Castagna “La Chiave” Sangiovese 2004 Thursday, Jan 4 2007
Tasting Notes and Australia and Beechworth and Variety and Red and sangiovese et al
An engaging nose of lavender and stones, pink marshmellows and jelly crystals, gravelly, reminiscent of an English beach. The palate is juicy, lots of red/black fruits and lots of oak too, nougat and caramel, cloves and a twist of spearmint. This really was a wine that changed and morphed as it was swirled in the glass. Not terribly varietal, and seemed a touch boozier than 14.0%. Needs some time to settle I think, and might score better.
Rated : 89+ Points
Tasted : Dec06
Alcohol : 14.0%
Price : $75
Closure : Diam
Drink : 2008 - 2012
Source : Lunch Companion
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7 Responses to “Castagna “La Chiave” Sangiovese 2004”
January 4th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
$55 is a discount for this wine. I think it’s $75 on the mailing list.
January 4th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
I was told the mailing list price had come down from $75 to $55(ish). I will double check.
January 4th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
Mail list was $75, it was same price as the 04 Genesis on pre-release order.
Wasnt very varietal IMO, but an interesting wine that needed a looong decant or a sleep in the cellar,
AB
January 4th, 2007 at 3:00 pm
I have fixed the price.
January 4th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
Did I type $75?
I meant to type $55 - it was $55 on pre release order. The 02 was $75.
AB
January 4th, 2007 at 8:59 pm
It is staying at $75. I will pocket the difference and retire early to a small island in the Pacific.
January 4th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
A very small island.
Or Fiji.