We opened it up and decanted it for approx. 1/2 hour before tasting. The color was a dark ruby red with a bit if sediment. We both found hints of cherry,maybe nutmeg in the aroma. Very pleasant aroma. The first sips were light and fruity black cherry and a bit peppery. Very long dry finish with an aftertaste of cherry. After 1 hr. decanting the second glass the taste opened up to a wonderful very pronounced dark berry/blackberry taste. Tannins were in perfect balance with the acidity. This wine needed time decanted to be a great wine. On the American Wine Society scale we came up with a 14 out of 20. This is a drink now wine and must be decanted to get the full pleasure from it. Thumbs up!
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Very pleasant, food friendly wine. Big red fruit accented with a hint of black pepper. Balanced acidity and smooth tannins. Lots of sediment. I'd say it is not going to get better from here.
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The nose revealed aromas of mixed-fruit cobbler along with some attractive baking spices. The flavors began with black fruit that was dense and powerful. The wine was a little spicy and smoky before taking on ripe baking spices in the finish. The structure was evident as dry, wood tannins.
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1/17/2016 - Vinolew Likes this wine: 88 Points
We opened it up and decanted it for approx. 1/2 hour before tasting. The color was a dark ruby red with a bit if sediment. We both found hints of cherry,maybe nutmeg in the aroma. Very pleasant aroma. The first sips were light and fruity black cherry and a bit peppery. Very long dry finish with an aftertaste of cherry. After 1 hr. decanting the second glass the taste opened up to a wonderful very pronounced dark berry/blackberry taste. Tannins were in perfect balance with the acidity. This wine needed time decanted to be a great wine. On the American Wine Society scale we came up with a 14 out of 20. This is a drink now wine and must be decanted to get the full pleasure from it. Thumbs up!
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1/4/2016 - dirk21 Likes this wine: 86 Points
Very pleasant, food friendly wine. Big red fruit accented with a hint of black pepper. Balanced acidity and smooth tannins. Lots of sediment. I'd say it is not going to get better from here.
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6/26/2014 - hogsheadwine Likes this wine: 88 Points
The nose revealed aromas of mixed-fruit cobbler along with some attractive baking spices. The flavors began with black fruit that was dense and powerful. The wine was a little spicy and smoky before taking on ripe baking spices in the finish. The structure was evident as dry, wood tannins.
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