Had the 2013 last night and loved it -- saw the prior vintage at the grocery store today and thought it'd be fun to try for contrast. Glad I did; weight, flavors, finish, acidity/bitterness all uncannily similar to last night's review. Not sure I could distinguish between the two blind. However, there's a distinction if you look real hard -- this one has a hair less fruit and a very subtle vegetal (rhubarb?) note. This results in a raw, almost shrill finish -- again, it's barely noticeable, and sincerely doubt I'd have picked up on it if the 2013 weren't fresh in my mind. But gun to my head, would say this is just starting its descent, and that it's time to move up a vintage.
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This was my 8th bottle this summer/fall. Terrific qpr and still drinking well. Had it with an arugula and pommegranate salad. Very good pairing that I will try again! 87pts.
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7/19/2014 - tomherer Likes this wine: 87 Points
Had the 2013 last night and loved it -- saw the prior vintage at the grocery store today and thought it'd be fun to try for contrast. Glad I did; weight, flavors, finish, acidity/bitterness all uncannily similar to last night's review. Not sure I could distinguish between the two blind. However, there's a distinction if you look real hard -- this one has a hair less fruit and a very subtle vegetal (rhubarb?) note. This results in a raw, almost shrill finish -- again, it's barely noticeable, and sincerely doubt I'd have picked up on it if the 2013 weren't fresh in my mind. But gun to my head, would say this is just starting its descent, and that it's time to move up a vintage.
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7/1/2014 - RPerro Likes this wine: 88 Points
Good as always! Compares nicely with the 2013 vintage.
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5/8/2014 - saki846 wrote:
Quite acidic. ...waited too long?
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3/30/2014 - Dough Boy Likes this wine: 90 Points
Who needs a glass? I love this fun deck wine!
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11/5/2013 - Jimywags wrote: 87 Points
This was my 8th bottle this summer/fall. Terrific qpr and still drinking well. Had it with an arugula and pommegranate salad. Very good pairing that I will try again! 87pts.
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