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6 notes

2016

Argiano Solengo Toscana IGT

Tuscany · Toscana IGT

Progressing nicely since my having this wine last year, with extended air being a definite friend to this wine. Comes off notably dry during the initial moments of consumption, but finds a nice…

Reviewed 27 July 2020
2016

Argiano Solengo Toscana IGT

Tuscany · Toscana IGT

Don't expect this to deliver the goods on the initial pull of the cork, as it takes a few hours of decanted air to start gaining any depth and expanding its flavors. PnP is all speed, with a racy…

Reviewed 14 October 2019
2016

Antinori Tignanello

Tuscany · Toscana IGT

Sleek and racy, with a bit of a bite for a frame in its current state. A good degree of class, but somewhat primary in its execution at this stage. Black cherry, plum skin, wet cedar, embers,…

Reviewed 3 October 2019
2014

Bacio Divino

California · Napa Valley

An easy-going Cab that delivers some notable dark red and black core fruit flavors. Some dark spice (clove) and cedar elements provided a little extra lift. Medium-bodied overall, but a nice…

Reviewed 8 February 2018
2016

Bacio Divino Pazzo

California · Napa Valley

A bit too fruity and plumy for my taste. A fun red meat pasta at Olive Garden type of wine, but that's about it. A red cherry note competed with an alcohol-covered spice flavor that thinned out the…

Reviewed 8 February 2018
2011

Castello di Amorosa La Castellana

California · Napa Valley

PnP with notes of restrained purple and dark red berry fruits, red and black currant, evergreen, brush, wet cedar, and wet stone. Certainly reflects the 2011 vintage in its cool and damp delivery.…

Reviewed 11 December 2015