P+P from a cool cellar. Dark purple transitioning to beet red at the edge. First impressions: muted on nose and tongue, light bodied bordering on thin. As it warmed up to room temp it became more expressive with dark fruits predominant, but still lacked body. Might have opened to early for much secondary note development or it is in a dumb phase, but with the thin body I don't see much upside for my preferences personally. Overall, not impressed.
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Initially very closed before decanting, tight and noticeable alcohol. Decanted for 1 hour before consuming the rest. Opened up nicely, earthy with fresh cherry. Good acidity and balance. No rush on consuming our remaining bottles.
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2008 Château Fleur Cardinale
12/31/2021 - MerlynXLII wrote: 88 Points
P+P from a cool cellar. Dark purple transitioning to beet red at the edge. First impressions: muted on nose and tongue, light bodied bordering on thin. As it warmed up to room temp it became more expressive with dark fruits predominant, but still lacked body. Might have opened to early for much secondary note development or it is in a dumb phase, but with the thin body I don't see much upside for my preferences personally. Overall, not impressed.
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2011 Scott Harvey Zinfandel Mountain Selection
1/6/2018 - MerlynXLII Likes this wine: 89 Points
Day 1: Very closed, little fruit, bitey and short finish. Maybe 85-86.
Day 2: Strawberry jam, fragrant berry, some floral, herbs and bright fruit. Medium to long finish, tasty. Much improved! 89.
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2007 Andretta Brunello di Montalcino
7/7/2017 - MerlynXLII wrote: 91 Points
Initially very closed before decanting, tight and noticeable alcohol. Decanted for 1 hour before consuming the rest. Opened up nicely, earthy with fresh cherry. Good acidity and balance. No rush on consuming our remaining bottles.
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