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Fattoria di Piazzano, di Bettarini, Chianti DOCG, 2006
I was going to an event with tons of people, and lots of them are happy to admit that spending more then $20 on a bottle is a waste for them. So I went down to Zupan's and got a number of bottles between $10 and $20 dollars (weighted closer to the ... |
Aug 26, 2008 |
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Perazzeta 'Rita' Montecucco, Sangiovese, 2004
Smell: Sharp alcohol smell. Underneath there's hay, dirt, ferns and mushroom. Vegetable (artichoke), pepper and a hint of cherry. Taste: Plum, pepper, marionberry and artichoke. Finish: Pepper and marionberry. The pepper really lingers--spicy! ... |
Jan 3, 2008 |
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Castello di Bossi, Chianti Classico (DOCG), 2003
Smell: Turpentine and paint (no, not good). After the nose burn, hints of green bean and asparagus. Taste: Blackberry and currant. Overly sweet. Finish: Pie cherry, huckleberry and pomegranate. Slightly sour. Ear wax bitterness (yuck). Medium-bodied. ... |
Dec 24, 2007 |
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Sabazio, Rosso di Montepulciano (Tuscany), 2005
Smell: Peat, earthy. Taste: Sweet, chemically, peat, mossy. Finish: Chemical, gritty (needs to cellar a bit longer and it will mellow out). Cost: Rating: |
Aug 18, 2007 |