Saw a note from ‘15 this was on the downside, but in ‘18 I thought it still had some life. Probably in its window so I’d drink soon. Certainly well integrated and mellowed. Easy to drink Considering 14.2, no alcohol bite. No legs and very opaque dark red color. Not a much to the nose either. But dried black cherries, anise, a little jammy. Nice lingering finish. I opened wondering if I’d have to open a something else, but it was a pleasant surprise.
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Decant one hour. Smoke, leather, dark cherries with a hint of pepper to the nose. Thick mouth feel. Tastes a touch hot for 14.2. Menthol, currant and blackberries with mid to high end tannins on the palate. Wonderful blend with a little more life in it.
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The wine was purple colored, with no apparent sediment in the bottle. It smells and tastes of light toast, blackberry and red currant. It is a full-bodied wine that has a very smooth, almost velvety feel in the mouth, with a pleasantly long finish. Enjoyed is with some delicious homemade lasagna and garlic bread. Highly Recommended!
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10/2/2022 - Puffin3522 wrote: 90 Points
Opened very balanced. But of a peppery taste. Finished with cherry.
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3/10/2021 - klstreit Likes this wine: 100 Points
So amazing want to track down current vintages.
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4/11/2020 - oenophile Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delightful to drink, as always. Still delicious at 12 years, though most of the tannins have gone.
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3/26/2020 - jrlitt wrote:
This was a really good wine.
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3/11/2018 - slapsht007 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Saw a note from ‘15 this was on the downside, but in ‘18 I thought it still had some life. Probably in its window so I’d drink soon. Certainly well integrated and mellowed. Easy to drink Considering 14.2, no alcohol bite. No legs and very opaque dark red color. Not a much to the nose either. But dried black cherries, anise, a little jammy. Nice lingering finish. I opened wondering if I’d have to open a something else, but it was a pleasant surprise.
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1/14/2018 - brminz Likes this wine: 92 Points
Light, smooth but full-bodied red.
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10/16/2016 - Keitalex Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice
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9/23/2016 - joet626 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very good. Nice berry taste. Very smooth and well balanced
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3/17/2016 - Ecb1456 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decant one hour. Smoke, leather, dark cherries with a hint of pepper to the nose. Thick mouth feel. Tastes a touch hot for 14.2. Menthol, currant and blackberries with mid to high end tannins on the palate. Wonderful blend with a little more life in it.
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11/18/2015 - ChristyLeighNY wrote:
On the downhill by 2015. Already rust colored around the edges. Feels a little lifeless. Lots of earthy characteristics, some spices, menthol
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2/14/2015 - TX Wine Guy Likes this wine: 95 Points
The wine was purple colored, with no apparent sediment in the bottle. It smells and tastes of light toast, blackberry and red currant. It is a full-bodied wine that has a very smooth, almost velvety feel in the mouth, with a pleasantly long finish. Enjoyed is with some delicious homemade lasagna and garlic bread. Highly Recommended!
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9/30/2013 - zamiar wrote: 91 Points
Drank during breaking bad finale
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