Arlaud, Vosne Romanee Reas Vintage:2021 The 2003 Amarone della Valpolicella

The 2003 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva awards a truly exceptional emotional charge for reasons that go beyond the technical tasting attributes of the wine

Tips toward the tannic side now

I followed this bottle for multiple days and it only improved

Still yet to be bottled

these are some of the finest Gigondas that money can buy

Arlaud, Vosne Romanee Reas Vintage:2021 The 2003 Amarone della ValpolicellaA markedly floral suffused nose displays additional aromas of spicy essence of red cherry, currant and crushed fennel. There is a similar mouthfeel though with notably more minerality present on the slightly more voluminous flavors that possess a refined mid palate texture that contrasts somewhat with the compact, serious and more overtly austere finish. This firmly structured and tightly wound effort is going to require at least some patience and I