Based on others' notes, decided to decant for an hour. Initially lighter body than expected (this filled in a bit over next hour). Slight hint of oak with black fruit. Medium finish. At the moment, I prefer previous vintages of this wine.
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This vintage is a little outside of character for VA in my opinion. Fruit and tannins are both a little restrained , and that distinct terroir element is similarly subdued. With that said, I am enjoying drinking it- it goes well with food and goes down very easy. I would definitely start drinking them now, I don’t think there is much more evolution coming. Will be interesting to compare to the winemakers reserve and rattlesnake acres from same year once I get around to those.
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Tasted at winery Smooth, but same fruit and weak tannin I get on all their wines today. Not a lot of weight. Not sure how this ages. Disappointing as I scheduled this stop for the petit sirah
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This full-bodied petite sirah was way too young to be opened! I didn't care for the amount of oak on day 1. The oak was less obtrusive to my nose and palate on day 2. Plum, black cherry, dark chocolate, and dried flowers on the nose; blck cherry, caramel, herbs, and pepper on the palate. Long, oaky finish.
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2/12/2024 - NWFL_Revisit Likes this wine: 92 Points
Solid backbone. Acid levels are still up a bit, but the fruit core is strong. This bottling should age well. Try another in several months.
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10/19/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table wrote: 90 Points
Love jt, love it, love it.
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8/5/2023 - westcoastwannabe wrote: 89 Points
Based on others' notes, decided to decant for an hour. Initially lighter body than expected (this filled in a bit over next hour). Slight hint of oak with black fruit. Medium finish. At the moment, I prefer previous vintages of this wine.
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7/12/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 90 Points
LOVED it with a plain Italian dinner.
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6/6/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 90 Points
Excellent with Italian foods.
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4/28/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table wrote: 91 Points
You have heard of finger licking good--this bottle was tongue licking good.
From the first sip, the bottle was that enjoyable.
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3/17/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
Extremely dark in color with blended fruits. Excellent bottle.
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11/15/2022 - lundmc Likes this wine: 91 Points
This vintage is a little outside of character for VA in my opinion. Fruit and tannins are both a little restrained , and that distinct terroir element is similarly subdued. With that said, I am enjoying drinking it- it goes well with food and goes down very easy. I would definitely start drinking them now, I don’t think there is much more evolution coming. Will be interesting to compare to the winemakers reserve and rattlesnake acres from same year once I get around to those.
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10/20/2022 - TObut Likes this wine: 90 Points
Enjoyed with mushroom risotto. We thought it was drinking well but have another bottle to try at a later date.
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10/15/2022 - BrunelloBob wrote: 88 Points
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Smooth, but same fruit and weak tannin I get on all their wines today. Not a lot of weight. Not sure how this ages.
Disappointing as I scheduled this stop for the petit sirah
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10/5/2022 - Stephen Rash wrote:
This full-bodied petite sirah was way too young to be opened! I didn't care for the amount of oak on day 1. The oak was less obtrusive to my nose and palate on day 2. Plum, black cherry, dark chocolate, and dried flowers on the nose; blck cherry, caramel, herbs, and pepper on the palate. Long, oaky finish.
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3/18/2022 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 90 Points
Plenty of fruit, color and taste. Was a wonderful pairing at dinner.
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1/3/2022 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 90 Points
First bottle tried and was completely satisfied. Maturity will make it better.
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