its something with only 895 cases put these away so good, super volatile still too, so alive... 2018+ , Neufeld kills it, see my notes from day three which show up after a quick decant now....strong pure red fruit strawberry and raspberry see my notes, but the headiness dark cassis like fruit is there too, with the 16% syrah....13 months neutral oak, will decant 24 hrs , next time...
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whoa when i pulled the cork it smelled like fresh crushed raspberrys...opened alot quicker, showing flavors of blackcurrant, black raspberry, cherries...palate is ripe and smooth @ 6+ hrs,stains palate on finish..dry and not nearly as prickly as before, ill be drinking more of this soon...
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Nice, big everywhere, but has some complexity too. Smoke and game cut through notes of plumb and currant, a textured mouth feel ends with a medium finish. What a killer vintage 12' was for Washington, high alcohol but so much texture and nuance. I gassed half the bottle and opened 6 days later and its much more integrated, and much better. Cordial cherries show now and the finish is longer. Still has the sensational texture. Huge ageing potential here.
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poured quickly with others the penetrating black fruit and acid made me question opening another one.of theese for some time seem to be shutting down on.nose not really a party wine
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34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26%Cabernet Franc, 16% Malbec, 16% Syrah, 5%,Dolcetto and 3% Pinot Noir. A Justin Neufeld wine, sees 13 months in neutral 225L French Oak,895 cases, %14.9. Wanted to try a J. Neufold wine, lets see if this delivers, cab franc ok I'm in! The wine delivered, and shows a purity like a pinot
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7/1/2015 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE wrote:
the blend is very alive and ripe, smoothing out now but still somewhat volatile...I enjoy the energy it has now though...
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6/14/2015 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE Likes this wine:
great juice, more to come....more clean black cherry and sweet raspberry, see prior notes
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5/8/2015 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE Likes this wine:
its something with only 895 cases put these away so good, super volatile still too, so alive... 2018+ , Neufeld kills it, see my notes from day three which show up after a quick decant now....strong pure red fruit strawberry and raspberry see my notes, but the headiness dark cassis like fruit is there too, with the 16% syrah....13 months neutral oak, will decant 24 hrs , next time...
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3/24/2015 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE wrote:
whoa when i pulled the cork it smelled like fresh crushed raspberrys...opened alot quicker, showing flavors of blackcurrant, black raspberry, cherries...palate is ripe and smooth @ 6+ hrs,stains palate on finish..dry and not nearly as prickly as before, ill be drinking more of this soon...
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3/3/2015 - Matteo1 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice, big everywhere, but has some complexity too. Smoke and game cut through notes of plumb and currant, a textured mouth feel ends with a medium finish. What a killer vintage 12' was for Washington, high alcohol but so much texture and nuance. I gassed half the bottle and opened 6 days later and its much more integrated, and much better. Cordial cherries show now and the finish is longer. Still has the sensational texture. Huge ageing potential here.
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2/2/2015 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE wrote:
poured quickly with others the penetrating black fruit and acid made me question opening another one.of theese for some time seem to be shutting down on.nose not really a party wine
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12/12/2014 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE Likes this wine:
34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26%Cabernet Franc, 16% Malbec, 16% Syrah, 5%,Dolcetto and 3% Pinot Noir. A Justin Neufeld wine, sees 13 months in neutral 225L French Oak,895 cases, %14.9. Wanted to try a J. Neufold wine, lets see if this delivers, cab franc ok I'm in! The wine delivered, and shows a purity like a pinot
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4/25/2014 - Motz wrote: 88 Points
Very big and high alcohol. Nice taste profile with stalwart grip on the back and finish.
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