Initial shy nose and palate on pop and pour. After 1-2 hours opening to light red cherry, cranberry, dusty earth, herbs (thyme?). Nice red berry acidity well balanced by herbal notes, dusty earth, smooth tannins. Dry earthy finish blending into final lingering impression of having munched on a handful of tart wild blueberries. Dropped off day 2.
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Lovely. Med garnet w med int red cherrty raspberry mineral animal and light earth nose carries through to palette with med + acid , med tannin well balanced and ready now to 5yrs.
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Paired with a roast chicken feast on Halloween eve. Decanted 1.5 hours ahead of dinner. Much better showing than 2.5 years ago: it has evolved nicely, particularly on the nose and finish. Lush blackberries and raspberries up front with orange rinds, green tea, lavender, and evergreen notes into the finish. Drink now through 2021-23.
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1/28/2019 - lizjaneclarke wrote: 88 Points
Showing it’s age.
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9/11/2017 - mattsteg wrote:
Initial shy nose and palate on pop and pour. After 1-2 hours opening to light red cherry, cranberry, dusty earth, herbs (thyme?). Nice red berry acidity well balanced by herbal notes, dusty earth, smooth tannins. Dry earthy finish blending into final lingering impression of having munched on a handful of tart wild blueberries. Dropped off day 2.
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3/4/2017 - Slics wrote:
Lovely. Med garnet w med int red cherrty raspberry mineral animal and light earth nose carries through to palette with med + acid , med tannin well balanced and ready now to 5yrs.
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10/30/2016 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 90 Points
Paired with a roast chicken feast on Halloween eve. Decanted 1.5 hours ahead of dinner. Much better showing than 2.5 years ago: it has evolved nicely, particularly on the nose and finish. Lush blackberries and raspberries up front with orange rinds, green tea, lavender, and evergreen notes into the finish. Drink now through 2021-23.
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5/12/2016 - SteveVermeer Likes this wine: 89 Points
Lite garnet color, high toned nose. Nice bright flavors with lingering flavors. A very nice wine.
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