While previously overwhelmed by cab sauv, the wine is beginning to soften and show more of the cab franc...bell pepper, pencil shavings and lots of flowery notes on the nose and palate.
Really positively surprised by this wine given some of the recent comments. I would say, if well stored, this is just starting to get into its drinking window and should improve a bit more. Liking this wine a lot right now but has the structure to hold up for another few years.
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Still has some firm tannins but not a lot of fruit. Drink over 2 hours and didn't evolve any. Had some ripe cherry, leather, chocolate and a bramblness to it.
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30 minute decant. Casis on the nose. Smooth flavor of leather, cedar, herb and a hint of oak that persists but does not evolve. Just a bit of roughness on a moderately long finish
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3/4/2018 - bayouwino Likes this wine: 91 Points
Well balanced Bordeaux blend that paired well with a grilled ribeye.
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12/2/2017 - hebill Likes this wine: 90 Points
While previously overwhelmed by cab sauv, the wine is beginning to soften and show more of the cab franc...bell pepper, pencil shavings and lots of flowery notes on the nose and palate.
Really positively surprised by this wine given some of the recent comments. I would say, if well stored, this is just starting to get into its drinking window and should improve a bit more. Liking this wine a lot right now but has the structure to hold up for another few years.
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7/21/2017 - Mattvino wrote: 87 Points
Still has some firm tannins but not a lot of fruit. Drink over 2 hours and didn't evolve any. Had some ripe cherry, leather, chocolate and a bramblness to it.
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1/29/2016 - BoulderWine Does not like this wine: 82 Points
Strange aromas and flavors (not corked). Did not like this.
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7/5/2015 - Old Gray Hare Likes this wine: 90 Points
30 minute decant. Casis on the nose. Smooth flavor of leather, cedar, herb and a hint of oak that persists but does not evolve. Just a bit of roughness on a moderately long finish
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6/5/2015 - joet626 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very tasty. LOts of fruit; smoothj
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4/28/2015 - ravbik wrote: 92 Points
Rich ripe red fruits. Went well with dteak
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10/9/2013 - n2wine Likes this wine: 88 Points
Lots of CA fruit. Strong tannins that need a few more years to soften up.
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2/26/2012 - dsabbagh wrote:
Drank at dinner party. Michael may liked it.
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1/27/2012 - Old Gray Hare wrote: 89 Points
In the Tasting Room, leather and cassis. Nice finish. Tannis a bit rough
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