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92
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Taster #8676
· Jul 9, 2025
92/100
Subsequent notes on this wine from over five years ago. Dark garnet in color with slight clearing at the edges. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes of violets, spices, herbs, tobacco, cocoa, leather, tar, iron, minerals & a hint of cedar in the background. Full bodied with very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & plums with …
2007 vintage
Taster #0626
· Nov 23, 2024
90/100
starting a slow decline. i found a bottle a few years back overly tannic but this has now mellowed. Some bricking, classic brunello character, but lacking some punch on the finish. but a very nice bottle to enjoy. dont decant.
2007 vintage
Taster #9405
· Sep 18, 2022
Opened two bottles because the first one was corked and was discarded. As for the second bottle, on the first night it was unpleasant. Had a harsh, green pepper or grass aspect to it. But 24 hours later I found the bottle in the living room, having been left opened, with nearly a glassful still remaining in it; and over the 24 hours, left out like that, it had improved a lot. Became a pleasant, mellow wine.
2007 vintage
Taster #5613
· Sep 29, 2021
92/100
Had 2 bottles over dinner with the LV crew last nite at a midtown Italian eatery (very good food, but I don't recall the name of the place on E.52). Dark garnet color, no noticeable bricking. Pleasant nose of cherries and plums, with some violet and dust. There's still a good amount of red and black cherry fruit here, with leather and herbs. Pleasingly long and spicy finish. We popped n poured the first bottle, but decanted the 2nd--from which …
2007 vintage
Taster #7116
· Feb 7, 2021
90/100
Solid brunello but I was expecting a little more complexity or age or both. I think it might be a bit young. I thought the forward nature of 2007 might show more, ut think this is a bit closed. Next bottle 3 years. (if I remember to wait)
2007 vintage
Taster #8626
· Dec 17, 2020
94/100
Fabulous. Great structure on plalate and plenty of complexity on the nose. Red fruits showing plus aging aromas of leather, mushroom, cedar. Very long lovely finish. 18 points. (2 oz. sample)
2007 vintage
Taster #8413
· Nov 3, 2020
Italian wine swap session. Drank in Gabriel Standart. Tasted blind. Corked. TCA wet newspaper. Sour fruit and caramel.
2007 vintage
Taster #6057
· Oct 24, 2020
91/100
Nez discret de fleurs sèches, de fines herbes et de chocolat blanc. Un vin fruité et souple aux saveurs de fruits mûrs et de tabac blond. Finale moyenne sur des notes de griottes. Très bien !
2007 vintage
Taster #4325
· Feb 18, 2020
93/100
A very satisfying Brunello, especially on open and for the first hour or so. Masculine aromatics of polished leather, iron, and cherry. Palate showed sophisticated blended flavors of ripe cherry, dried dates, mocha, and soy. The wine is structured with adequate acidity and moderately grippy tannins. But the sense is that this is at peak and fading since the wine got decidedly more pedestrian over time, showing a more one-note cherry taste, so drink up.
2007 vintage
Taster #8676
· Feb 7, 2020
92/100
Deep dark garnet in color with ever-so-slight clearing at the edges. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blackcurrants & plums with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes of violets, spices, herbs, tobacco, leather, some tar, anise, iron, minerals & a hint of cedar in the background. Full bodied with very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & plums with mushrooms, minerals, cocoa, herbs & spices. Lingering finish. …
2007 vintage
Taster #9552
· Jan 11, 2020
89/100
Slightly brown edge with an interesting, mature note of caramel. Medium bodied and somewhat elegant, but missing distinctive varietal character. Maybe on the downside - beware!
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Taster #9945
· Apr 19, 2019
91/100
delicious elegant fruit with underlying blueberries enough tannins to say years of life left and more integration has my mouth watering in anticipation
2007 vintage
Taster #7820
· Feb 17, 2019
95/100
Drinking fantastic. The bottle size (3.0) helped. Mild tannins, smooth. Good fruit. Everyone enjoyed.
2007 vintage
Taster #3682
· Nov 24, 2018
91/100
Mid red indicating moderate age. Forest floor with red fruit notes on the nose. Palate is balanced, with soft ripe tannins supporting the clean red fruit. Very classic Brunello. Drinking beautifully now but no need to rush.
2007 vintage
Taster #0975
· Nov 19, 2018
93/100
Bright red fruit and elegant structure. Purchased at the winery in 2012. Still vibrant and alive. Opened it the Monday before Thanksgiving with the fam, who were with me in Tuscany.
2007 vintage
Taster #3505
· Jan 22, 2017
95/100
I was a bit taken aback by this. There is a dark, brooding backdrop along with a racy, acidic energy, some oak and forest floor. This is pretty fun and serious stuff. Captivating. Doesn't hold up as well on the 2nd day. The bit if fruit and brightness got lost a bit. Still pleasant though. This is one to finish up on the first day - it has so much delicious vibrancy and energy.
2007 vintage
Taster #5645
· Dec 17, 2016
93/100
nose:plum,cherry,slight brett,.lots of redcurrant..smoky ash,iron,hint of chocolate.VA sign palate:long finish.ripe tannins.black cherry.leather.sweet red liqourice finishing.has slight mineral to gve elegance n balance conclusion:despite warmer vintage but somehow still able to display elegance here,highly commendable.definItely get better with more aging
2007 vintage
Taster #8413
· Dec 13, 2016
91/100
Mini Brunello Night (Extra Space) : Tasted blind. Poured into decanter and drank over 2.5 hours. Appearance is clear, pale intensity, ruby colour. Legs. Nose is clean, medium intensity, with aromas of red cherries, orange peel, slight smoke, bits of earth. Developing. on the palate, dry, high acidity, medium+ alcohol (13.5%), medium tannins, full body. Medium flavour intensity, with flavours of sour red cherries, red plums, bits of leather and earth emerging. Medium+ finish. Very good quality. Elegant traditional Brunello. …
2007 vintage
Taster #7522
· Dec 13, 2016
Clear, pale/medium ruby. This bottle was not giving off much at first. The nose was muted, but with some air, there was tart red cherry, prune, redcurrant, and a hint of tobacco. Some synthetic notes also emerged. On the palate, acidity was still quite high, with a full body and medium tannins. Medium(+) finish. Austere in style, and surprisingly tight. Would give 90-91 pts on this showing. Bottle variation perhaps?
2007 vintage
Taster #2644
· Dec 4, 2016
92/100
My only bottle, and I don't remember where I bought it, or why I only bought 1 bottle, but I wish I had bought more. Very enjoyable and balance wine. It paired very well with a number of different foods. It was the WOTN.
2007 vintage
Taster #5180
· Jul 11, 2016
91/100
In a good drinking window.
2007 vintage
Taster #1877
· Apr 19, 2016
94/100
very complex and intense nose with dried cherry,tobacco,earth,licorice,leather and some dried flowers...Medium body.Silky texture.Soft and round.Medium level fine tannins and acidity.
2007 vintage
Taster #8413
· Feb 5, 2016
91/100
Brunello Night (Extra Space) : Tasted blind. Slow-oxed in bottle for 1 hour before drinking. Appearance is clear, medium intensity, ruby colour. Legs. Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of classic sour red cherries, leather, earth. Developed. On the palate, dry, high acidity, medium alcohol (13.5%), smooth medium tannins, full body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of tart sour red cherries (in a good way), tomato, leather, earth. Long finish. Very good quality. Classic traditional Brunello showing. Was unfortunately …
2007 vintage
Taster #6835
· Jan 30, 2016
94/100
Drinking nicely now. Intense red fruits, a slight sweetness. Tannins present but soft.
2007 vintage
Taster #5180
· Oct 25, 2015
93/100
Decanted two hours. Dark red, a bit of browning on the edge. Excellent nose of tart cherry and some leather. Full palate of more tart cherry and spices. Excellent with food, excellent on its own, in great balance with good acidity and structure, so can last. In a very good window right now.
2007 vintage