"Mark Lipton" > wrote in message
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> DaleW wrote:
>
>> With dinner, the 2001 Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico. Dense black
>> cherry fruit, moderate tannins, pleasantly high acidity. Some leather
>> and meat on the nose with some time. Structured Chianti that needs
>> time. Very nice. B+
>
> Dale, I've still got some '97 Berardenga (isn't it a CCR?) down in the
> cellar. Is it time to drink up, do you think?

Noooo, nooo, Mark! If you're referring to the Rancia, it needs time! That
wine is a monster. I bought as much as I could afford and I'm trying to
stay out of it.

Tom S
www.chateauburbank.com