Stored in home cellar since release. Uncorked about 3 hours prior to drinking, which I think maybe 90 minutes would've been better. Not a focused tasting for us as it was more a wine we just enjoyed drinking. It was in good shape and while it could last 3-5 more years, I don't think it will improve so I recommend you DRINK UP.
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Medium deep ruby color, thin, clear edge. Nose is jammy red and black fruits with grape stem and wood notes twining throughout. Medium weight, tannins are well integrated, enough acidity to make a juicy quaff. Fruit flavors are melded and well balanced, still forward enough for a delicious slurp...this wine is showing very well now.
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Slo-oxed for 20 minutes but more air is better. Lots of dark red fruits on the nose. The medium to plus bodied palate is filled with these dark red fruits and spice, along with some black fruit and earth. The tannins are fully integrated but the acidity is quite juicy and may be a touch more than needed to balance. I'd suggest drinking up in the next year or so.
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5/11/2024 - wine247365 Likes this wine:
Stored in home cellar since release. Uncorked about 3 hours prior to drinking, which I think maybe 90 minutes would've been better. Not a focused tasting for us as it was more a wine we just enjoyed drinking. It was in good shape and while it could last 3-5 more years, I don't think it will improve so I recommend you DRINK UP.
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6/11/2022 - bbakove Likes this wine: 95 Points
Medium deep ruby color, thin, clear edge. Nose is jammy red and black fruits with grape stem and wood notes twining throughout. Medium weight, tannins are well integrated, enough acidity to make a juicy quaff.
Fruit flavors are melded and well balanced, still forward enough for a delicious slurp...this wine is showing very well now.
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1/26/2022 - VlgJeff wrote: 91 Points
Slo-oxed for 20 minutes but more air is better. Lots of dark red fruits on the nose. The medium to plus bodied palate is filled with these dark red fruits and spice, along with some black fruit and earth. The tannins are fully integrated but the acidity is quite juicy and may be a touch more than needed to balance. I'd suggest drinking up in the next year or so.
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3/15/2020 - Ridgerunner Likes this wine: 94 Points
terrific Rhone blend and really just opening up for business!
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4/1/2017 - bbcc66 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decanted 1 hr. Dark fruit nose. Well balanced tastes of ripe dark fruits and a bit of pepper.
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