bmckenna

The wine urges me on, the bewitching wine, which sets even a wise man to singing and to laughing gently and rouses him up to dance and brings forth words which were better unspoken.


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On Jun 16

Delicious, black cherry aroma with slight barnyard elements. Finish that goes on forever, with lots of potential as it's quite tannic.

Duca di Croce Brunello di Montalchino 1999

Starting at $37.50 Snoothrank: 4/5
bmckenna reviewed Blackjack Ranch Allusion 2001. (5/5)
On Jun 16

Absolutely delicious wine. When first opened is all cherry and herbal nose, then moves into deeper fruits (mostly blackcurrant and blackberry) with that same delicious herbal quality. Smooth, if...

Blackjack Ranch Allusion 2001

Starting at $16.25 Snoothrank: 4/5
On Jun 16

Phenomenally delicious. I don't know if I see this getting any better. It's smooth drinking, the tannins have become very integrated, and the fruit explodes with blueberry and blackberry.

bmckenna reviewed 2004 Vino Noceto Sangiovese Riserva 2004. (5/5)
On Jun 16

This bottle reminded me of a really great Napa Cab plus all the elements I love in a Sangio. Way more multi-dimensional than your everyday Sangiovese. Blackberries and blackcurrant on the nose,...

On Jun 16

The general impression of this wine was that it was a classic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, very smooth and easy drinking, but very flavorful, if a tad one dimensional.

Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2003

Starting at $13.97 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
bmckenna left Gregory Dal Piaz a public message:
On Jun 15

"mt. veeder is my favorite cab ever ever ever. :)

cool looking site. need to input some of my other ratings i've done on cellartracker."
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On Jun 16

Delicious, black cherry aroma with slight barnyard elements. Finish that goes on forever, with lots of potential as it's quite tannic.

Duca di Croce Brunello di Montalchino 1999

Starting at $37.50 Snoothrank: 4/5
bmckenna reviewed Blackjack Ranch Allusion 2001. (5/5)
On Jun 16

Absolutely delicious wine. When first opened is all cherry and herbal nose, then moves into deeper fruits (mostly blackcurrant and blackberry) with that same delicious herbal quality. Smooth, if...

Blackjack Ranch Allusion 2001

Starting at $16.25 Snoothrank: 4/5
On Jun 16

Phenomenally delicious. I don't know if I see this getting any better. It's smooth drinking, the tannins have become very integrated, and the fruit explodes with blueberry and blackberry.

bmckenna reviewed 2004 Vino Noceto Sangiovese Riserva 2004. (5/5)
On Jun 16

This bottle reminded me of a really great Napa Cab plus all the elements I love in a Sangio. Way more multi-dimensional than your everyday Sangiovese. Blackberries and blackcurrant on the nose,...

On Jun 16

The general impression of this wine was that it was a classic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, very smooth and easy drinking, but very flavorful, if a tad one dimensional.

Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2003

Starting at $13.97 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
bmckenna left Gregory Dal Piaz a public message:
On Jun 15

"mt. veeder is my favorite cab ever ever ever. :)

cool looking site. need to input some of my other ratings i've done on cellartracker."
reply

Gregory Dal Piaz left bmckenna a public message:
On Jun 15

"Nice note on the 97 Hess. Sounds like classic Napa Cab at peak. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!"
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