86.5: Tasted this right after opening and it was fantastic, great smokiness though a bit high on the tannins. Aerated a glass for comparison and it was completely lifeless. Still, even without further aerating, subsequent glasses were not as lovely as the first. A bit on the thin side with more fruit and less terroir than I expect from a Malbec. Unbeatable color though, an amazing dark ruby on the edge blending to a deep purple core. Great legs, which you'd expect to be sweeter than it turns out to be. Perhaps aged a bit too long? A lot of sediment in the bottle, but the cork was in excellent condition. You really have to take a mouthful to detect the complexity; this ain't no sippin' wine, you almost have to chug it to fully appreciate it. I wouldn't say that I'm disappointed, but as another reviewer noted, it's not on par with a good Argentine Malbec.
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Decant for 2 hours. Cedar, smoke and a hint of vanilla on the nose. Cherry and a hint of smoke with a nice level f acidity developing into silky mouthfeel. Finish is sharp giving way to tannins and trailing off with a chalky flavor.
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Extreme medicinal character with black licorice, anise, & herbs. Black fruit with vanilla & cedar on the nose as well. Dark black fruit of currant & blackberry seeds surrounded by vanilla. A slightly herbal character on the mid palate & finish but not a lot. Acidity is good & fairly balanced with tannin but just not terribly complex. Decent.
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This wine should be decanted - takes a while for it open up. At that time, it has a nice spicy note to it, but not so much when opened and poured into a glass and drank - let it open!
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1/6/2019 - ellars Likes this wine: 87 Points
86.5: Tasted this right after opening and it was fantastic, great smokiness though a bit high on the tannins. Aerated a glass for comparison and it was completely lifeless. Still, even without further aerating, subsequent glasses were not as lovely as the first. A bit on the thin side with more fruit and less terroir than I expect from a Malbec. Unbeatable color though, an amazing dark ruby on the edge blending to a deep purple core. Great legs, which you'd expect to be sweeter than it turns out to be. Perhaps aged a bit too long? A lot of sediment in the bottle, but the cork was in excellent condition. You really have to take a mouthful to detect the complexity; this ain't no sippin' wine, you almost have to chug it to fully appreciate it. I wouldn't say that I'm disappointed, but as another reviewer noted, it's not on par with a good Argentine Malbec.
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12/27/2016 - JMFWC wrote: 89 Points
Decant for 2 hours. Cedar, smoke and a hint of vanilla on the nose. Cherry and a hint of smoke with a nice level f acidity developing into silky mouthfeel. Finish is sharp giving way to tannins and trailing off with a chalky flavor.
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5/25/2013 - Blackwa Likes this wine: 86 Points
Extreme medicinal character with black licorice, anise, & herbs. Black fruit with vanilla & cedar on the nose as well. Dark black fruit of currant & blackberry seeds surrounded by vanilla. A slightly herbal character on the mid palate & finish but not a lot. Acidity is good & fairly balanced with tannin but just not terribly complex. Decent.
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12/20/2012 - hdchappy Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Not much there, fruit and nothing else.
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8/25/2012 - VineWithClass wrote: 87 Points
Solid Malbec. However, it's not even in the same league as a high-end Argentinian.
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10/26/2011 - VinoJestes wrote:
Presumable consumed and presumably delicious
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6/5/2011 - Sparty1983 wrote: 85 Points
This wine should be decanted - takes a while for it open up. At that time, it has a nice spicy note to it, but not so much when opened and poured into a glass and drank - let it open!
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6/27/2009 - gdykema wrote: 86 Points
BARREL SAMPLE
Very toasty, quite fruity and intense. Has great potential!
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