The 2005 Fracture. Great balance and long finish. Alcohol of 16.5. Surprised not to notice. Decanted. Continued to open over 2.5 hrs. Brought it to a Syrah pairing dinner and it won the night.
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A starless night in a glass full. Great weight and balance. The edges softened with the first hour. Blue fruit on front, earthiness on mid, elegant finish. Teeth staining juice.
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Color: inky purple -> medium/dark ruby rim. Very youthful appearance. Seductive nose of charcoal, plums, oak. Palate was full of blackberries, minerals and oak. Dense wine. Quite a mouthful with a lot of puppy fat still. Somewhat tannic with excellent acidity and a looong finish. I'm wondering how this will age . . . .
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6/27/2019 - Heff#1 Likes this wine: 96 Points
The 2005 Fracture. Great balance and long finish. Alcohol of 16.5. Surprised not to notice. Decanted. Continued to open over 2.5 hrs. Brought it to a Syrah pairing dinner and it won the night.
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12/7/2014 - sbfireman wrote: 96 Points
A starless night in a glass full. Great weight and balance. The edges softened with the first hour. Blue fruit on front, earthiness on mid, elegant finish. Teeth staining juice.
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8/15/2014 - Dan & Patti wrote: 92 Points
Heavy with blackberry tones The nose is wonderful with a moderate finish
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2/13/2013 - BVal wrote: 92 Points
Color: inky purple -> medium/dark ruby rim. Very youthful appearance. Seductive nose of charcoal, plums, oak. Palate was full of blackberries, minerals and oak. Dense wine. Quite a mouthful with a lot of puppy fat still. Somewhat tannic with excellent acidity and a looong finish. I'm wondering how this will age . . . .
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4/7/2012 - Dan & Patti wrote: 91 Points
Very good fruit, tannins still present
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