Deep purple Nose: macerated blackberry, oak, Taste: low sweet, med alcohol, med+ acid, med+ tannins, full body, pretty well balanced with grippy tannins
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Last tried a year ago and my notes were consistent with my fellow CT'ers. "Closed but with potential." This year, after a decant and aeration, this one has popped open. Supple mouthfeel, vibrant acidity to carry through. Nice length. Can develop further, but I'm not at all disappointed. Note: from a 375ml. bottle.
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This is one tightly coiled Merlot. Some primary red fruits, salted black licorice, while the acidity and tannins dominate at the moment. (Followed over two days) There seems to be real potential in there though, like it is holding something in reserve. A producer to watch, and a good QPR. Rating: 90+
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Medium-bodied, elegant, fresh, soft and floral, with a focus on its core of sweet red fruits, licorice and wisp of smoke, finishing with an intriguing sensation of salty tannins and plums. This will be even better after a few years of bottle age.
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4/4/2024 - alexSeattle Likes this wine: 87 Points
It needs time to decant. Very closed when opened.
Deep purple
Nose: macerated blackberry, oak,
Taste: low sweet, med alcohol, med+ acid, med+ tannins, full body, pretty well balanced with grippy tannins
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3/25/2024 - classicalspin Likes this wine: 90 Points
Last tried a year ago and my notes were consistent with my fellow CT'ers. "Closed but with potential." This year, after a decant and aeration, this one has popped open. Supple mouthfeel, vibrant acidity to carry through. Nice length. Can develop further, but I'm not at all disappointed. Note: from a 375ml. bottle.
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12/4/2022 - Btho wrote:
Tight. Needs a bit of air. Great value.
91-92
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11/14/2022 - Everything Ahead wrote: 90 Points
This is one tightly coiled Merlot. Some primary red fruits, salted black licorice, while the acidity and tannins dominate at the moment. (Followed over two days) There seems to be real potential in there though, like it is holding something in reserve. A producer to watch, and a good QPR. Rating: 90+
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10/3/2022 - Salute Likes this wine: 90 Points
Agree - another year or two to really develop. Looking forward to it.
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3/29/2022 - Jeff Leve wrote: 92 Points
Medium-bodied, elegant, fresh, soft and floral, with a focus on its core of sweet red fruits, licorice and wisp of smoke, finishing with an intriguing sensation of salty tannins and plums. This will be even better after a few years of bottle age.
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