Deep violet color. The nose is spice and stewed fruit, like mince pie. Blueberry leads into lighter cherry. There is a cedar undertone that carries into the lingering finish with stony minerality and a hint of menthol.
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Barrel sample - very dark red violet color; oak, red berry nose; oak, red berry palate with soft tannins; medium finish 86-88+ points (52% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10-12% Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc)
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1/2/2017 - Minne Lusa Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep violet color. The nose is spice and stewed fruit, like mince pie. Blueberry leads into lighter cherry. There is a cedar undertone that carries into the lingering finish with stony minerality and a hint of menthol.
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9/17/2016 - beitopod wrote: 90 Points
Dark red violet color; cherry palate with hit of menthol.
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1/22/2016 - 9-Toes Likes this wine: 88 Points
A lean, but enjoyable blend.
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10/13/2015 - Motz wrote: 89 Points
Well made, judicious oak treatment, pleasant terroir elements and taste profile, lingering finish. Solid.
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9/20/2015 - Dibby wrote:
liked this. very drinkable
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4/26/2013 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 86 Points
Barrel sample - very dark red violet color; oak, red berry nose; oak, red berry palate with soft tannins; medium finish 86-88+ points (52% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10-12% Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc)
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