Castello Romitorio, Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Red At 30+ years the risk

At 30+ years the risk of extraction failure is greatly increased due in part to the last 3-5mm of cork (the end in contact with alcohol) becoming increasingly fragile

formerly of Martinelli Vineyards in Sonoma and now at Mendocino Farms

This is quite forward and very ripe

2011 Chardonnay: Liquid Farm Chardonnay Golden Slope: 72% Rita’s Crown

“old school” Burgundies from Vosne-Romanée

Castello Romitorio, Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Red At 30+ years the risk95 James Suckling A dense and rich Brunello with lots of ripe fruit, spices and hints of new wood. Full bodied, chewy and rich. A muscular wine that needs time to come together. 09 2019 95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The Castello Romitorio 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is a suave and supple expression that shows a slightly more opulent texture compared to many of its peers. The Castello Romitorio vineyards tend to be cool, both in terms of exposure