Tasted blind. Not as good as previous bottles, this time it was decanted for an hour which helped to clean the aromas - it could lead you to chardonnay- but the wood was unfortunately too noticiable on palate. It has the structure and acidity to hold more time, as it needs to dissipate the wood and integrate itself but I am not sure if it ever will, feels just a bit disjointed. 90-91
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Not drank under the best circumstances, after a very long lunch. Still, it left its mark. This was serious and powerful, aromatically appealing despite the still too present wood. Mid bodied, unctuous, with a well structure in palate. Each subsequent glass, the more I liked it, as it improved a lot. It would have benefited from some aeration or decant however I realize these Ossian wines do not improve - perhaps the opposite - if you keep a bottle and drink it during the following days. Definitely a wine for the long haul. I expect later vintages to be more approachable as, unlike 2009, almost no new wood is currently used.
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Not sure how this wine could get any better. Maybe a little brighter fruit to go with the acid and oak but it was really good. Stone fruit with mineral framed in oak. The way it should be. It took me right to white burgundy. I would like to have this again
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Very sleek style, with a good balance of acidity and fruit. Feels like it will be one that can age nicely and not lose too much of that pinpoint taste. Wish that I had more to enjoy.
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Still quite young, this wine will improve considerably in the future. Butter and toasted aromas on the nose with some flowery and mineral notes. But it's on the palate where it showed its power, complexity and an extraordinary after taste. Currently it has less greasiness than the "basic" Ossian 2009, which in my opinion is more enjoyable and satisfying at this moment. So, I recommend to keep it as long as possible.
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Decanted for 2 hours, tasted blind. Medium golden color, green flashes. Nice nose, subtle vanilla, smoke, a bit herbaceous, intense flavours, not a typical verdejo. Creamy on palate, a bit grassy and unctuous, medium bodied, seems to lack acidity, add some bitterness on finish, which is medium to long. Very nice although it carries a bit high price tag.
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Eric Solomon Imports tasting- Slate, earth, spice and stone fruit bouquet. Fine and silky with added tropical and citrus and hints of spice. Aromatic and profound with a full finish. A great wine.
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2/24/2018 - wgoelen wrote: flawed
Oxydized
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6/17/2017 - Periko wrote: 90 Points
Tasted blind. Not as good as previous bottles, this time it was decanted for an hour which helped to clean the aromas - it could lead you to chardonnay- but the wood was unfortunately too noticiable on palate. It has the structure and acidity to hold more time, as it needs to dissipate the wood and integrate itself but I am not sure if it ever will, feels just a bit disjointed. 90-91
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12/17/2016 - Periko Likes this wine: 91 Points
Not drank under the best circumstances, after a very long lunch. Still, it left its mark. This was serious and powerful, aromatically appealing despite the still too present wood. Mid bodied, unctuous, with a well structure in palate. Each subsequent glass, the more I liked it, as it improved a lot. It would have benefited from some aeration or decant however I realize these Ossian wines do not improve - perhaps the opposite - if you keep a bottle and drink it during the following days. Definitely a wine for the long haul. I expect later vintages to be more approachable as, unlike 2009, almost no new wood is currently used.
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10/20/2016 - Thad Likes this wine: 94 Points
Not sure how this wine could get any better. Maybe a little brighter fruit to go with the acid and oak but it was really good. Stone fruit with mineral framed in oak. The way it should be. It took me right to white burgundy. I would like to have this again
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9/27/2015 - wgoelen wrote: flawed
Oxydized
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2/24/2014 - Mr.Overhill Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very sleek style, with a good balance of acidity and fruit. Feels like it will be one that can age nicely and not lose too much of that pinpoint taste. Wish that I had more to enjoy.
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3/17/2012 - garagar wrote: 90 Points
Still quite young, this wine will improve considerably in the future. Butter and toasted aromas on the nose with some flowery and mineral notes. But it's on the palate where it showed its power, complexity and an extraordinary after taste. Currently it has less greasiness than the "basic" Ossian 2009, which in my opinion is more enjoyable and satisfying at this moment. So, I recommend to keep it as long as possible.
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3/10/2012 - Periko wrote: 92 Points
Decanted for 2 hours, tasted blind. Medium golden color, green flashes. Nice nose, subtle vanilla, smoke, a bit herbaceous, intense flavours, not a typical verdejo. Creamy on palate, a bit grassy and unctuous, medium bodied, seems to lack acidity, add some bitterness on finish, which is medium to long. Very nice although it carries a bit high price tag.
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3/6/2012 - MattMauldin wrote: 94 Points
Eric Solomon Imports tasting- Slate, earth, spice and stone fruit bouquet. Fine and silky with added tropical and citrus and hints of spice. Aromatic and profound with a full finish. A great wine.
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