Decanted for 30 minutes prior to pouring. We should have let this wine breathe a little longer as the character developed as the evening moved on. Nice nose with essence of pencil lead, peppers, toast and mint. Soft tannins and nice acidity that elevates layers of mint, bell peppers, chocolate, figs and toast.
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This wine has crossed its peak. After a 1-hr decant, the red fruits were still prominent, and 2 hours in, it had improved somewhat, but never reached its potential. Complexity no longer there. Drink up now.
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12/10/2015 - Snag One Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decanted for 30 minutes prior to pouring. We should have let this wine breathe a little longer as the character developed as the evening moved on. Nice nose with essence of pencil lead, peppers, toast and mint. Soft tannins and nice acidity that elevates layers of mint, bell peppers, chocolate, figs and toast.
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10/28/2015 - timdrex wrote: 92 Points
Firm tannins, capers, vegetables, black cherry, pencil lead, full mouthfeel.
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5/21/2015 - timdrex wrote: 91 Points
Red fruit and herbs on the nose. Medium-long finish. Still holding up, but appears to have crossed its peak.
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4/8/2015 - timdrex wrote: 90 Points
This wine has crossed its peak. After a 1-hr decant, the red fruits were still prominent, and 2 hours in, it had improved somewhat, but never reached its potential. Complexity no longer there. Drink up now.
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8/12/2014 - timdrex Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very new world Napa in its style. Slightly overweight in graphite components.
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