Community Tasting Note

sirswami wrote:

Sunday, March 6, 2011 - Given the heritage and reputation of the producers, I thought I had found a steal for under $15/bottle...that is, until I read the few downbeat CT notes. So after lamenting the purchase for a year, I decanted a bottle and left it alone for a couple of hours before a nice steak dinner. Don't know if it was a function of low expectations, some time in the cellar and decanter, or small sample size for the CT rating but this wine provided a nice surprise and quality experience. Color and aroma were impressive (deep, inviting and sweeter on the nose than anticipated) with medium plus body and a very interesting palate of flavors with some I don't even typically enjoy (light mint and licorice) folded in well with richer tones. All said, very glad I purchased and will seek more...

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