94-95: absolutely stunning. Opened on one of those "need to drink a few of these old bottles" kind of evenings. This wine had intense fruit on the nose, chewy blue fruit on the palate, and a long lingering finish. Tannins are almost gone, still enough acid to lift the fruit. Completely wonderful and unexpected.
Volker Eisele always said he built wines to age. This wine is a fabulous expression of Chile's Valley. The vegetal/green pepper notes this wine shows young are long gone, and the cab franc just leaves that luscious blue fruit.
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Garnet in the glass with a tawny rim. Strong nose of truffle, cooked peppers, cassis, and spice. Powerful flavor of elegant blackberry, cassis, and smoky vanilla with mineral/earthy tannins. Tasty. The tannins dominate still, with moderate acidity balancing a moderate to full body. Good balance, long finish.
Drink through 2020.
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8/23/2017 - BBinSC wrote: 95 Points
94-95: absolutely stunning. Opened on one of those "need to drink a few of these old bottles" kind of evenings. This wine had intense fruit on the nose, chewy blue fruit on the palate, and a long lingering finish. Tannins are almost gone, still enough acid to lift the fruit. Completely wonderful and unexpected.
Volker Eisele always said he built wines to age. This wine is a fabulous expression of Chile's Valley. The vegetal/green pepper notes this wine shows young are long gone, and the cab franc just leaves that luscious blue fruit.
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11/15/2015 - paulrossi99 wrote: 90 Points
Still delicious
Holding real well
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10/18/2010 - team-blackburn wrote: 92 Points
Outstanding shared this over dinner with my Dad. Paired very well with tri-tip and garlic rice.
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8/28/2009 - gr8r84u wrote: 91 Points
Yum! Pure deliciousness!
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5/1/2009 - THaas wrote: 89 Points
Garnet in the glass with a tawny rim. Strong nose of truffle, cooked peppers, cassis, and spice. Powerful flavor of elegant blackberry, cassis, and smoky vanilla with mineral/earthy tannins. Tasty. The tannins dominate still, with moderate acidity balancing a moderate to full body. Good balance, long finish.
Drink through 2020.
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1/25/2009 - gr8r84u wrote:
Nothin' but good. Really enjoy this wine.
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1/15/2009 - team-blackburn wrote: 92 Points
Silky, decedant,fantastic balance. It's near or at it's peak.
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12/29/2006 - gr8r84u wrote:
Love this wine... great fruit, smooth silky tannins. Very easy to drink with no hard edges. Not overly complex but great balance and D-lish!
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