This has nothing going on. Thin. The fruit (what little there was) disappeared quickly. Overly bright and completely out of balanced. A sour vegatal finish. i saw that there were several comments about serious bottle variation. Since I have another bottle I guess I will find out. But the remaining 3 glasses in this bottle are going down the sink.
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Finally opened one of these, but sorry to say I didn't take any notes and I'm late recording its consumption. Guess I'll just have to open another soon to remedy this situation.
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Very good. There must be some bottle variation because the first bottle of this I drank we ended up pouring out half the bottle. This was very good. Still a bit tannic but very good fruit. This needs a few hours to breath, but after breathing a bit it is fantastic.
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Pretty disappointed in this wine. It followed a Darioush Merlot, so maybe it simply paled in comparison, but this was pretty lifeless. Even after some time open, it remained austere and lacking much fruit or depth. It doesn't seem like this is doing anything in the cellar.
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Friend brought over for dinner, recent purchase from winery. Needed some time to breathe for full flavors to come through, but initial nose upon opening was lovely. Deep rich color. Very mouth filling, with a little vanilla, lots of dark fruit and some earthiness. Tasted best after being open and decanted for 2 hours or so. Notes from memory a day later.
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Dark color,blackberry flavor with a hint of violet. Long finish. Nice bottle, but the retail price of $60 is HIGH if you find it for $25 or less buy. Wine was clear and there was no seidiment.
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opened the bottle and it was very good, notes as before - then it sat in the fridge for two days - day 3 and it really opened up, wonderful nose of anise and a touch of minerality - very smooth too -- note to self, longer decant next time ...
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Very nice - wine was tight on opening, really didn't start to emerge until day 2 - enjoyable merlot, slightly tart - plush and full mouthfeel - smooth tannins - dark fruits and slight hint of vanilla - not much nose until the second day, will wait a few months before trying again or decant longer - cool bottle design too!
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Solid merlot. Not quite an old world profile, but good mix of bright cherry with tangy sourness, some mild herbal elements, dark fruit and medium tannin. Went nicely with lamb. OK QPR. Drinking well now, but might improve with age, too.
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2/9/2021 - joesi16 Likes this wine:
Lovely aroma and a nice finish, better than i remember. Held up for 2 days.
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4/28/2017 - Leomania Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very good, but not quite as much as the '06 or '07.
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2/19/2016 - Sniffy-Sniff Likes this wine: 91 Points
30 minute decant. Bright fruit, great structure. Refined, yet delicious.
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9/14/2015 - 1961Vintage wrote: 85 Points
4 bottles have not made me a fan...
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8/27/2015 - 1961Vintage wrote: 88 Points
Smooth with decent fruit. Likely at or near peak. Decent ptq
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8/20/2015 - JS1056 Does not like this wine: 75 Points
This has nothing going on. Thin. The fruit (what little there was) disappeared quickly. Overly bright and completely out of balanced. A sour vegatal finish.
i saw that there were several comments about serious bottle variation. Since I have another bottle I guess I will find out. But the remaining 3 glasses in this bottle are going down the sink.
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5/19/2015 - Leomania Likes this wine:
Finally opened one of these, but sorry to say I didn't take any notes and I'm late recording its consumption. Guess I'll just have to open another soon to remedy this situation.
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2/21/2015 - SSGibson Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice, but nothing particularly special. Initially, loads of oak, but more fruit as it opened. 89 to 90
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2/3/2015 - snarfglk wrote: 89 Points
Nice fruit with big oak start, oak fades to leave a nice merlot. Broke down quickly day 2.
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11/25/2014 - TheJohnnyV Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very good. There must be some bottle variation because the first bottle of this I drank we ended up pouring out half the bottle. This was very good. Still a bit tannic but very good fruit. This needs a few hours to breath, but after breathing a bit it is fantastic.
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8/11/2014 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Pretty disappointed in this wine. It followed a Darioush Merlot, so maybe it simply paled in comparison, but this was pretty lifeless. Even after some time open, it remained austere and lacking much fruit or depth. It doesn't seem like this is doing anything in the cellar.
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5/31/2014 - oldwines Likes this wine: 92 Points
Friend brought over for dinner, recent purchase from winery. Needed some time to breathe for full flavors to come through, but initial nose upon opening was lovely. Deep rich color. Very mouth filling, with a little vanilla, lots of dark fruit and some earthiness. Tasted best after being open and decanted for 2 hours or so. Notes from memory a day later.
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3/12/2014 - ME128 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Decent body and rich flavor. Give it some air and you will be rewarded.
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12/1/2013 - Iceman611 wrote: 90 Points
Drinks like an ok right bank Bordeaux. I expected more.
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11/24/2013 - joesi16 wrote: 89 Points
Dark color,blackberry flavor with a hint of violet. Long finish. Nice bottle, but the retail price of $60 is HIGH if you find it for $25 or less buy. Wine was clear and there was no seidiment.
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9/10/2013 - Bricks Likes this wine: 92 Points
really enjoyed each bottle despite merlot not typically being my favorite. plenty of character and depth
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4/23/2013 - Bricks wrote: 90 Points
have enjoyed on two occasions. a big merlot with plenty of flavor and a nice dark/rich color and feel in the mouth
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4/11/2013 - AngryPrez Likes this wine: 92 Points
opened the bottle and it was very good, notes as before - then it sat in the fridge for two days - day 3 and it really opened up, wonderful nose of anise and a touch of minerality - very smooth too -- note to self, longer decant next time ...
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1/16/2013 - AngryPrez Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very nice - wine was tight on opening, really didn't start to emerge until day 2 - enjoyable merlot, slightly tart - plush and full mouthfeel - smooth tannins - dark fruits and slight hint of vanilla - not much nose until the second day, will wait a few months before trying again or decant longer - cool bottle design too!
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1/6/2013 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Solid merlot. Not quite an old world profile, but good mix of bright cherry with tangy sourness, some mild herbal elements, dark fruit and medium tannin. Went nicely with lamb. OK QPR. Drinking well now, but might improve with age, too.
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