Color is a reddish brown which did not reflect in the nose or taste of this delightful wine. It presents a seemingly paradoxical taste of Bright, Smooth and Mellow juicy dark fruits with mild tannins.
We drank the bottle over a 2 1/2 hour period, drinking immediately upon opening with overall little change in flavor comparing the first sip and the last.
Enjoy it as it may be approaching the end of its peak
Note there was some sediment - so place upright and hour or two before serving and pour carefully or filter.
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Color is a reddish brown which did not reflect in the nose or taste of this delightful wine. It presents a seemingly paradoxical taste of Bright, Smooth and Mellow juicy dark fruits with mild tannins.
We drank the bottle over a 2 1/2 hour period, drinking immediately upon opening with overall little change in flavor comparing the first sip and the last.
Enjoy it as it may be approaching the end of its peak
Note there was some sediment - so place upright and hour or two before serving and pour carefully or filter.
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Light color. Tea, orange peel, raspberry, pomegranate. Medium-minus body. Medium acidity. Light tannins. Medium-long finish. At or near peak and 2-3 years before it will start going downhill.
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Strawberry, raspberry, rose hips, tea, pine, minerals, forest floor. Medium-light body. Moderate acid. No real tannin. Went well with sushi. This might improve further, but it's ready to drink now.
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Tasted next to the Platt. 12.3% alcohol. 100% neutral oak. Slightly cloudy. Strawberry, raspberry, tea, forest floor. Medium-minus body. Medium acidity. Long finish. I liked this one a little more than the Platt - a little smoother.
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10/30/2022 - Naso Does not like this wine:
Way past its prime - might not be drinkable any more
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8/23/2022 - drlang946 wrote: 92 Points
Drank a bottle one month ago - still delightful:
Color is a reddish brown which did not reflect in the nose or taste of this delightful wine. It presents a seemingly paradoxical taste of Bright, Smooth and Mellow juicy dark fruits with mild tannins.
We drank the bottle over a 2 1/2 hour period, drinking immediately upon opening with overall little change in flavor comparing the first sip and the last.
Enjoy it as it may be approaching the end of its peak
Note there was some sediment - so place upright and hour or two before serving and pour carefully or filter.
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7/23/2022 - drlang946 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Color is a reddish brown which did not reflect in the nose or taste of this delightful wine. It presents a seemingly paradoxical taste of Bright, Smooth and Mellow juicy dark fruits with mild tannins.
We drank the bottle over a 2 1/2 hour period, drinking immediately upon opening with overall little change in flavor comparing the first sip and the last.
Enjoy it as it may be approaching the end of its peak
Note there was some sediment - so place upright and hour or two before serving and pour carefully or filter.
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4/21/2022 - daveste Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pleasant old PN, but over the hill as far as fruit and body are concerned. Tannins soft, easy to drink. PNP, drink up.
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11/26/2020 - EFrohmader Likes this wine: 93 Points
Light color. Tea, orange peel, raspberry, pomegranate. Medium-minus body. Medium acidity. Light tannins. Medium-long finish. At or near peak and 2-3 years before it will start going downhill.
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5/23/2020 - EFrohmader Likes this wine: 92 Points
Cranberry, pomegranate, slate, tea, pine, spice. Medium body & acidity. Medium-long finish.
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8/25/2018 - EFrohmader Likes this wine: 92 Points
Minerality, raspberry, tea, spice, rose hips, pine. Medium-minus body. Medium-plus acidity. No rush to drink yet.
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12/17/2017 - EFrohmader Likes this wine: 92 Points
Strawberry, raspberry, rose hips, tea, pine, minerals, forest floor. Medium-light body. Moderate acid. No real tannin. Went well with sushi. This might improve further, but it's ready to drink now.
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11/25/2017 - EFrohmader Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasted next to the Platt. 12.3% alcohol. 100% neutral oak. Slightly cloudy. Strawberry, raspberry, tea, forest floor. Medium-minus body. Medium acidity. Long finish. I liked this one a little more than the Platt - a little smoother.
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11/23/2016 - Chutnick wrote: 78 Points
Was disappointed to say the least. Thin, one dimensional, barely wine. Hoping just a bad bottle since I know Red Car can produce excellent wine
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