1 | Wine | Other Red Blend, 2009

"The bright red color of our 2009 Red Blend leads to ripe, jammy aromas and nuances of oak. These aromas extend to the palate, creating a bright, medium-bodied wine with a round, smooth finish."

"Purple in color, with a brooding bouquet, it is a dense, structured, rich wine with impeccable balance, volume, and length. It has the structure to evolve for 2-3 years but can be approached now. It, too, is a great value."

"Intense, deep cherry colour with a fine, intense aroma of ripe dark fruit, such as cherries and blackberries. Hints of vanilla with a background of licorice. Full flavoured with soft, well-integrated tannin. The flavours of cherry and fruits of the forest predominate, merging well with the more balsamic nuance of licorice."

"Pointed, with lurking powerful and beautiful structure, this year’s iteration of this Tinto is quite rather lovely and beautifully balanced. The fruit evolved beautifully with time, becoming quite delicious, although it took awhile to get there. It should age reasonably well and continue to improve for several years in the cellar."

"Bright red-ruby. Ripe aromas of sweet red cherries macerated in alcohol, cedar, cinnamon and pepper. Suave and seamless, with soft, almost-overripe flavors of redcurrant jam, red plum syrup, stewed red plum and tobacco leaf. A very distinctive and much creamier than usual Tignanello, finishing with supple tannins and excellent length. Obviously the product of a warmer year, and though this outstanding Tignanello is a touch less refined than some recent standout vintages, it's hard to argue with its sweet, soft style and early drinking appeal. No need to cellar this too long."