This one definitely surprised me. I was worried it was too over the hill, but it was really delicious. Decanted it and tried it immediately and it was open for business. Really light with lots of red fruits initially. Red Fruits faded after an hour but the earthiness came out with some leather as well. Very well balanced.
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Gorgeous and delicious. Initial pour yields merde, which almost immediately blows off. Opens into an intoxicating nose of dark, macerated cherries, just breaking down into syrup. Fairly high Brix and alcohol (14.6%), but just plain tasty. Very present and fruit-driven after 8 years. Creamy finish. Love it.
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6/15/2019 - BrendanMcS wrote: 92 Points
This one definitely surprised me. I was worried it was too over the hill, but it was really delicious. Decanted it and tried it immediately and it was open for business. Really light with lots of red fruits initially. Red Fruits faded after an hour but the earthiness came out with some leather as well. Very well balanced.
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5/19/2019 - SeattlePaul Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delicious, I didn't realize it was only the blend.
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11/20/2017 - SeattlePaul wrote: 89 Points
Decent fruit still, medium smoke, decent acid. Finish is medium to short.
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2/27/2015 - dmcella Does not like this wine:
Tasted a bit thick and hot and out of sync this time around. Starting to fall out of harmony.
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9/27/2014 - dmcella Likes this wine: 91 Points
Gorgeous and delicious. Initial pour yields merde, which almost immediately blows off. Opens into an intoxicating nose of dark, macerated cherries, just breaking down into syrup. Fairly high Brix and alcohol (14.6%), but just plain tasty. Very present and fruit-driven after 8 years. Creamy finish. Love it.
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