La Lecciaia "Brunello Di Montalcino" 2003

Opaqueish red hue with substantial bricking at the rim. The bouquet is full of ripe, fresh cherries above the rim and cigar ash with savory spices and mint as you go deeper in.

Palate--Great first impression brimming with all sorts of spices, mint, both fresh and aged red fruit, still a bit puckery but fully mature and a bit beyond its prime but still quite lovely. The finish just lingers and speaks to your soul. I paid around $40 for this over ten years ago and I just thought it was time.

I am paring it with honey bourbon marinated steak tips on the grill.

If you happen to have one of these sitting around, I wouldn't let it go much longer! So raise a glass.

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