Moderately deep ruby color, very clear. Upon opening, nose presents red berry, parsley, leather, cedar and dried cherry notes. Cedar, cherry, some stone fruit, "not quite cassis" - more raisin, forest floor, marshmallow...quite a bit going on the palate. Acids are somewhat integrated and the tannins are fine and delightfully chewy, giving the mouthfeel a nice "smacking" quality. Finely muscled, this wine is lovely on it's own, though it's made to go with good, savory food.
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10/18/2016 - bbakove wrote: 89 Points
deep color, bouquet of red fruit and wood shavings, flavor profile is not at all flabby, drink now
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6/12/2015 - bbakove wrote: 90 Points
Moderately deep ruby color, very clear. Upon opening, nose presents red berry, parsley, leather, cedar and dried cherry notes. Cedar, cherry, some stone fruit, "not quite cassis" - more raisin, forest floor, marshmallow...quite a bit going on the palate. Acids are somewhat integrated and the tannins are fine and delightfully chewy, giving the mouthfeel a nice "smacking" quality. Finely muscled, this wine is lovely on it's own, though it's made to go with good, savory food.
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