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Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - Although the 2011 is a good drink now proposition, this vintage, unlike the previous, has the stuffing to actually get better with some bottle age. A very seductive nose of dark fruit and vanilla. Glides over the palate like satin with more of the same dark fruit, supported by oak and spice. Has an extended finish of soft, grainy, fruit ladened tannins. This is well made, balanced - acidity, fruit, oak all in harmony. Although 14.5% in alcohol, you wouldn't know it. Don't get me wrong this is a heavy wine and although it is elegant in nature, describing it is an elegant wine is doing it a disservice. This is restrained power in a bottle. Remember this is a US$30 wine but for it's price point it competes well above it's weight division. Drinks well now with a good decant, but if you have the patience, 3-5 years or more in the cellar will reward. Beautiful.

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