Dried, thin, abrasive. Lots of sharp edges on this wine that is lacking a ton of charm.
Dried, thin, abrasive. Lots of sharp edges on this wine that is lacking a ton of charm.
Sep 30th, 2017
Sharp at first, opened up well but either still too young or just not the depth you’d want, all the Sangiovese hallmarks but would love some bass notes of savory/earth
Sharp at first, opened up well but either still too young or just not the depth you’d want, all the Sangiovese hallmarks but would love some bass notes of savory/earth
Oct 11th, 2024
Maybe a one-off bad bottle
Maybe a one-off bad bottle
Jun 3rd, 2022
High praise from Craig and Kelly, but have to decant/let it breath a bit. Otherwise the first glass is far too jammy.
High praise from Craig and Kelly, but have to decant/let it breath a bit. Otherwise the first glass is far too jammy.
Apr 19th, 2022
Ok for a date night!
Mar 27th, 2022
Tobacco, leather hit of cherry very nice
Tobacco, leather hit of cherry very nice
Nov 23rd, 2021
Thomas Ostrander steak nite
Thomas Ostrander steak nite
Aug 8th, 2021
A beautiful cherry red with light violet specks throughout. This is a yet another of that wonderful 2015 vintage for Brunello and it lives up to the hype. The cherry on the nose is rather intense with stewed plums and lavender. This nose just keeps going and going. Boysenberry and licorice combine with plenty of spice. Lovely stuff.
Yes, these can be held for several more years but there can be fun to drink now. Still with that youthful energy going on, it’s a blast right now. Chewy tannins with nice acidity. On the palate, there’s more cherry with cranberries and black coffee. Tobacco with dried herbs and just a little subtle touch of old leather. A little austere but that’s always a positive. Long finish with spice and more herbs. Drink one of these every year if you can.
A beautiful cherry red with light violet specks throughout. This is a yet another of that wonderful 2015 vintage for Brunello and it lives up to the hype. The cherry on the nose is rather intense with stewed plums and lavender. This nose just keeps going and going. Boysenberry and licorice combine with plenty of spice. Lovely stuff.
Yes, these can be held for several more years but there can be fun to drink now. Still with that youthful energy going on, it’s a blast right now. Chewy tannins with nice acidity. On the palate, there’s more cherry with cranberries and black coffee. Tobacco with dried herbs and just a little subtle touch of old leather. A little austere but that’s always a positive. Long finish with spice and more herbs. Drink one of these every year if you can.
Feb 27th, 2021
Sangiovese. It is easy to drink, but not the best. However, for the price it isn’t too bad.
Sangiovese. It is easy to drink, but not the best. However, for the price it isn’t too bad.
May 22nd, 2020
A solid brunello.
Mar 26th, 2020
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
