Past it’s prime at 19. Medium red with brown cast as would be expected for the age. A medium body red blend with a dank overtone. Low tannins, surprisingly firm acidity.
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Didn't want anything fancy tonight....just something simple and good - this fit the bill. Only 14.1% alcohol. Not oaky. Still extremely fruity (almost artificially so). It was like drinking carmalized plums with some licorice and pepper. Smooth drinking, no harshness.
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Opened with no decant, surprisingly lighter in color than what I come to expect of a Bdx blend, reminded me more of a pinot, clear ruby red. Initial hints of a bitt of Brett, but seems to be blowing off to reveal red fruits, licorice, touch of mint, and a hard to place vegetal element. Palate is a bit acidic, the fruit is bright but a bit short. Bing Cherry, cedar, mint, tobacco. Says it was 20 months in oak, but it isn't obtrusive so likely was mix of old and new barrels. Don't think this will get much better with age, but will revise if following glasses/night tasting differs. 50+4+10+13+7=84
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5/30/2022 - Tomportwine wrote: 85 Points
Past it’s prime at 19. Medium red with brown cast as would be expected for the age. A medium body red blend with a dank overtone. Low tannins, surprisingly firm acidity.
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5/26/2014 - rfras Likes this wine: 89 Points
Similar to my last note. Nothing complex, but very drinkable.
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6/18/2011 - rfras wrote: 88 Points
I was expecting a little more. This is very fruit forward, but not a lot of depth. There was a little too much sweetness on the finish.
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8/19/2009 - wine4ever wrote: 87 Points
Didn't want anything fancy tonight....just something simple and good - this fit the bill. Only 14.1% alcohol. Not oaky. Still extremely fruity (almost artificially so). It was like drinking carmalized plums with some licorice and pepper. Smooth drinking, no harshness.
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5/8/2009 - Hollowine wrote: 84 Points
Opened with no decant, surprisingly lighter in color than what I come to expect of a Bdx blend, reminded me more of a pinot, clear ruby red. Initial hints of a bitt of Brett, but seems to be blowing off to reveal red fruits, licorice, touch of mint, and a hard to place vegetal element. Palate is a bit acidic, the fruit is bright but a bit short. Bing Cherry, cedar, mint, tobacco. Says it was 20 months in oak, but it isn't obtrusive so likely was mix of old and new barrels. Don't think this will get much better with age, but will revise if following glasses/night tasting differs. 50+4+10+13+7=84
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5/31/2008 - Oberhau wrote: 85 Points
Very good at Spasso restaurant
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