Substance 2017 Northridge Vineyard Merlot and Tenuta Sette Ponti 2021 Oreno Toscana.
The Substance is perfectly balanced right now. Tannins and acidity completely resolved. Medium bodied with ripe plums and blackberry fruit on the nose with hints of dried flowers and herbs. On the palate, smooth and nicely integrated. Lovely ripe red fruits with just the slightest hint of mushroom on the finish. 100% Merlot
The Oreno is too young but I will drinking this over the next 3 days so I'm curious to see how it will open up. Very tight nose, a little air reveals hints of smoke, black currants, sage and roasted coffee. Massively tannic and rich on the palate but well balanced. So many flavors trying to peek through but still held back. Can't wait for day 3! 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot
by lordhighsteward
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CS wines are the epitome of WA, great bottle
I had 21 Oreno recently and yes very young but typical under rates Italian Merlot. Smoke is an off descriptor that I did not get, but more balsamic, aged ham and iron. Curious to see what it does!