13.5% abv. Very dark color - almost black with red around the edges. Very nice nose - spicy / gamy - I think there's a little cab franc in here? The palate is rich and mouth-staining but has nice acidity and lift.
The alcohol bothers me a bit, but overall this is a fantastic wine.
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This was quite nice, drinking well and with enough structure to go at least another decade. Decanted about 2 hours prior to serving. Good intensity, concentration, framework, acidity. Very good mouth presence. Red cherry, red currant, earth, tobacco, bay leaf, slight bell pepper on the finish. Comes off as Cab Franc heavy, ripe but not overdone. Great with steak. $27 retail (US) is very fair for this quality.
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a bit of dried tobacco and cherry pit start this off on the nose, with a very dry personality, but structured and complex nonetheless, showing dried cherries , herbs, hemp and mineral in the mouth, this is totally old-school in style and classic in character, will do well with red meats
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11/5/2017 - christyler Likes this wine: 92 Points
13.5% abv. Very dark color - almost black with red around the edges. Very nice nose - spicy / gamy - I think there's a little cab franc in here? The palate is rich and mouth-staining but has nice acidity and lift.
The alcohol bothers me a bit, but overall this is a fantastic wine.
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3/12/2017 - DanR Likes this wine: 91 Points
This was quite nice, drinking well and with enough structure to go at least another decade. Decanted about 2 hours prior to serving. Good intensity, concentration, framework, acidity. Very good mouth presence. Red cherry, red currant, earth, tobacco, bay leaf, slight bell pepper on the finish. Comes off as Cab Franc heavy, ripe but not overdone. Great with steak. $27 retail (US) is very fair for this quality.
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3/6/2017 - brubron Likes this wine:
Rich with fruit, slightly tart on the end. Nice wine. Maybe a couple of years to get to its best.
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7/1/2015 - glou.sf wrote: 89 Points
Cedar, cassis, and wet dog on the nose. High tannins and good acidity. Decent finish.
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6/18/2015 - whits wrote: 89 Points
a bit of dried tobacco and cherry pit start this off on the nose, with a very dry personality, but structured and complex nonetheless, showing dried cherries , herbs, hemp and mineral in the mouth, this is totally old-school in style and classic in character, will do well with red meats
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1/8/2015 - Lowridenn Likes this wine: 89 Points
Dark red. Soft velvety tannins. Black and red fruits, little spice. Medium bodied.
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3/30/2014 - wgmccallum Likes this wine: 89 Points
Dark ruby. Blackberry, soft resin on the nose. Rich blackberry on the palate, with strong integrated tannins and a nice bit of acid on the finish.
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