Despite being somewhat blown away by the 2013 ERA we also drank tonight, we all enjoyed this wine too. Less complex and powerful than the ERA, but a pleasing balance of ripe dark cherry.
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This gets better with time. Probably should have been decanted, as it opened even more on the second glass, but simply spectacular wine. It easily beat 2010 Cain 5, with pleasing nose, an initial powerful rush of dark berries beautifully integrated and exceptionally smooth.
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Decanted 2 hrs. Ready to go. Heavy on the red berry fruit near but not quite citrusy. Tannins still hanging around along with a hint of oak. Good but not a repeat buy. Mrs Geaux loved it, giving it 2 more pts for 95.
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Lots of earth, smoke, coffee bean and dark berry scents open to a full bodied, polished, cassis filled wine that could use a year or two in the cellar.
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5/13/2023 - dkwins Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is at/past peak, so no need to wait. Ripe red fruit and nicely balanced.
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10/8/2020 - dkwins Likes this wine: 94 Points
Excellent wine. Smooth, rich, not overpowering.
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8/8/2020 - dkwins Likes this wine: 94 Points
Despite being somewhat blown away by the 2013 ERA we also drank tonight, we all enjoyed this wine too. Less complex and powerful than the ERA, but a pleasing balance of ripe dark cherry.
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7/25/2019 - dkwins Likes this wine: 95 Points
Again, I did not decant (will next time) but this is rich, smooth with a long finish.
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12/8/2017 - dkwins Likes this wine: 96 Points
This gets better with time. Probably should have been decanted, as it opened even more on the second glass, but simply spectacular wine. It easily beat 2010 Cain 5, with pleasing nose, an initial powerful rush of dark berries beautifully integrated and exceptionally smooth.
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8/5/2017 - Geaux Tigers wrote: 93 Points
Decanted 2 hrs. Ready to go. Heavy on the red berry fruit near but not quite citrusy. Tannins still hanging around along with a hint of oak. Good but not a repeat buy. Mrs Geaux loved it, giving it 2 more pts for 95.
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8/6/2015 - dkwins Likes this wine: 96 Points
Exceptional wine to celebrate my birthday. Rich dark berries, perfectly balanced. Exceptional smooth finish.
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1/16/2015 - The Wine Guy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Big, Currant, Black Fruit, Cherry, full mouth and long finish Nice tannin structure drink or hold plenty there for now or later
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11/16/2013 - Jeff Leve wrote: 90 Points
Lots of earth, smoke, coffee bean and dark berry scents open to a full bodied, polished, cassis filled wine that could use a year or two in the cellar.
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10/7/2013 - BDWine Likes this wine: 94 Points
Great concentration. Burst of cherry that lasts. Decanted for hour before drinking. Smooth start to finish.
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8/1/2013 - elamasters wrote: 93 Points
Very nice cabernet with bing cherry notes and an underlying minerality. Great mouthfeel.
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