The wine is a lovely deep ruby color in the glass, with great clarity, just as you'd expect for the varietal. The nose is classic Sangiovese, with aromas of leather, cherry, dried herbs and a hint of rose petals. The taste is just divine, with a rush of ripe cherry and strawberry fruit at the outset that expresses some wonderful tartness before transitioning to some notes of white pepper spice and a hint of espresso midpalate. The fine tannins offer ideal structure with balanced acidity for the wonderfully smooth and very dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's one of my favorite vintages of Chuck Reininger's efforts at Sanviovese (he's been making Sangiovese from Stillwater Creek since the 2004 vintage!) and one that is ideal for food. This wine would pair well with a broad range of Italian dishes, from Caprese salad on the patio this summer, to hearty pasta and pizza, but tonight I am doing comfort food and enjoying this wine with some stuffed peppers! The acidity and spice are the perfect match for the oregano and basil in the stuffing and the richness of the cheese and sauce. Cheers!
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