TN: 1995 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino (Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino)

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  • 1995 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino (7/26/2009)
    Terrific, juicy sangiovese. Lots of red fruit including plums and raspberries. Finish was like biting into a stick of licorice. 20 second finish. Tannins remain strong and are almost fully aligned with the acid and fruit. Really enjoyable. Still many years ahead to enjoy. (92 pts.)

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Great TN. Last had this wine a couple of years ago and felt it had at least another 10 years to peak. Your thoughts.

Glad to see people doing TN’s on properly aged BdMs instead of babies. Great Job.

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My son’s 13th b-day today. Served this with charcuterie and cheeses. Beautiful pairing!

N: leather, earth, mushroom, black cherry
P: black cherries, raspberries, leather, spice
F: medium; slight velvet-y finish (92 pts.)

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Had a 1999 yesterday. Big, muscular and stolid.