Jim gave me one of those as well. Thoroughly enjoyed it. You did a great job on this one, thanks Jim.Enjoying a Brunello from @jgmann67. Very nice wine that’s going to be perfect with the spaghetti and meatballs I’m about to devour.
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And here I was, trying to put at least a little age on it.I don’t know if I have anymore in the basement...
Who did make that kit? I've never seen a Brunello kit anywhere.Thank you both!! They don’t make that kit anymore, unfortunately.
that was an extended maceration with a little added tannin in the start and finish. I don’t know if I have anymore in the basement. we drank a lot of it between Christmas and now.
I doubt that this statement is true. Can you back that up?Brunellos are good wines but Italians consider them to be mostly for tourists and export due to their big reputation but not really superior to many other good sangioveses.
This was from the Wine Expert Selection International with Skins series. There were four kits - Malbec, Amarone, the Brunello and one other (escapes me right now). WE discontinued them a couple years ago. Sadly... I enjoyed the Brunello. But, I was a big fan of the Amarone.Who did make that kit? I've never seen a Brunello kit anywhere.
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Oh, that IS a shame. I didn't have a local source for WE kits until just a couple years ago, so that's why I missed that.This was from the Wine Expert Selection International with Skins series. There were four kits - Malbec, Amarone, the Brunello and one other (escapes me right now). WE discontinued them a couple years ago. Sadly... I enjoyed the Brunello. But, I was a big fan of the Amarone.
I struggled with a battonage with that one. Early on it gave me that a nice biscuit experience. But, I found I liked the wine more as the biscuit faded. It’s finally coming into its own.Really enjoyed this Chardonnay from @jgmann67. Nice and crisp, but with a subtle oak essence. A great combo of varying styles of Chardonnay and much clearer than the pic would indicate.
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I really felt it was a great combo of the crisp, fruity style, and the buttery/biscuit/oak style. A delicious, and versatile wine.I struggled with a battonage with that one. Early on it gave me that a nice biscuit experience. But, I found I liked the wine more as the biscuit faded. It’s finally coming into its own.
having some of this tonight myself. Just wow!I opened this Tannat from @mainshipfred and decanted in the bottle for about an hour before my first taste. Slight fruit notes and strong tannins, along with a brightness I wasn't expecting. It was very nice. For my second taste, I poured a sample through my Vinturi - BAM! Mellowed acidity, firm tannin and hints of dark fruit. You've got a winner here, Fred. Thanks for sharing - I'm anxious to try the other bottle in a year or two.
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