86: Sadly a bit past its prime, showing some browning along the edges, but still drinkable thanks to velvety tannins that create a luxurious mouthfeel. Lovely legs on the swirl. However, there isn't a lot of complexity left and almost nothing on the finish back end. It's a shame, really, because Imagery wines are usually still great well past their recommended "drink by" dates. Maybe that's just Mourvèdre? If you still have a bottle lingering in your cellar, I suggest you drink it sooner rather than later.
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This was a welcome surprise after a recent string of somewhat disappointing bottles from this house. Whereas the past few varietals I've tried have been just masked behind oak and jam, this wine was pleasantly expressive of the varietal. I could sense the relation to the French Mourvedre I've tried (mostly blended) in the past. The wine has a soft red fruit profile with a hint of dirt and rocks on the nose; this is a wine that is fairly medium in body and acid and would likely pair well with food (I had it on it's own). Medium + finish, this is drinking very well!!!
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12/3/2021 - adam.dfarkas Likes this wine: 89 Points
Opened a little past its window, still somewhat tannic, deep, plummy notes
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4/22/2020 - ellars Likes this wine: 86 Points
86: Sadly a bit past its prime, showing some browning along the edges, but still drinkable thanks to velvety tannins that create a luxurious mouthfeel. Lovely legs on the swirl. However, there isn't a lot of complexity left and almost nothing on the finish back end. It's a shame, really, because Imagery wines are usually still great well past their recommended "drink by" dates. Maybe that's just Mourvèdre? If you still have a bottle lingering in your cellar, I suggest you drink it sooner rather than later.
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9/3/2016 - Chili Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very nice clean slate with deep fruit and mild tannins
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12/17/2014 - Avmister Likes this wine: 95 Points
Nice bottle. Light with a bit of fruit.
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4/24/2014 - wirelesswine wrote: 91 Points
This was a welcome surprise after a recent string of somewhat disappointing bottles from this house. Whereas the past few varietals I've tried have been just masked behind oak and jam, this wine was pleasantly expressive of the varietal. I could sense the relation to the French Mourvedre I've tried (mostly blended) in the past. The wine has a soft red fruit profile with a hint of dirt and rocks on the nose; this is a wine that is fairly medium in body and acid and would likely pair well with food (I had it on it's own). Medium + finish, this is drinking very well!!!
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2/10/2014 - Sparty1983 Likes this wine: 92 Points
This was a surprisingly smooth wine that paired with pizza great!
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1/18/2014 - oropeza Likes this wine: 90 Points
Raspberry nose and in the mouth. Minerality and pepper on the finish. Shiraz-esque qualities + the pepper.
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