2004 Podere La Vigna Brunello Di Montalcino

Hello!!! We had a fabulous wine last night! I prepared a beef stew with onions, garlic, tomato, and rice. The Brunello was a good match. It had a rich garnet color, with a nice brick red color at the rim. It had aromas of cherry with a little vanilla and a hint of smokiness. The flavor was very true to the nose. The tannins were firm but smooth. The acidity was soft. What really set this wine apart was the elegance of it. It was so smooth, so well balanced, and so elegant. The flavor profile was similar to many wines we've had (and enjoyed) in the past, but this wine had a beautiful silky texture. I will say that it was better with the food. The tannins became a little intense after dinner when we were sipping the wine by itself. All in all, this was one of the best wines I've ever had! This wine was ordered online from Wines Til Sold Out. This site offers deeply discounted wines listed one at a time, until they sell out. This wine was about $45, originally listed at about $90. I have one more bottle of this, and I wish I had more. I believe I have just become a Brunello fan.