Montelena, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino

the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino never feels overdone or too heavy

Here too plenty of patience will be required

white flower and tidal pool hints that are also trimmed in enough wood and menthol characters to warrant noting them

Cristal is often accessible young

honey and hazelnut complicated by suggestions of roasted herbs

Montelena, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions the 2010 Brunello di MontalcinoGood deep red. Red berries, pungent herbs, menthol and cedary oak on the nose. Brisk and tightly wound, with edgy flavors of cherry syrup and rhubarb. The tannins are a bit dry but hit the palate late, allowing the red fruit flavors to express themselves on the back. Shows a slight overripe underripe character but I would not be at all surprised if this wine came into better harmony with another year or two of bottle aging. Stephen Tanzer