Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

Not as good this vintage. Still yum.

Wow! Best TJ’s wine in a lonnng time. Old school and still juicy. $22? Insane!

Great for the orice point. Seems to now be a TJ exclusive

Trader Joe’s $20 a bottle I bought a whole case and wish I bought two

Outstanding QPR for this #traderjoes #brunellodimontalcino. Earthy cherry, leather and forest floor nose; palate - nice balance and fine tannins. No need to be profound on this price point and the perfect bottle for a casual Hoboken BYOB pizzeria. 🍕

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I preferred the 2018, but still very good, still the clear bitter chocolate etc— just not the screaming deal the last bottle was. Seems a little more muted and anonymous (maybe it needs age or more air). 91.

77 days until the big day!

NOSE: raspberry leaf, cherry, crayola …chlorophyll…cocoa.

TASTE: silky, bitter chocolate, tobacco, earth, savoury spice, cinnamon — fruit is black cherry and a little currant — some vanilla/banana also. Minerals. Slightly less acidity than I expected for a Brunello (though not flabby at all) — silky. Surprisingly excellent, TJ’s is on a roll — superb deal. 93.

Medium garnet hue. Aromas of cherry, earthy, licorice, mushroom, sage. Medium body, with medium tannins and plus acidity. Soft and silky on the palate. Lengthy finish. Not complex, but very balanced and easy drinking.