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WTN: California in the Langhe

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WTN: California in the Langhe

by Mark S » Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:51 pm

Giacomo Conterno, Barbera d'Alba, 'Ceretta', 2009
15% alcohol, and it shows. Blueberry and blackberry syrup. Unctuous, thick and extracted. A Parkerism - creosote - works pretty well here. This feels overwrought and expensive for what is a pizza wine. Feels very New World. The second day, shows a little better, but still, this is a BIG wine.
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Re: WTN: California in the Langhe

by David M. Bueker » Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:34 pm

I had an '07 early this year and swore off the wine for good.
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