Medium deep ruby red in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of well developed, ripe red fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & raspberries with slight orange rind notes, spices, cherry-cola, earthy/dusty notes, tea, minerals & a touch of oak/vanilla. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of developed, well balanced & smooth textured, rich, ripe fruit flavors of tart cherries, sweet blueberries & plums with spices, cola, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Long lingering silky-smooth finish. Drinks quite well at present & at 12 years of age, it should develop slightly further with additional aging. Fill was level with the capsule; cork was clean & intact. A lovely wine from a much-herald vintage.
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Deep, dark red. Nose and palate were both similar. Intense black raspberry and black cherry with some spice. Nice balance with a long finish. Seems to have plenty of years left.
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5/11/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 93 Points
Medium deep ruby red in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of well developed, ripe red fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & raspberries with slight orange rind notes, spices, cherry-cola, earthy/dusty notes, tea, minerals & a touch of oak/vanilla. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of developed, well balanced & smooth textured, rich, ripe fruit flavors of tart cherries, sweet blueberries & plums with spices, cola, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Long lingering silky-smooth finish. Drinks quite well at present & at 12 years of age, it should develop slightly further with additional aging. Fill was level with the capsule; cork was clean & intact. A lovely wine from a much-herald vintage.
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4/7/2023 - jgnd Likes this wine: 93 Points
Deep, dark red. Nose and palate were both similar. Intense black raspberry and black cherry with some spice. Nice balance with a long finish. Seems to have plenty of years left.
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3/28/2019 - cweiner Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still not at its peak.
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1/7/2018 - cweiner Likes this wine: 92 Points
Sad. Need to hide the last few bottles
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12/28/2017 - cweiner Likes this wine: 90 Points
Infanticide. Carol pulled the wrong bottle. As Charlie Brown opined, there is no greater burden than a great potential.
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