Tofanelli Family
Tofanelli Vineyard Charbono
First time with Charbono. Dark garnet color with nose of crushed fruits and flowers overlaid with a wet blanket. Somewhat off putting at first with CV but better balance when bottle was opened. Firm texture and finish that faded. Went well with pork from mom. Can feel the heat of the 14.8 ABV.
First time with Charbono. Dark garnet color with nose of crushed fruits and flowers overlaid with a wet blanket. Somewhat off putting at first with CV but better balance when bottle was opened. Firm texture and finish that faded. Went well with pork from mom. Can feel the heat of the 14.8 ABV.
Oct 8th, 20202013 vintage - blueberry, dark cocoa so much going on
2013 vintage - blueberry, dark cocoa so much going on
Feb 6th, 2017Wonderful anytime -- most especially with loved ones on Thanksgiving!
Wonderful anytime -- most especially with loved ones on Thanksgiving!
Nov 24th, 2016Stunning. Plush blue and unripe black fruit aromas, with complex mineral and herbal nuances. Again, plush dark fruit flavors, with excellent length, like 45 seconds. Perfect balance of acid, oak, fruit, and alc (14% abv). Didn't even last in time for the Paella.
Stunning. Plush blue and unripe black fruit aromas, with complex mineral and herbal nuances. Again, plush dark fruit flavors, with excellent length, like 45 seconds. Perfect balance of acid, oak, fruit, and alc (14% abv). Didn't even last in time for the Paella.
Aug 1st, 2016Intense fruit, inky color. Loaded with anise, bacon and blue fruit. Love this wine from one of the few families that still produce this varietal.
Intense fruit, inky color. Loaded with anise, bacon and blue fruit. Love this wine from one of the few families that still produce this varietal.
May 12th, 2015Great charbono, 13.9% alcohol with great balance. Somehow they kept the tannins in check, this went great with prime sirloin steaks on the grill.
Great charbono, 13.9% alcohol with great balance. Somehow they kept the tannins in check, this went great with prime sirloin steaks on the grill.
Apr 28th, 2014