine
Vintage is past it's prime. Dying wine
Nov 11th, 2013
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
