2007 Querciabella Chianti Classico

[Paul Lin]

95% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Slightly rustic notes of charcuterie, black cherries, currants, and loose jasmine tea. Light-bodied and balanced on the midpalate with a woodsy finish. Enjoyable with dinner and relatively innocuous as a Chianti, but it didn't really change much or provide any new insights as the evening wore on. Probably better by the glass than the bottle.

 

[scottreiner]

originally posted by Paul Lin:
Probably better by the glass than the bottle.

also probably better w/o cab...

 

[Paul Lin]

originally posted by scottreiner:

originally posted by Paul Lin:
Probably better by the glass than the bottle.

also probably better w/o cab...

Probably. I do give this producer credit for their biodynamic farming practices and use of ambient yeasts, but their use of barrique is a concern.

 

[Ian Fitzsimmons]

I salute Paul's approach to introducing himself by posting notes, chiseling aside. VLM and Yixin can see to the formal welcome.

 

[Yixin]

Paul, welcome!

 

[Scott Kraft]

Can't abide the stuff - neither the wine nor the civility.