Initially popped and poured, but this wine needed some time and air. After 90 minutes, it started to open up. 58 F. Blackberry fruit, smokey vanilla, dark chocolate and rhubarb on the nose. Deep teeth-staining ruby color. Velvety tannins that gradually moved towards silky with time, alcohol well-integrated. Oak still needs time. Medium + body. Low acidity. Plum, blackberry, black tea, cinnamon on the palate. Drying finish was a bit short. Have to think this will develop a bit more complexity with age.
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Deep, dark reddish-purple in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, boysenberries & dark plums with overtones of earthy/dusty notes, mint, cocoa, herbs, spices & oak/vanilla in the background. Medium-full bodied with a good concentration of balanced & smooth texture, plush, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, boysenberries & plums with spices, herbs, minerals & vanilla/oak. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging.
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5/6/2024 - Delund Likes this wine: 92 Points
Initially popped and poured, but this wine needed some time and air. After 90 minutes, it started to open up. 58 F. Blackberry fruit, smokey vanilla, dark chocolate and rhubarb on the nose. Deep teeth-staining ruby color. Velvety tannins that gradually moved towards silky with time, alcohol well-integrated. Oak still needs time. Medium + body. Low acidity. Plum, blackberry, black tea, cinnamon on the palate. Drying finish was a bit short. Have to think this will develop a bit more complexity with age.
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4/26/2024 - wino121 wrote: 92 Points
The king of all grapes is on full display here,
Lush ripe fruit with a hint of oak, good structure front to back.
Drink now thru 2028
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4/13/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 Points
Deep, dark reddish-purple in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, boysenberries & dark plums with overtones of earthy/dusty notes, mint, cocoa, herbs, spices & oak/vanilla in the background. Medium-full bodied with a good concentration of balanced & smooth texture, plush, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, boysenberries & plums with spices, herbs, minerals & vanilla/oak. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging.
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12/14/2023 - cos65 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Full flavored Napa Merlot with enough structure in the back end to keep this interesting.
Needs time
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12/13/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Smells a little like popcorn. Rich and full and round. Soft but not overly so on the palate. Just a touch green on the nose.
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