hr:min 0:00: eucalyptus lept from the bottle. Understated fruit, bit of earth, and some spice. 1:00: tight, flat. 1:50: cassis and cherry. Great texture, firm tannins, oak, and bright acidity. Graphite and mint. 2:30: vanilla on nose and dark chocolate on finish. 4:00: grenadine and kirsch nose. Definitely more lush, fleshy, fruity. Chocolate covered cherries. tannins have receded. 4:30: roasted meats and umami on palate.
Such a dynamic wine; nose and palate have run the gamut, all the while supported by great textue, balanced acidity and tannins. Save for a dull period, it's been expressive yet ever balanced.
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Fleshy and full bodied. Stewed cherries, mulling spices dominate. Firm tannins give supporting structure. Short on length but a nice, interesting blend.
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2001 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor
9/25/2012 - greaterthank wrote: 97 Points
World class wine. Second night open it's mouth filling, blackberry jam. Strong structure. Wish I had more.
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2001 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor
9/24/2012 - greaterthank wrote: 97 Points
hr:min
0:00: eucalyptus lept from the bottle. Understated fruit, bit of earth, and some spice.
1:00: tight, flat.
1:50: cassis and cherry. Great texture, firm tannins, oak, and bright acidity. Graphite and mint.
2:30: vanilla on nose and dark chocolate on finish.
4:00: grenadine and kirsch nose. Definitely more lush, fleshy, fruity. Chocolate covered cherries. tannins have receded.
4:30: roasted meats and umami on palate.
Such a dynamic wine; nose and palate have run the gamut, all the while supported by great textue, balanced acidity and tannins. Save for a dull period, it's been expressive yet ever balanced.
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2007 Thacher Winery Controlled Chaos
9/23/2012 - greaterthank wrote: 89 Points
Fleshy and full bodied. Stewed cherries, mulling spices dominate. Firm tannins give supporting structure. Short on length but a nice, interesting blend.
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