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SN: 88
Inglenook Charbono Napa Valley 1991
Editorial Review by Gregory Dal Piaz:
Pungent and earthy with a deep cedary, decaying wood tone, big woodear mushrooms and slight black pepper and roast beef notes and over an oily, garage tone. A touch of VA to boot, Cleans up with some faint red fruits and bricky dust. It's actually engaging to smell. Complex if atypical gaining a touch of fudge and cigar ash with a bloody background note. . Chunky and rustic in the mouth with good acidity and decent tannins, lots of raspberry tea upfront with a jammy peach edge. Easy across the mid-palate with a zesty friendliness that leads to a long finish that seems alcholic with the wlight VA burn but is long with tobacco and dirt tinged sour cherry fruits and a finale of spiced peach nectar. It's better than it sounds and while it really needs some food it's a great change of pace. 88pts
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Inglenook Estate Cellars:
The Inglenook heritage had its beginnings in the Napa Valley over 150 years ago. That's why every time you pour a glass of Inglenook, you'll taste the crisp, well-balanced wines you've come to know and love. So whether you're celebrating with friends, or unwinding at home, Inglenook is always refreshing, rewarding, relaxing.
Editorial Reviews for Inglenook Charbono Napa Valley
Pungent and earthy with a deep cedary, decaying wood tone, big woodear mushrooms and slight black pepper and roast beef notes and over an oily, garage tone. A touch of VA to boot, Cleans up with some faint red fruits and bricky dust. It's actually engaging to smell. Complex if atypical gaining a touch of fudge and cigar ash with a bloody background note. . Chunky and rustic in the mouth with good acidity and decent tannins, lots of raspberry tea upfront with a jammy peach edge. Easy across the mid-palate with a zesty friendliness that leads to a long finish that seems alcholic with the wlight VA burn but is long with tobacco and dirt tinged sour cherry fruits and a finale of spiced peach nectar. It's better than it sounds and while it really needs some food it's a great change of pace. 88pts
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A very interesting pungent aroma. Got my attention right away. Flavor is very mellow and complex - even a little watery and light. Might be a little too refined for my palate, although I appreciate the complexity. Enjoyed the nose more than the flavor.
Interestingly it smells quite like a Barolo : tar and lilacs. Its an old wine, but holds up well. Lots of acetone, licorice and a slight fungal nature. Pretty funky.
Lots of interesting smells include motor oil and burnt rubber, very low-alcohol smooth mouth with a sharp acidity.
Some heat on the nose despite its age. There's a lot of tar, deep black fruits, leather and some heavy tannins.
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