Waited too long to open this... Some funk and a bit of red fruit on the nose. The medium bodied palate showed the (faded) red fruit, but it was accompanied by lots of green pepper, along with a good dose of earth, a touch of smoke, and more acidity than needed to balance. Suggest drinking up any bottles you're holding on to.
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Purchased for drinking during a show at the Chateau. Strong and sappy with super-ripe fruit and overt oak (as most CSM wines are). Not really a pleasant drink for me at this time.
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It smells like almond, apricot, artichoke and baker's yeast. It tastes like cool/menthol, strawberry, baker's yeast and walnut. The legs are slow. There is light sediment in the bottle.
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10/27/2020 - VlgJeff wrote: 87 Points
Waited too long to open this... Some funk and a bit of red fruit on the nose. The medium bodied palate showed the (faded) red fruit, but it was accompanied by lots of green pepper, along with a good dose of earth, a touch of smoke, and more acidity than needed to balance. Suggest drinking up any bottles you're holding on to.
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4/6/2019 - peeno wrote: 90 Points
Excellent franc. Mild to moderate tannins. Dark licorice and cherries. Some mild spicy chocolate.
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12/27/2018 - SGates Likes this wine: 88 Points
rich and thick, coats your mouth, blackberry and just a hint of green pepper. Drinking well with no sign of giving out in the near future.
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12/16/2018 - jmcmchi Likes this wine:
Improves steadily from start to end of bottle
Soft tannins persist, not particularly obtrusive, acidity has eased a lot over last few years
Still ripe red berries, balancing tannins, lovely with camembert
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11/17/2016 - peeno wrote: 92 Points
Smooth chocolate black berries. Great with mushrooms and pork chop.
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8/5/2016 - BigRagu wrote: 90 Points
Very robust and fruity.
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7/23/2016 - rdp1529 Likes this wine: 92 Points
A delicious wine. Need to stock up.
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12/29/2015 - jmcmchi wrote: 90 Points
Lovely violet nose, rich and full bodied
Lots of tannins on finish
Sage Derby brings out more minerality. Not a good pairing with Cheddar
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12/25/2015 - peeno wrote: 92 Points
Usually not a great fan of pure cab franc but this is an exception. Super smooth tannins, rich dark fruits, full body. Yummy.
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11/8/2015 - BigRagu wrote: 90 Points
Fruity, earthy, complex. Nice complement to seared pork chops.
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10/20/2015 - jeginmt Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dark red, full body, rich dark berry fruit flavors, very well balanced tannins ad acidity, a lovely wine, ready to drink now.
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10/17/2015 - jmcmchi wrote: 89 Points
Full WA style CF. Needs decanting
Violets, almost floral nose
Lots of ripe fruit, smooth with potential for multiple layers as it matures
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10/10/2015 - Dgordon1216 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nice full red. Great everyday sipping wine. Buy it.
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9/6/2015 - Neecies wrote:
Purchased for drinking during a show at the Chateau. Strong and sappy with super-ripe fruit and overt oak (as most CSM wines are). Not really a pleasant drink for me at this time.
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8/16/2015 - WinePed wrote: 87 Points
It smells like almond, apricot, artichoke and baker's yeast. It tastes like cool/menthol, strawberry, baker's yeast and walnut. The legs are slow. There is light sediment in the bottle.
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5/17/2015 - jmcmchi wrote:
Smoke and violets on nose
Dusty savory tannins; gentle smooth mouth feel, warm spices on finish
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