2003 Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG

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Okay, I tried this the other night with a garlic sirloin and was decidedly unimpressed. It might just be me. Some tasting notes I found online for this said this:

"Medium to deep ruby colour with aromas of sour cherry, cranberry, cedar, camphor and violets. Dry, crisp, balanced with a warm cranberry fruit tone coming on in the mid palate. Medium-bodied with a lingering, warm fruit with a crisp finish"

My own personal experience was this:

"Served with garlic and herb marinated sirloin and spinach salad. Light, but seemingly complex beyond my palate. Very dry, makes the roof of my mouth feel dry. Initial flavours were berry and pleasant when it first hit the tongue, but within moments of getting in my mouth, it felt like I was licking tree bark."

Does anyone know why I didn't like this much? I actually enjoy a "dry" wine, but this was unpalatable. I had to sprinkle sugar in it just to be able to down it. Is it too "oaky" a wine for me? I was really hoping I'd like this, considering I paid $20 for it.