dark cherries and plums meld together in the 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Maddona del Piano
pithy lemon peel bitterness that subsides a bit but dominates the core fruitiness
A stunning dense ruby/purple color is followed by abundant aromas of cr̬me de cassis
Produced mostly from Anderson Valley fruit with the balance being mostly Sonoma Coast and created by our very own domestic wine buyer
2000 Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac dark cherries and plums meldThe nose is fresh, bright, and dense. With aromas of violets, minerals, spices, cool stones, mint, dark fruits, and plum skins, this is beautiful. Very much still a baby right now, it needs much more time. This is a wine for the next generation. Finesse and elegance, truly a wine that makes you contemplate life. This is not about power, there is really nothing like it. 93% Cabernet Sauvignon. Do not even think about touching this for another ten