TN: Warrenmang Luigi Riserva 91-97
Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 11:32 am
Apparently this is 16% 91 Franc, 13% 91 Cab Sav, 19% 91 Merlot, 6% 91 Shiraz, then these components were refermented with 46% 97 Shiraz. Only 400 cases made.
Not decanted.
The lighting was too dim to evaluate the colour, but there was no deterioration.
The nose was a little closed at first, opening up in a few minutes with blackcurrant and mild oak.
The tannins were still firm, which I guess suggests that it will improve a bit with additional age. The palate was intriguing - berry fruits, chocolate...I think the cabernet component is currently a little more assertive than the shiraz. The age is impossible to tell - if someone had told me this was a 2001 I would have believed them.
I'd probably give this close to 94-95/100, or Excellent on the Torb scale, with potential for further improvement.
Four more bottles. I'll open the next in a year or two, and open it with people who really know their wine.
Kieran
Not decanted.
The lighting was too dim to evaluate the colour, but there was no deterioration.
The nose was a little closed at first, opening up in a few minutes with blackcurrant and mild oak.
The tannins were still firm, which I guess suggests that it will improve a bit with additional age. The palate was intriguing - berry fruits, chocolate...I think the cabernet component is currently a little more assertive than the shiraz. The age is impossible to tell - if someone had told me this was a 2001 I would have believed them.
I'd probably give this close to 94-95/100, or Excellent on the Torb scale, with potential for further improvement.
Four more bottles. I'll open the next in a year or two, and open it with people who really know their wine.
Kieran