First bottle opened was oxidized. This bottle had a pretty ugly nose, sulfur and funk, and not the good kind. Palate was earthy and acidic, with some dark cherry fruit but it's in the background. Maybe it's in an awkward phase, this wasn't very good tonight.
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to me the tannins in this wine are a little overwhelming right now, and the "sappy fruit" mentioned below is pretty muted because of it. This bottle has backbone though -- if I had another I'd wait 5 years.
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6/15/2020 - brianakrin wrote: 91 Points
Excellent. very Rich, sweet ,smooth,but just enough acid. Drink now
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10/16/2015 - PFra wrote: 81 Points
First bottle opened was oxidized. This bottle had a pretty ugly nose, sulfur and funk, and not the good kind. Palate was earthy and acidic, with some dark cherry fruit but it's in the background. Maybe it's in an awkward phase, this wasn't very good tonight.
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9/5/2014 - PFra wrote: flawed
Flawed
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8/25/2012 - matherjo wrote:
2nd out of a dozen. The tannins are still too powerful. Needs at least 3-5 years before enjoyable.
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11/6/2010 - woody0198 wrote: 92 Points
Earthy, smoky, dark berries. Long finish, medium complexity and body. Outsanding food wine. Best of the night by far!
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12/12/2009 - hankj wrote: 89 Points
to me the tannins in this wine are a little overwhelming right now, and the "sappy fruit" mentioned below is pretty muted because of it. This bottle has backbone though -- if I had another I'd wait 5 years.
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