Popped and poured. Would have benefitted from at least a brief decant. Still some fruit, but not much. Seems to have developed a few secondary characteristics--leather, tar, etc. Not bad, but not a knock-your-socks-off kinda wine either.
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Opened this bottle approximately one hour before dinner, and by the time the rib roast hit the table it had opened up nicely. The wine is dark brick red, with a nose of coffee, chocolate, cedar, and earth. Very mild tannins, long finish. I would definitely purchase this wine again.
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Deep ruby colour, medium at the rim. Fruity and vanilla aromas. Blackcurrant, plum and vanilla on the palate. Prolonged length. No sediment. Good. May be past it’s best.
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Very dark ruby colour. Fruity and vanilla aromas. Blackcurrant, cherry and vanilla on the palate. Prominent tannins, so should age ok. Prolonged length. Good.
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2/9/2011 - Winecat wrote: 85 Points
Decanted briefly, balanced. Little fruit more tobacco and leather characteristics. Good for the price
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8/31/2009 - The Drunken Cyclist wrote: 86 Points
Popped and poured. Would have benefitted from at least a brief decant. Still some fruit, but not much. Seems to have developed a few secondary characteristics--leather, tar, etc. Not bad, but not a knock-your-socks-off kinda wine either.
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10/2/2006 - Michael Davis wrote:
Very nice with Lamb Chops. Quite drinkable on it's own.
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9/24/2005 - AdamJP wrote:
Sediment present. Average.
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3/19/2005 - cygnus83 wrote: 87 Points
Opened this bottle approximately one hour before dinner, and by the time the rib roast hit the table it had opened up nicely. The wine is dark brick red, with a nose of coffee, chocolate, cedar, and earth. Very mild tannins, long finish. I would definitely purchase this wine again.
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3/4/2005 - AdamJP wrote:
Deep ruby colour, medium at the rim. Weak aromas. Blackcurrant, plum and vanilla on the palate. Some sediment. Past it’s best. Average
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11/19/2004 - AdamJP wrote:
Deep ruby colour, medium at the rim. Fruity and vanilla aromas. Blackcurrant, plum and vanilla on the palate. Prolonged length. No sediment. Good. May be past it’s best.
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12/20/2003 - AdamJP wrote:
Very dark ruby colour. Fruity and vanilla aromas. Blackcurrant, cherry and vanilla on the palate. Prominent tannins, so should age ok. Prolonged length. Good.
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