Poggione, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2004 with Cabernet Sauvignon dominant in

with Cabernet Sauvignon dominant in the fruit expression in terms of the controlled

the wine is polished

The wines are huge

earth and plenty of sauvage characters

This is evolving glacially and certainly much slower than I originally foresaw but it should be a stunner of a Clos de Vougeot when it finally reaches its peak

Poggione, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2004 with Cabernet Sauvignon dominant inThe harvest date returned once more to that of tradition, commencing on 23 September whereas these days it usually begins around 3 September. This could therefore be considered a fresh if not cool vintage, yet the long growing season helped the extraction of velvety tannins, concentrated on the mid palate. The structure, combined with bright cassis notes, a core of cherry and crystallised violet, and savoury minerality on the finish, will keep the