Dark, bright red. Dark berries, mocha, brown spices and smoky oak on the nose. Supple and fairly dense, with a youthfully medicinal cast to the black cherry and licorice flavors. In a distinctly brooding style and in need of patience-and perhaps a bit more lift. Finishes with serious building tannins that dust the front teeth.

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The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is a big, fruit-driven wine. Made in a concentrated, opulent style, this Brunello offers tons of fruit and a round, soft personality. There isn't too much nuance in the wine today, but that should develop in bottle. The long, polished finish invites a second taste. For now, this remains one of the more overtly fruit-forward wines of the vintage. The entry-level Brunello spends roughly 40 months in large, neutral oak.

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Blackberries and blueberries on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky and racy tannins, as well as a hint of vanilla. Long and pretty. Very clean. Needs a little time to open.

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