PnP into a decanter. Nose is immediately big with aromas of blk cherry, licorice along with earth, wet leaves, forest. The texture is medium with a high acidity. Flavors of cedar. Finish is tart and long. Drinks well by itself or with Spaghetti and meat sauce. 5,13,14,6=88
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Second day. Pumped bottle. Still has that earthy funk on the nose along with other nice cherry fruit. Palate is medium, still flavorful. Has a tart dry finish. 5,12,15,7=89
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Day III. Dark color. Not a very nice nose at this point after that usual Cap funk Day I & II. Just a yummy taste. Rich, concentrated. Must have been a real ripe full year. I like this and it is still really balanced. Still some nice tannins, bright rich fruit. Wow QPR
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Decanted. This needs some time (a few hours) to open up and show. Dark purple color. No sediment in the bottle. Nose was funky and predominantly earthy upon opening, but after an hour the fruit started to shine through. Black cherry, licorice, cedar, possible cinnamon. Palate is medium to full, smooth, balanced. Dry subtle finish. A very different style of Merlot. More old world, nice, special wine. 5,13,14,6=88
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Can't believe this is my first 04? Noticeably darker than the 03. Same bramble old world nose. The acid on this one seems more in check, the fruit riper. Dusty leather, mineral tannic finish, in a good balanced way. Taking this to Jonathan & Lolly's for CNY Pkng Duck, should be fun.
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Nose of licorice allsorts, dill, leather, teriyaki, salted caramel. Tastes of flame raisin, umami, alum, more dill, Barbados molasses. Preserved lemon. Very juicy then very tannic. Long and satisfying. This will be great in a few years.
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9/10/2014 - charliesea Likes this wine: 88 Points
Deep red-purple on the eye. red fruit, roses, and box on the nose. That and subtle drying tannins on the palate leaving a moderately persistent finish
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4/22/2012 - rodsjuice wrote: 88 Points
PnP into a decanter. Nose is immediately big with aromas of blk cherry, licorice along with earth, wet leaves, forest. The texture is medium with a high acidity. Flavors of cedar. Finish is tart and long. Drinks well by itself or with Spaghetti and meat sauce. 5,13,14,6=88
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4/3/2012 - rodsjuice wrote: 89 Points
Second day. Pumped bottle. Still has that earthy funk on the nose along with other nice cherry fruit. Palate is medium, still flavorful. Has a tart dry finish. 5,12,15,7=89
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3/8/2012 - tplskylrk wrote: 91 Points
Day III. Dark color. Not a very nice nose at this point after that usual Cap funk Day I & II. Just a yummy taste. Rich, concentrated. Must have been a real ripe full year. I like this and it is still really balanced. Still some nice tannins, bright rich fruit. Wow QPR
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2/17/2012 - rodsjuice wrote: 88 Points
Decanted. This needs some time (a few hours) to open up and show. Dark purple color. No sediment in the bottle. Nose was funky and predominantly earthy upon opening, but after an hour the fruit started to shine through. Black cherry, licorice, cedar, possible cinnamon. Palate is medium to full, smooth, balanced. Dry subtle finish. A very different style of Merlot. More old world, nice, special wine. 5,13,14,6=88
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1/21/2012 - charliesea wrote: 90 Points
Fruity; gently tannic. Restrained. Persistent finish.
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1/14/2012 - tplskylrk wrote:
Can't believe this is my first 04? Noticeably darker than the 03. Same bramble old world nose. The acid on this one seems more in check, the fruit riper. Dusty leather, mineral tannic finish, in a good balanced way. Taking this to Jonathan & Lolly's for CNY Pkng Duck, should be fun.
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10/24/2011 - crux wrote: 93 Points
Nose of licorice allsorts, dill, leather, teriyaki, salted caramel. Tastes of flame raisin, umami, alum, more dill, Barbados molasses. Preserved lemon. Very juicy then very tannic. Long and satisfying. This will be great in a few years.
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