I probably waited too long on this one. Upon opening this was fairly pleasant with woody, earthy dark tones. But quickly it became plummy and spent. I remember tasting this ten years ago and loved it. There was a chocolate covered cherry and earthy nose. This is a nice wine, it’s my fault for waiting too long.
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Nicely put together. Cedar and mustiness on nose. Medium body with modest tannin and high acidity. A bit like a barbera - not rich or deep - a good food wine.
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This wine really finds a great balance on all levels. It's fairly modern but avoids clubbing us over the head with explicit oak or abv (this is 13.5%). It's got a solid core of fruit with even a sense of sweetness at times, but shows no signs of heavy extraction. An expressive nose with high berry tones, a bit of tar; the mouthfeel is soft even as it has solid acidity. Expressive, but subtle and pure. It seems to be drinking well right now. The wine is fairly straightforward, lacking much complexity and the finish is modest.
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11/15/2022 - pouncey wrote: 90 Points
I probably waited too long on this one. Upon opening this was fairly pleasant with woody, earthy dark tones. But quickly it became plummy and spent. I remember tasting this ten years ago and loved it. There was a chocolate covered cherry and earthy nose. This is a nice wine, it’s my fault for waiting too long.
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1/28/2013 - Doblk Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nicely put together. Cedar and mustiness on nose. Medium body with modest tannin and high acidity. A bit like a barbera - not rich or deep - a good food wine.
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3/8/2011 - tward Likes this wine: 90 Points
This wine really finds a great balance on all levels. It's fairly modern but avoids clubbing us over the head with explicit oak or abv (this is 13.5%). It's got a solid core of fruit with even a sense of sweetness at times, but shows no signs of heavy extraction. An expressive nose with high berry tones, a bit of tar; the mouthfeel is soft even as it has solid acidity. Expressive, but subtle and pure. It seems to be drinking well right now. The wine is fairly straightforward, lacking much complexity and the finish is modest.
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