Found this bottle in my temperature controlled off-site wine locker and boy was I surprised. It has some age but has held up very well. The nose is subdued but the tannins are still there and slightly moderate. The most surprising item that I noticed is that the texture of the wine which is jammy and thick. This is surprising for me because most aged wine that I drink are somewhat thin. Really enjoying this bottle and wish I had more. Glad it was well taken care of in my off-site wine locker.
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It's really nice to have a few aged half-bottles around, when you need a PNP, but not a whole bottle. Moderately oaked cab, luscious fruit and moderate tannins. has a little more time.
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Decanted.... really opened up in an hour or so to reveal nice depth with current and blackberry, and baking spices. Tart cherry and fine grained tannins on the finish.
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Beautiful balance for its price point. Good acidity. The tannins and wood are still resolving. This isn't as smooth as it will be down the road but it's pretty good now.
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Slightly off bottle. Upon opening and double decanting, the nose was fairly expressive, but there was a fate TCA-like taste on the palate. as the off-putting taste diminished over time, and the nose remained quite good, I suspect it was reduction. After an hour the wine became quite drinkable, but this bottle did not match a previous one.
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initial tannins blew off quickly ;some sour cherry notes and not much vanilla which is a positive;seemed to fade after an hour so would not plan on letting this one sleep in the cellar for long
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This is one of my drinkers. Right now I think it is the best value at the $30 price point. SOLID fruit and tannins. Good nose and nice finish... what more could you ask for in a $30 bottle.
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I think this is a solid wine for the money. This would be my "best buy" at the $30 price point. Drinks like a wine that costs twice as much. Solid fruit and tannins. Good nose and good finish.
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Hits all the big notes and has pedigree for 2+ nights. Opinion still out as after the attack it was a bit jumbled. Dry black fruits tempered with rich acidity. 90/B = 15/5/11/7/8/9
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11/17/2023 - srkool wrote: 92 Points
Found this bottle in my temperature controlled off-site wine locker and boy was I surprised. It has some age but has held up very well. The nose is subdued but the tannins are still there and slightly moderate. The most surprising item that I noticed is that the texture of the wine which is jammy and thick. This is surprising for me because most aged wine that I drink are somewhat thin. Really enjoying this bottle and wish I had more. Glad it was well taken care of in my off-site wine locker.
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3/1/2019 - redz wrote: 91 Points
It's really nice to have a few aged half-bottles around, when you need a PNP, but not a whole bottle. Moderately oaked cab, luscious fruit and moderate tannins. has a little more time.
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12/29/2014 - Xfactor wrote: 91 Points
suave yet rustic, big firm tannins yet balance abounds. plenty mineral with subtle dark fruit.
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12/7/2014 - Ecoenophile wrote: 90 Points
Decanted.... really opened up in an hour or so to reveal nice depth with current and blackberry, and baking spices. Tart cherry and fine grained tannins on the finish.
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6/21/2014 - Tonythefish wrote: 91 Points
See prior notes
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12/6/2013 - krmcgrath wrote: 90 Points
Beautiful balance for its price point. Good acidity. The tannins and wood are still resolving. This isn't as smooth as it will be down the road but it's pretty good now.
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9/21/2013 - thalver wrote:
Slightly off bottle. Upon opening and double decanting, the nose was fairly expressive, but there was a fate TCA-like taste on the palate. as the off-putting taste diminished over time, and the nose remained quite good, I suspect it was reduction. After an hour the wine became quite drinkable, but this bottle did not match a previous one.
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5/26/2013 - thalver wrote:
Drinking pretty well...reasonable balance, medium finish. After several hours being open the tannins did show themselves a bit more. 90-91
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5/16/2013 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 89 Points
initial tannins blew off quickly ;some sour cherry notes and not much vanilla which is a positive;seemed to fade after an hour so would not plan on letting this one sleep in the cellar for long
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3/2/2013 - awineo Likes this wine: 92 Points
Last one. Great great drinker. Super value.
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2/4/2013 - awineo Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is one of my drinkers. Right now I think it is the best value at the $30 price point. SOLID fruit and tannins. Good nose and nice finish... what more could you ask for in a $30 bottle.
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1/22/2013 - awineo Likes this wine: 93 Points
I think this is a solid wine for the money.
This would be my "best buy" at the $30 price point.
Drinks like a wine that costs twice as much.
Solid fruit and tannins. Good nose and good finish.
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1/13/2013 - awineo Likes this wine: 92 Points
Got a deal on this and it is a good bottle.
Solid fruit and tannins, yet smooth.
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1/1/2013 - mwinky Likes this wine: 92 Points
very smooth crowd favorite
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12/28/2012 - awineo Likes this wine: 93 Points
I thought this was a great $30 bottle. Solid fruit and balanced tannins. Great nose and also a smooth finish. I would get more.
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11/21/2012 - Xfactor wrote: 90 Points
Hits all the big notes and has pedigree for 2+ nights. Opinion still out as after the attack it was a bit jumbled. Dry black fruits tempered with rich acidity. 90/B = 15/5/11/7/8/9
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11/2/2012 - stevetony wrote:
Took a while to open up. Not bad, a bit rustic.
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10/31/2012 - Tonythefish wrote: 92 Points
Really good- great fruit and supple tannins with a nice finsh. Even Honey Bunny liked it
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