Nose and palate of blackberry and interesting mineral notes were at times masked by the oak profile of vanilla and baking spices. In my opinion, this wine is moderately over-oaked (for a Rhone blend anyway). Average acidity, medium body, and light tannin.
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Good drink. Decent price, nothing phenomenal, but a pretty good price. It may have had just a bit too much acidity to it that may have softened after a couple of years, but it is quite drinkable.
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Decanted about 5 hours. Crème brûlée and raspberry jam on the nose, with hints of pepper and barnyard. There was also some dirt and floral notes. Rich and slightly jammy on the palate, with lots of dark fruit and cream. The tannins were a little green, but it had good acidity.
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4/2/2014 - nawebb wrote: 86 Points
Nose and palate of blackberry and interesting mineral notes were at times masked by the oak profile of vanilla and baking spices. In my opinion, this wine is moderately over-oaked (for a Rhone blend anyway). Average acidity, medium body, and light tannin.
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7/14/2013 - Mattvino wrote: 87 Points
Soft dark fruits with a hint of spice on the finish. Great with BBQ.
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1/19/2012 - CasaHernandez wrote:
Good drink. Decent price, nothing phenomenal, but a pretty good price. It may have had just a bit too much acidity to it that may have softened after a couple of years, but it is quite drinkable.
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5/15/2011 - mmurry Likes this wine: 87 Points
Decanted about 5 hours. Crème brûlée and raspberry jam on the nose, with hints of pepper and barnyard. There was also some dirt and floral notes. Rich and slightly jammy on the palate, with lots of dark fruit and cream. The tannins were a little green, but it had good acidity.
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