This is coming along nicely. The tannins are smoothing out. Great match to Steak & Frits. Strong hit of berry on the nose, hints of tobacco in the mouth, medium-long finish. Very nice.
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It will be fun to see this evolve over the next few years. Decanted 6 hours before serving with a grilled leg of lamb. Tannin still predominates but dark berry and a hint of dark chocolate. Glad I got a case.
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Still very tight, loads of tannins. After about an hour it started to open up. Loads of blackberry liquor. Reminds me of a lower end Bordeaux. Not that there's anything wrong with that........ Day two-very much reminds me of a classic Califonia Bordeaux blend. Very nice, better than day one. The rough edges, while still present, have smoothed out. Wonderful berry followed by tobacco.
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4/2/2013 - vino nut Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really holding up well. It's aging very well but has kept some of the bite of a V. Sattui Zin.
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2/26/2011 - Steve in St Cloud wrote:
This is coming along nicely. The tannins are smoothing out. Great match to Steak & Frits. Strong hit of berry on the nose, hints of tobacco in the mouth, medium-long finish. Very nice.
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6/6/2010 - Steve in St Cloud wrote: 88 Points
It will be fun to see this evolve over the next few years. Decanted 6 hours before serving with a grilled leg of lamb. Tannin still predominates but dark berry and a hint of dark chocolate. Glad I got a case.
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6/3/2010 - pickhardt wrote: 87 Points
Nice, but not a good as the first bottle.
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2/26/2010 - newworldman wrote: 88 Points
Still very tight, loads of tannins. After about an hour it started to open up. Loads of blackberry liquor. Reminds me of a lower end Bordeaux. Not that there's anything wrong with that........
Day two-very much reminds me of a classic Califonia Bordeaux blend. Very nice, better than day one. The rough edges, while still present, have smoothed out. Wonderful berry followed by tobacco.
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