Moldy cork that collapsed on initial corkscrew contact. It took a little while for this one to come around, but it was surprisingly good given the initial appearance of the bottle and wine, which was lighter in color in the decanter. Given a little decant time and some swirling and some nice tobacco, earth and mushroom characteristics came through along with some light berry notes. I wouldn't mind having a few more bottles of this around.
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The color is brick with hints of orange to the rim. The aromas are leather, earth, currant, cherry, raw meat, with bell pepper, and some anise. The tastes are cranberry, tea, sour cherry, earth, subtle spicey notes, mushroom, and dry red fruit. The tannins are integrated and the finish is elegant.
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Medium red, bright, young Soft neutral nose, mature and black fruit tones Great taste, improving over time, powerful but round and smooth, beautiful after taste with a lot of nuance
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12/25/2015 - Latch Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted for nearly an hour. Tobacco and mushrooms pronounced with presence of cherry and plum. Very pleased.
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2/21/2014 - Latch wrote: 92 Points
Pleasant nose and strong plum-like taste. Bright ruby color.
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2/10/2013 - RedLoverJim Likes this wine:
Moldy cork that collapsed on initial corkscrew contact. It took a little while for this one to come around, but it was surprisingly good given the initial appearance of the bottle and wine, which was lighter in color in the decanter. Given a little decant time and some swirling and some nice tobacco, earth and mushroom characteristics came through along with some light berry notes. I wouldn't mind having a few more bottles of this around.
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2/10/2013 - hackey37 Likes this wine: 92 Points
The color is brick with hints of orange to the rim. The aromas are leather, earth, currant, cherry, raw meat, with bell pepper, and some anise. The tastes are cranberry, tea, sour cherry, earth, subtle spicey notes, mushroom, and dry red fruit. The tannins are integrated and the finish is elegant.
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9/14/2007 - BIlgen wrote: 90 Points
Medium red, bright, young
Soft neutral nose, mature and black fruit tones
Great taste, improving over time, powerful but round and smooth, beautiful after taste with a lot of nuance
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