Old world funk on the nose then by bright sour cherries forward but those dissipated a few minutes after pouring. The long, building tannins on the finish which follow the mid-palate funk of the nose remain. Lovely unexpected complexity that I would not pair with food. Maybe chocolate. Have to think it’s past it’s peak the way the nose and initial flavors fade.
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Excellent value!; decanted away a little funk and tightness mid-palate: balanced but more complex than most in its price range; good tannins but not overpowering. highly recommend
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Really nice for $30; smooth earthy merlot initially, showing off its terroir, gently building tannins into full body cab by the end of the bottle. would recommend
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2012 Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape
5/28/2023 - dodgek Likes this wine: 94 Points
Old world funk on the nose then by bright sour cherries forward but those dissipated a few minutes after pouring. The long, building tannins on the finish which follow the mid-palate funk of the nose remain. Lovely unexpected complexity that I would not pair with food. Maybe chocolate. Have to think it’s past it’s peak the way the nose and initial flavors fade.
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2012 Byrd Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
6/21/2022 - dodgek Likes this wine: 91 Points
Excellent value!; decanted away a little funk and tightness mid-palate: balanced but more complex than most in its price range; good tannins but not overpowering. highly recommend
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2016 Reignac
6/12/2022 - dodgek Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really nice for $30; smooth earthy merlot initially, showing off its terroir, gently building tannins into full body cab by the end of the bottle. would recommend
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