Da Vinci Chianti Reserva 2005

Following the 2004 DaVinci Chianti Reserva which I posted previously, I purchased some of 2005 Reserva with the hopes of a similar quality wine. Although there were lots of similarities as the medium-bodied 2004 with the aromas of smokey fruit and the cherry and plum tastes, I was a little disappointed in this vintage. It had a little more dried herb taste to it. Additionally, the tannins were a little more chewy, but I'm not surprised since it was a 2005. Wine Spectator gave this an 87 point rating. I would tend to agree. Certainly drinkable but not as enjoyable as the 2004 Reserva.