Argentiera 2006 Poggio ai Ginepri Bolgheri
Happy 2009! It’s been a couple of months since I’ve updated, and since I didn’t stop drinking wine suddenly, I have a lot to catch up on! I’m planning to jump in and get caught up as I can.
This bottle was a Christmas gift from my brother–he told the clerk he wanted a Super Tuscan and was asked “How super?” Whatever his answer was, it was good. This wine is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 25% Syrah, and earned 90 points from Wine Spectator. It sells for about $27 (sorry Matt, I know it was a gift, I had to do my research!)
According to Wine Spectator, this wine is best to drink after 2010. Whoops–not that I wanted to wait anyway! On the first sip, it was strong and lively. We let it breathe before drinking the rest, which probably helped do the wine justice–if I can’t wait until 2010, I can give it ten minutes in the open. The rest of the bottle was clear and fruity, and as promised, a hint of tannins, but not as overwhelming as they can get.
This bottle was a great treat, exactly what I would expect from a superbly made Tuscan red. It would pair perfectly with a heavy pasta dish.
The bottom line: Worth the splurge for a special dinner.
Hey that’s no fair looking at the price!
Matt said this on January 4, 2009 at 10:40 pm |