This, my last bottle, is far superior to the one I opened three years ago. I held off opening thinking it had gone off the deep end. But I'm pleased to say that nothing of the sort happened; it's drinking very nicely. Still has soft but noticeable tannins, good fruit and acidity.
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Opaque with purple bubbles. Fruity aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and black plum. Enters the mouth with bright acidity, firm tannin, a streak of astringency, and a faint green vegetable taste. Dense but not very lush. Overall, drinkable but not as enjoyably delicious as past vintages.
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Update: -2 points. Graphite aroma was faint and didn't real add depth to the black current, violet, & cedar aromas & flavors. smooth, w/ fine;y woven tannins. Some acidity drives spicy finish.
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9/5/2018 - Leomania Likes this wine: 89 Points
This, my last bottle, is far superior to the one I opened three years ago. I held off opening thinking it had gone off the deep end. But I'm pleased to say that nothing of the sort happened; it's drinking very nicely. Still has soft but noticeable tannins, good fruit and acidity.
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3/11/2018 - imissjerry wrote: 94 Points
This wine got so much better then on release and holding it for even 3 - 5 more years might add benefit! Actually amazing wine!
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2/3/2018 - Mossrose wrote: 89 Points
Opaque with purple bubbles. Fruity aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and black plum. Enters the mouth with bright acidity, firm tannin, a streak of astringency, and a faint green vegetable taste. Dense but not very lush. Overall, drinkable but not as enjoyably delicious as past vintages.
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12/24/2016 - ljonas wrote: 90 Points
Update: -2 points. Graphite aroma was faint and didn't real add depth to the black current, violet, & cedar aromas & flavors. smooth, w/ fine;y woven tannins. Some acidity drives spicy finish.
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4/26/2016 - Rollerball wrote: 89 Points
This bottle notably better than the last. The blend keeps it interesting.
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