Were afraid we let this go too long, so decanted for over an hour. Was a slight brown tinge, but the nose was excellent with rich dark berry and spice. The palate notes were black cherry and a slight vanilla with a bit more alcohol than expected. Really nice still, but wish we would have had it a couple of years ago.
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initially very closed compared to the 05 which we did a vertical with - opened up beautifully though over 1 hr decant. very rich, silky wine with plum, vanilla notes.
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Good wine, developing wel; good drinking now and for some years yet. Smooth as silk mouth feel. Attractive palate of plum and menthol. A little alcohol heat indicating its 14.5% ABV is not quite carried to perfection, but a good drop none the less.
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6/24/2014 - Softie Likes this wine:
Wow! In great shape. No sign of decline ... but it can't get even better than this, can it?
The sweetness of the fruit and the smoothness of age! A great blend (CSM).
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3/31/2013 - erikjwithak wrote: 90 Points
Were afraid we let this go too long, so decanted for over an hour. Was a slight brown tinge, but the nose was excellent with rich dark berry and spice. The palate notes were black cherry and a slight vanilla with a bit more alcohol than expected. Really nice still, but wish we would have had it a couple of years ago.
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5/16/2010 - lumpkins wrote: 90 Points
initially very closed compared to the 05 which we did a vertical with - opened up beautifully though over 1 hr decant. very rich, silky wine with plum, vanilla notes.
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4/20/2010 - Softie wrote: 92 Points
Good wine, developing wel; good drinking now and for some years yet. Smooth as silk mouth feel. Attractive palate of plum and menthol. A little alcohol heat indicating its 14.5% ABV is not quite carried to perfection, but a good drop none the less.
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4/12/2010 - NH WINO wrote: 92 Points
Decanted for 2 hrs, nice full bodied wine. Would consider buying another vintage of this winery.
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