The wine is a fairly dark ruby to maroon color. The very nice nose has blackberries, smoked meat, black pepper, baking spices, charcoal, vanilla, forest floor, and a touch of stems. This has medium body, moderate tannins, and good acidity. On the palate the spicy, peppery berries hit first followed by smoked meat and vanilla. The finish has good length but does show a touch of stems that sticks out a touch to prominently. This would merit a higher score if the stems didn't leave a lingering greenish note.
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smoked bacon, dark fruit, and some pepper on the nose, balanced with a nice finish of cherry and vanilla, prominant oak. Have one more bottle, will drink in 6 to 12 months .
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8/12/2013 - cbbrown3 wrote: 88 Points
The wine is a fairly dark ruby to maroon color. The very nice nose has blackberries, smoked meat, black pepper, baking spices, charcoal, vanilla, forest floor, and a touch of stems. This has medium body, moderate tannins, and good acidity. On the palate the spicy, peppery berries hit first followed by smoked meat and vanilla. The finish has good length but does show a touch of stems that sticks out a touch to prominently. This would merit a higher score if the stems didn't leave a lingering greenish note.
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12/16/2011 - BATWine wrote: 82 Points
Lost all it's fruit.
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12/14/2011 - vinole wrote: 87 Points
The fruit has faded a bit since last having this in 5/09, leaving the alcohol and tar notes more noticeable. Drink up!
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9/8/2011 - rbeers wrote: 89 Points
smoked bacon, dark fruit, and some pepper on the nose, balanced with a nice finish of cherry and vanilla, prominant oak. Have one more bottle, will drink in 6 to 12 months .
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2/1/2011 - djpo wrote: 85 Points
Nice nose, taste some menthol and rubber. Somewhat vegetal. Might still develop into something interesting.
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