Winery - Tenuta di Arceno
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Wide on the bouquet and extremely sulfuric. No amount of swirling succeeds in dispersing the gassy aromas, but underneath there’s plum, berry and cherry flavors that are healthy and round. Nice mouthfeel and grabby tannins ensure a proper mouthfeel.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With burnt popcorn as the lead scent and an herbal streak that can’t be denied, Kendall-Jackson’s attempt at Tuscan Cabernet Franc (with 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiove) requires too much sacrifice. The flavors are of rhubarb and raspberry, with spice and tomato sauce along for the ride. Has size and potency, but not much charm.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From Kendall-Jackson, this Merlot is warm and toasty, with aromas of popcorn, roasted plum and leather. The palate is a bit more settled, and it’s where you’ll find dark cherry flavors resting on a bed of rubbery, lively tannins. Finishes with toast, vanilla and char, along with another dose of spiky tannins.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
So burnt and dark on the nose that it smells like old coffee, lemon rind and charred toast. The palate is piqued and hard, with firm tannins. At times this wine shows something; at other times it seems lost.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Kendall-Jackson’s super Tuscan is Cab-based and very ripe. It’s black as coal, with leather, earth and dark-fruit aromas. It’s more soft than steely, with blackberry and plum flavors softened by molasses and licorice. A real beast of a wine that includes 15% Merlot and Syrah.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Winemaker Seillan prefers not to use much new oak with Sangiovese, and this wine is more than 80% Sangiovese, so the fruit shines through. Sour cherries and tobacco are classic Chianti flavors and they’re here, picking up darker notes of loamy earth and a hint of charcoal on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A lot of sulfur at first, and that creates a cloud over the nose. Underneath, however, there’s quality black plum, berry and earth notes. Finishes dark, with a lot of espresso-like character. Has its strong points and a few faults. Fortunately the good outweighs the bad.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a succulent, full-bodied Riserva with loads of aromatic intensity in the form of black cherry, ripe blueberry, leather, resin, tobacco and black spice. It’s a pretty, vibrant wine both in terms of color and flavor and has solid, ripe tones of black fruit and mature berry.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bright cherry and wild berry are lavished in thick layers, adding intensity and persistency. This modern Chianti Classico is 20% (the maximum allowed) Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Bright acidity and vibrant berry flavors characterize the mouth and fuel a lasting fruity impression that would pair well with meat-based pasta or risotto.
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