Deep dark reddish garnet in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of earthy/dusty notes, herbs, spices, pepper, cocoa, minerals & oak/vanilla in the background. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, jammy, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, herbs, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present when decanted & extended airing, but at 9 years of age, it is at or close to its peak of development. Although it may hold here for a few more years, I doubt any further development would occur with additional aging. Very good QPR when found at discount.
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4/28/2024 - vino vidi vici Likes this wine:
Sadly my last bottle... blackberry bramble deliciousness :)
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3/13/2024 - rickycambier Likes this wine: 93 Points
93
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2/2/2024 - vasv wrote: 90 Points
A little spice on the nose. Some fruit, but a bit tart on the finish; probably waited too long on this one. Drink now if you still have any.
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1/31/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep dark reddish garnet in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of earthy/dusty notes, herbs, spices, pepper, cocoa, minerals & oak/vanilla in the background. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, jammy, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, herbs, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present when decanted & extended airing, but at 9 years of age, it is at or close to its peak of development. Although it may hold here for a few more years, I doubt any further development would occur with additional aging. Very good QPR when found at discount.
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1/6/2024 - vino vidi vici Likes this wine:
Real good
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