Medium-dark rosewood color. On the nose this has a toasty, pleasant aroma of raisin bread. The palate has a classic port profile of dark red fruit and a hint of spice. However, the flavors seemed a bit dumb and flat. The mouthfeel was weak, one dimensional and cursory. If this bottle is exemplary then this wine is not built to last; consume immediately with expectations adjusted.
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20 pabv. Wine was fermented in wood for two years and then bottled; wine was then held in bottle for about 3 years.
Deep dusty purple.
Dried fig, cherry, chocolate overlain with an enticing anise pungency. When the first sip hits the mid-palate, its enormous juicy power becomes apparent in its juicy, semi-dry Dow style.,
A clean, minty finish is complemented by dusty, complete tannins. 90-91/100; drink now-2023
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4/13/2013 - NineteenEightyTwo wrote: 80 Points
Medium-dark rosewood color. On the nose this has a toasty, pleasant aroma of raisin bread. The palate has a classic port profile of dark red fruit and a hint of spice. However, the flavors seemed a bit dumb and flat. The mouthfeel was weak, one dimensional and cursory. If this bottle is exemplary then this wine is not built to last; consume immediately with expectations adjusted.
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10/20/2011 - sweetstuff wrote: 90 Points
20 pabv. Wine was fermented in wood for two years and then bottled; wine was then held in bottle for about 3 years.
Deep dusty purple.
Dried fig, cherry, chocolate overlain with an enticing anise pungency. When the first sip hits the mid-palate, its enormous juicy power becomes apparent in its juicy, semi-dry Dow style.,
A clean, minty finish is complemented by dusty, complete tannins. 90-91/100; drink now-2023
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12/6/2010 - richard.stevens wrote: 90 Points
No proper note but better after being open for a few days
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