Wow. Purity of fruit, great balance of tannin and Minerality, balanced finish. Depth and layers of fruit.
Wow. Purity of fruit, great balance of tannin and Minerality, balanced finish. Depth and layers of fruit.
Feb 15th, 2020
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Though it was still very good on Day 2, it was best on Day 1 and singing right out the gate. The the 2012 “Gemini” pours a deep garnet with a slightly brownish rim. Medium+ viscosity with very light staining of the tears. The wine is intense and beautifully perfumed, with perfectly ripened red fruits, cherry cobbler, dark plums, black tea, bergamot, sandalwood, and dry dusty earth. It sort of reminded me of a spiked Christmas fruitcake. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins; the fine and dusty type. Medium+ acid. A mix of perfectly ripened and slightly wizened cherries, dried green herbs, crushed gravel, black tea, black licorice, and spices. An incredibly compelling package that handles its weight (a hefty 15% abv) so well. These are drinking so well now and since it came across slightly more advanced on Day 2, I would drink these over the next 5 years.
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Though it was still very good on Day 2, it was best on Day 1 and singing right out the gate. The the 2012 “Gemini” pours a deep garnet with a slightly brownish rim. Medium+ viscosity with very light staining of the tears. The wine is intense and beautifully perfumed, with perfectly ripened red fruits, cherry cobbler, dark plums, black tea, bergamot, sandalwood, and dry dusty earth. It sort of reminded me of a spiked Christmas fruitcake. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins; the fine and dusty type. Medium+ acid. A mix of perfectly ripened and slightly wizened cherries, dried green herbs, crushed gravel, black tea, black licorice, and spices. An incredibly compelling package that handles its weight (a hefty 15% abv) so well. These are drinking so well now and since it came across slightly more advanced on Day 2, I would drink these over the next 5 years.
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Blackberry and plumb, oaky with a dusting of clay. Save for a date night feature.
Blackberry and plumb, oaky with a dusting of clay. Save for a date night feature.
Jan 29th, 2022
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
