One-hour decant through a screened and aerating funnel. Sediment in the bottle and the screen. Moderate nose of blackberry jam during decant. Wine was clear; deep purple with no bricking and a moderate clear halo. After resting, nose added a chocolate mousse component to what can only be described as a blackberry-blueberry compote. In the mouth: more of the same with plenty of acid in support without it upsetting the harmony of the wine. These wines are usually a little fruit-bombish but they are a crowd pleaser at the table. Long finish ending with chocolate mousse. I was pleased to say the least.
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On opening, the first thought was uh-oh I waited too long to enjoy this bottle. But, over next four days (was sealing the bottle with a vac-u vin) the wine started getting back on it's feet and almost back to the level that caused me to fall in love with it. I wouldn't ignore the signals though and will get to my last bottle sooner rather than later.
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Baked dark red fruit. Hint of bret. Fruit is slightly drying up. A bit hot and alcoholic. 15.5%. Absolutely zero merlot flavors. Pencil lead. Not my favorite but i can see why they get the scores. Old world palates will not be fans. 2 hours in and is way more harmonious. Still baked fruit and alcoholic but lots of upfront juicy fruit.
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1/26/2024 - OenophilistMN Likes this wine: 92 Points
One-hour decant through a screened and aerating funnel. Sediment in the bottle and the screen. Moderate nose of blackberry jam during decant. Wine was clear; deep purple with no bricking and a moderate clear halo. After resting, nose added a chocolate mousse component to what can only be described as a blackberry-blueberry compote. In the mouth: more of the same with plenty of acid in support without it upsetting the harmony of the wine. These wines are usually a little fruit-bombish but they are a crowd pleaser at the table. Long finish ending with chocolate mousse. I was pleased to say the least.
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8/12/2023 - OneOfTheBasicFoodGroups Likes this wine: 94 Points
Sadly, the last one. Happily there's the 2007s.
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1/1/2023 - patatty Likes this wine: 94 Points
Soft tannins with cassis flavors and aromas. Dark red color. Opened up with fruit flavors (cherry and blueberry) after decanting for several hours.
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12/30/2022 - OneOfTheBasicFoodGroups Likes this wine: 94 Points
On opening, the first thought was uh-oh I waited too long to enjoy this bottle. But, over next four days (was sealing the bottle with a vac-u vin) the wine started getting back on it's feet and almost back to the level that caused me to fall in love with it. I wouldn't ignore the signals though and will get to my last bottle sooner rather than later.
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11/29/2022 - Manuaia wrote: 84 Points
Baked dark red fruit. Hint of bret. Fruit is slightly drying up. A bit hot and alcoholic. 15.5%. Absolutely zero merlot flavors. Pencil lead. Not my favorite but i can see why they get the scores. Old world palates will not be fans.
2 hours in and is way more harmonious. Still baked fruit and alcoholic but lots of upfront juicy fruit.
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