Rich flavors of fruit upfront with a silky glycerin mouthfeel finishing with smooth tannins and a taste of anise. Drank this tonight in honor of NASA OSIRIS-Rex probe landing on asteroid Bennu. This would benefit from a bit of a decant. It has the stuff to go for several more years.
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Three hour decant. Deep dark magenta color. Walnut, blackberry, black cherry Jolly Rancher, cinnamon, lilac and basil on the brooding, syrupy nose. Smooth, satiny palate. Full tannins on the medium long finish.
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90 min decant. Deep dark purplish magenta color. Thyme, no. 2 yellow pencil and lush cherry frosting on the nose. Grippy palate. Firm, full tannins on the medium long finish. This is drinking a bit tight at the moment. Needs time.
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Weekend in Napa; 6/8/2018-6/10/2018 (Napa Valley, CA): Medium ruby, youthful; balanced spice and red cherry fruit, moderately ripe; palate is medium bodied, youthful tannins, red fruit, short to medium length through the mid palate; short-medium finish. Good balance. 84
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Chocolate, violets and raspberries come through loud and clear. Opens over about 45 minutes as a very easy drinking blend. Will evolve over the next 6-12 months
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The inviting bouquet is highlighted by vibrant red raspberry, black cherry, violets, chocolate, leather and tobacco. A bing cherry attack leads to a juicy mouth of blueberry, red currant, elderberry, and black tea. Silky, well-integrated tannins lead to a long strawberry, rhubarb finish.
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8/18/2022 - Smsisselman wrote: 90 Points
Excellent full bodied flavor.
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11/26/2021 - Tonythefish Likes this wine: 90 Points
nice medium to dark red fruits. Nose includes light floral notes, light cocoa and candy bar. medium finish
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10/21/2020 - smahk Likes this wine: 91 Points
Color: deep ruby
Nose: flowers, crayon, cherry
Taste: cherry, plum, anise, vanilla, sage
Rich flavors of fruit upfront with a silky glycerin mouthfeel finishing with smooth tannins and a taste of anise. Drank this tonight in honor of NASA OSIRIS-Rex probe landing on asteroid Bennu. This would benefit from a bit of a decant. It has the stuff to go for several more years.
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4/7/2019 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 92 Points
Three hour decant. Deep dark magenta color. Walnut, blackberry, black cherry Jolly Rancher, cinnamon, lilac and basil on the brooding, syrupy nose. Smooth, satiny palate. Full tannins on the medium long finish.
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10/13/2018 - AGELVIS wrote: 88 Points
90 min decant. Deep dark purplish magenta color. Thyme, no. 2 yellow pencil and lush cherry frosting on the nose. Grippy palate. Firm, full tannins on the medium long finish. This is drinking a bit tight at the moment. Needs time.
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8/12/2018 - Tonythefish wrote: 89 Points
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7/6/2018 - Tonythefish wrote: 88 Points
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6/8/2018 - aagrawal wrote: 84 Points
Weekend in Napa; 6/8/2018-6/10/2018 (Napa Valley, CA): Medium ruby, youthful; balanced spice and red cherry fruit, moderately ripe; palate is medium bodied, youthful tannins, red fruit, short to medium length through the mid palate; short-medium finish. Good balance. 84
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6/2/2018 - Tonythefish wrote: 91 Points
Rocket Science but more mature than 2010 and 2006 at this stage. More subdued fruit, same dark red color and a slightly more matured finish
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2/17/2018 - Tonythefish wrote: 91 Points
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2/16/2018 - Tonythefish wrote: 90 Points
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1/19/2018 - Tonythefish wrote: 89 Points
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1/16/2018 - Tonythefish wrote: 90 Points
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1/2/2018 - Tonythefish wrote: 90 Points
See prior notes and enjoy
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11/16/2017 - Tonythefish wrote: 90 Points
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10/22/2017 - Tonythefish wrote: 89 Points
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10/1/2017 - Tonythefish wrote: 91 Points
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9/23/2017 - Tonythefish wrote: 91 Points
Chocolate, violets and raspberries come through loud and clear. Opens over about 45 minutes as a very easy drinking blend. Will evolve over the next 6-12 months
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8/6/2017 - Ryan3719 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still a little young and tight. Give it another year or so and should be great. Love Caldwell!
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3/11/2017 - AusTxJim wrote:
The inviting bouquet is highlighted by vibrant red raspberry, black cherry,
violets, chocolate, leather and tobacco.
A bing cherry attack leads to a juicy mouth of blueberry, red currant,
elderberry, and black tea.
Silky, well-integrated tannins lead to a long strawberry, rhubarb finish.
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2/23/2017 - Bloms wrote: 91 Points
Gift from the Bishops. Excellent wine. Medium body, great fruit and acidity.
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2/14/2017 - jakelschris Likes this wine: 91 Points
Incredible bottle of wine. Paired great with sirloin steak and risotto. Length of finish was amazing. Left you wanting for more
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