Winemaker Notes
Blend: 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
Pouring a brighter red color than most of the wines in the vertical, the 2009 Tinata also has a fantastic nose where the Grenache seems to shine through more evidently, with aromas of preserved strawberries, peppery spices, thyme, and baked earth. The palate is juicy and inviting, with an elegant, full-bodied feel and a chalky texture on the finish.
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Wine Enthusiast
A blend of Syrah and Grenache, this delivers Rhône Valley-like characteristics of ripe fruit, black pepper, smoked bacon and exotic spice. But it has an Italian personality in the form of fresh acidity and Mediterranean spice and blue flower notes. The finish is soft, velvety and chocolaty.
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James Suckling
Alluring aromas of blueberries and currants follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and a subtle dark chocolate and fruit aftertaste. A blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache. Better in 2015, but who can wait?
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.