Opened one hour before pairing with cracked peppercorn beef filet. A medium ruby robe, the nose features cherry, vanilla and oak. A vanillic cherry bomb on the palate, with a heavy oak-tinged finish. Probably a favored style of some, but not in my case. For comparison, I definitely enjoyed the 2013 Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon consumed yesterday over this.
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This was a very nice surprise. Well-balanced, very little heat and not the fruit bomb I was expecting. I don't see this wine getting any better and hard to say how much longer it will last. I recommend drinking now.
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12/1/2023 - sduraybito wrote: 88 Points
Smooth but uninspired. Lacks depth and earthiness (graphite).
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5/23/2016 - wicozani Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Opened one hour before pairing with cracked peppercorn beef filet. A medium ruby robe, the nose features cherry, vanilla and oak. A vanillic cherry bomb on the palate, with a heavy oak-tinged finish. Probably a favored style of some, but not in my case. For comparison, I definitely enjoyed the 2013 Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon consumed yesterday over this.
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11/20/2015 - Wineio Likes this wine: 86 Points
Black cherry initial flavor and nose with a underpining of tobacco or tar. Soft to medium tanin. Surprisingly good for the price.
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9/19/2015 - jimkay21 wrote: 90 Points
Surprisingly enjoyable. Good fruit to acid balance. Eight years old now. Seems to be in a good place. Need to locate my remaining bottle and drink up
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12/14/2013 - toddmk Likes this wine: 88 Points
This was a very nice surprise. Well-balanced, very little heat and not the fruit bomb I was expecting. I don't see this wine getting any better and hard to say how much longer it will last. I recommend drinking now.
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