David Kline

9.5

Fresh violets, black cherries half-cooked, near prunes, strong fresh cut hay, blackberry reduced and fortified, chopped oak, cedar, mushroom coffee. Chewy beauty spills red and black cherries across the palate. Light sarsaparilla tones enhance a complex array of thyme, oregano, herbs de Provence, espresso that turns rose tea. Rich with power and resonance that literally won’t quit!


#tentutasanguido #bolgherisassicaia #sassicaia #marchesiiacisadellarocchetta #supertuscan #tuscany #tuscanred — 3 years ago

Kevin M

9.0

Gagliole is an ancient property sitting at 1640 feet above seal level. HOwever, having undergone a vine reintegration process, the vines are no older than 30 years. State Archives in Siena mention the estate as far back as 994 A.D. The Sangiovese vines enjoy exposure to the south-southwest, nestled between the gentle Chianti hills. A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% merlot, it is an enjoyable and easy going red. Vibrant cherry, plum, spice and a hint of leather together with well balanced tannins give the expected crisp Chianti Classico flavours sought by many. Approachable now or within the next 3-5 years. Great value!
#chianticlassico #gagliole #sangiovese #italianred #redwine #italianwine #tuscanred #tuscanwine #rubiolo #chianti #goodvalueitalianred — 8 years ago

Kevin M

9.2

Single vineyard 2013 Gran Selezione is 95% Sangiovese / 5% Merlot. Dark cherry, spice, a little earthiness and chocolate on the palate. Full bodied, concentrated and smooth. Decanted for 3 hours, which helped to loosen up the firm tannins and give it a nicely balanced finish. Affordable Gran Selezione at $34.
#roccadellemacie #2013riserva #riservadifizzano #singlevineyard #granselezione #chianticlassicoriserva #sangiovese #sangioveseandmerlotblend #tuscanred #vinorosso #italianwines #italianredwine #fizzano #2013vintage #italianred #castellina — 8 years ago

David Kline

8.8

Lighter-styled Brunello offering a red cherry mint, smoky soft plum and bruised rose petal; lightest pepper, poppyseed.
Vague notes of banana and spun sugar. Tart cherry, raspberry and oregano on the palate, cedar-cigar, grainy tannins and roobios. Good Brunello for the money!




#brunello #brunellodimontalcino #sangiovese #sangiovesegrosso #montalcino #docg #Ridolfi #agricolaridolfi #Ridolfibrunellodimontalcino #tuscany #tuscan #tuscanred #tuscanwine — 3 years ago

Kevin M

9.4

Villa Cafaggio Cortaccio. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. A nice garnet colour in the glass. This 2008 is lovely. From the Panzano Estate, this wine was aged for 18 months in new French Oak. The result? A well balanced Tuscan Cabernet that delivers flavours of leather, tobacco, herbs and some earthiness. Well balanced acidity and tannins. Lovely wine.
#villacafaggio #Cortaccio #TuscanCabernet #italianwines #italianredwine ##tuscanred #tuscanwine — 7 years ago

Kevin M

9.2

Scanzano is in Maremma in southernTuscany. Down here the local clone of Sangiovese is known as Morellino, the growing season is longer and hotter than Chianti. This allows the Morellino di Scansano to fully ripen with higher sugar levels. The wine has a dark colour in the glass, and is full bodied in the mouth. Expect blackberry, spice, a little tartness and firm tannins. Tannins are not too prominent so I would not expect this to mature much after 3-5 years. Drink up!
#tuscanred #italianwines #italianredwine #morellino #scansano #sangiovese #maremma #lcboredwine #southerntuscany #toscana #grillesino — 8 years ago

Kevin M

9.1

This 80% Sangiovese Chianti Classico delivers the usual red fruit, red cherry flavours. Full bodied and smooth in the mouth, the acidity and fine tannins deliver a well balanced wine. Good example from a good vintage. $29 in Ontario.
#chianticlassico #tuscany #tuscanred #isoleeolena #sangiovese #italianwines #italianredwine #vinorosso #2013tuscanvintage #paolodemarchi #sangioveseblend — 8 years ago

David Kline

9.2

Black and red cherry fruit aromas, dried cran and raisin, display a light tangerine, sage, aloe and pepper dust. Sweet tobacco, and spot on measures of cedar and smoke. Dried cherry, pointedly tart raspberry, black cherry, cocoa, coffee, and tarragon round out the palate. Juicy in places; lean on the pyrotechnics. Balanced in a word.


#brunello #brunellodimontalcino #montelchino #sangiovese #sangiovesegrosso #valdisuga #docg #tuscany #tuscanred #estatebottled #italianred #italianredwine — 3 years ago

David Kline

9.1

Beef-a-Roni with bay leaf and poblano in a tomato sauce, dried oregano, and a crystalline, smoky incense, and a hint of turtle soup. Black cherry, something between a plum and a prune, black river pebbles, burnt strawberry jam, and beer skin. Creative depth and some winemaker influence in the cedar and tobacco that follow. But not enough to derail a beauty. #Petra #Sangiovese #Tuscany #tuscanred #italianwines #italianwinelovers #redwine #bigredwine — 7 years ago

with Courtney

Kevin M

9.1

Poggio al Tufo is a relatively new estate in the once swampy Maremma in coastal Tuscany. Tommasi, of Amarone fame planted vineyards here in 1997. The Alicante Bouschet grape is new to Tuscany, although getting more popular. This wine is a deep purple in the glass , delivering pepper, black fruits and smoke to the palate. Tannins are still a little harsh so this will benefit from another year or two in the bottle. Interesting wine from this interesting grape.
#tuscany #tommasi #maremma #alicantebouschet #poggioaltufo #italianwines #vinorosso #lcbowine #lcbovalue #italianredwine #tuscanred — 8 years ago