2 hours in the decanter prior to drinking. Agree with previous reviewer, surprisingly muted on the nose, however faint floral notes of violet and lavender evident, with a hint of red plum. Fruitier on the palate, boysenberry and black cherry and as expected juicy up front. Long gripping tannins that coat the side and back palate. Enjoyable, which score reflects, but slightly out of balance at the moment, try again 2023.
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Surprisingly muted on the nose, even with airing. Dark and full-blooded, with average balance. Noticeable rough edges and usual Malbec pungency somewhat mitigated with the cab franc. Power without layering or complexity.
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Dense, inky purple, almost black. Attractive perfumed nose, fairly alcoholic (14.5%) Violet and black berries on nose. Chocolate, tobacco, traces of balsamic. Generally well integrated tannins that add complexity to this nicely balanced wine. Lip smackingly (and full) lasting finish. Will take further ageing, however now in its juvenile prime, and very enjoyable it is too!
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Most powerful one among the past several vintages. Dark, dense, purplish. Tannic, but very concentrated. Blueberry, clove (sweet cinnamon, vanilla), a bit milky. Plus fragrant floral fruits. Excellent.
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During a Matter of Taste walkabout tasting, so only brief impressions. Nice blend, Cab Franc herbal notes noticeable, a bit extracted but good quality.
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4/28/2023 - mike410 wrote: 89 Points
This wine is not in a good place at the moment. Completely unbalanced. I'll wait at least another 2 years before trying again.
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2/9/2022 - WilD wrote: 91 Points
Decanted but still muted on the nose. Creamy notes on the palate. Very shy wine. In now way the JS99 points
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4/17/2021 - red.red.vino wrote: 90 Points
2 hours in the decanter prior to drinking. Agree with previous reviewer, surprisingly muted on the nose, however faint floral notes of violet and lavender evident, with a hint of red plum. Fruitier on the palate, boysenberry and black cherry and as expected juicy up front. Long gripping tannins that coat the side and back palate. Enjoyable, which score reflects, but slightly out of balance at the moment, try again 2023.
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9/25/2020 - Costes76 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Surprisingly muted on the nose, even with airing. Dark and full-blooded, with average balance. Noticeable rough edges and usual Malbec pungency somewhat mitigated with the cab franc. Power without layering or complexity.
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3/11/2020 - mike410 wrote:
Too young to rate. Loads of tannins still present. Needs another 3-4 years.
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1/19/2020 - gazinho Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dense, inky purple, almost black.
Attractive perfumed nose, fairly alcoholic (14.5%)
Violet and black berries on nose.
Chocolate, tobacco, traces of balsamic.
Generally well integrated tannins that add complexity to this nicely balanced wine.
Lip smackingly (and full) lasting finish.
Will take further ageing, however now in its juvenile prime, and very enjoyable it is too!
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1/1/2019 - fotomill Likes this wine: 94 Points
Most powerful one among the past several vintages. Dark, dense, purplish. Tannic, but very concentrated. Blueberry, clove (sweet cinnamon, vanilla), a bit milky. Plus fragrant floral fruits. Excellent.
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8/26/2018 - Collector1855 wrote: 93 Points
During a Matter of Taste walkabout tasting, so only brief impressions. Nice blend, Cab Franc herbal notes noticeable, a bit extracted but good quality.
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9/20/2017 - JerM wrote:
Sappy, powdery, sandalwood spice, sweet red fruit, chewy, substantial. mid-finish. Another 10 years.
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