Dark ruby. Almost opaque. Nose of sweet black fruit, dry brush, soil and black olives. Expansive in the mouth with nice structure. Coats the palate. Medium finish. Nice.
Dark ruby. Almost opaque. Nose of sweet black fruit, dry brush, soil and black olives. Expansive in the mouth with nice structure. Coats the palate. Medium finish. Nice.
Jul 17th, 20165 hrs of air. Nice bold Brunello notes. Cassis with dark berry fruit. Tannins integrated but still some stringent wood notes. Great with and elk main in a byob restaurant.
5 hrs of air. Nice bold Brunello notes. Cassis with dark berry fruit. Tannins integrated but still some stringent wood notes. Great with and elk main in a byob restaurant.
Oct 18th, 2015Pretty ripe and fairly raisined at this point, but smooth in its dried cherry and prune sandalwood self.
Pretty ripe and fairly raisined at this point, but smooth in its dried cherry and prune sandalwood self.
Aug 9th, 2015In its prime and would not age more. Aged cherry, leather, hint of caramel that is smooth yet structured.
In its prime and would not age more. Aged cherry, leather, hint of caramel that is smooth yet structured.
Oct 11th, 2020In it's prime, drink the '99s now. Outstanding balance- fruit still robust, silky tannins- blackberry, plum, licorice, tobacco, leather, with a hint of sweetness on the finish.
In it's prime, drink the '99s now. Outstanding balance- fruit still robust, silky tannins- blackberry, plum, licorice, tobacco, leather, with a hint of sweetness on the finish.
Apr 16th, 2016Really enjoying the '99 Brunellos. Hour decant and this was great. Plum, raisin, dried rosemary.
Really enjoying the '99 Brunellos. Hour decant and this was great. Plum, raisin, dried rosemary.
Nov 21st, 2015