One hour decant. Deep dark intense magenta color. Mushroom, baked apricot, blueberry cobbler, and subtle caramel-infused earth. Smooth, dry, rich palate. Soft, plush, tongue coating acidity. Firm, full tannins on the longish finish.
First time trying this particular bottle (maker and vineyard). I was very impressed. Enjoyed this at Brennan’s in New Orleans. Very fun.
This followed a ‘13 Carter BTK and yet held its own. Young? Yes. Delicious in its own way? Absolutely! Tannins resolved and complimentary, yet surprisingly some oak in play trying to impede the fruit. That being said, it was a first world problem, this was really good from a 375. Red and black fruited, quite balanced, buy 375s if you find ‘em while those 750s slumber.
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drank a half again. my wife loved this wine last time so we had it again! it’s exceptionally good! i’m gonna have to buy more it may be a 100 pointer somewhere 5-10 yrs from now…
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Big, inky purple, dense ripe fruit, but actually surprisingly elegant and balanced. I was expecting this might be a bit over the top after seeing the color, but there are quite fine tannins on the finish and the structure holds the wine together nicely. Very good.
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5/14/2024 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 96 Points
One hour decant. Deep dark intense magenta color. Mushroom, baked apricot, blueberry cobbler, and subtle caramel-infused earth. Smooth, dry, rich palate. Soft, plush, tongue coating acidity. Firm, full tannins on the longish finish.
First time trying this particular bottle (maker and vineyard). I was very impressed. Enjoyed this at Brennan’s in New Orleans. Very fun.
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12/15/2022 - Geaux Tigers Likes this wine: 95 Points
This followed a ‘13 Carter BTK and yet held its own. Young? Yes. Delicious in its own way? Absolutely! Tannins resolved and complimentary, yet surprisingly some oak in play trying to impede the fruit. That being said, it was a first world problem, this was really good from a 375. Red and black fruited, quite balanced, buy 375s if you find ‘em while those 750s slumber.
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9/3/2021 - SmokeTaint Likes this wine: 99 Points
drank a half again. my wife loved this wine last time so we had it again!
it’s exceptionally good!
i’m gonna have to buy more
it may be a 100 pointer somewhere 5-10 yrs from now…
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8/21/2021 - SmokeTaint Likes this wine: 97 Points
wow! this wine will last forever! opened half bottle, will need to try 750 next
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11/24/2020 - joshabramson Likes this wine: 97 Points
Big, inky purple, dense ripe fruit, but actually surprisingly elegant and balanced. I was expecting this might be a bit over the top after seeing the color, but there are quite fine tannins on the finish and the structure holds the wine together nicely. Very good.
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