I think the merlot is letting it down. A straight Cabernet would be hitting its straps by now. The fruit is disappearing and you are left with fine white pepper tannins. Good but not great.
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Very similar to last time. The fruit remains quite fresh and the acidity has some bite. I am going to leave the next bottle for a couple of years to see if it mellows more. Very nice though.
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Big cassis nose. A fruity palate with plenty of dark fruits - blackberries, currants, plums. The tannins are still grippy, and there is also an undertone of subtle oak. Long finish. Acidity is noticeable but not bad.
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Mint, eucalyptus, blackberry, plum, mocha and cloves on the palate. Nicely restrained, though perhaps the acidity is a little too prominent. My impression was that this was still a little young. Was enjoyed by everyone though.
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1/20/2021 - Ozmango Likes this wine: 91 Points
I think the merlot is letting it down. A straight Cabernet would be hitting its straps by now. The fruit is disappearing and you are left with fine white pepper tannins. Good but not great.
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9/25/2019 - Cbanks wrote: 88 Points
Quite mellow and not memorable. Had it as a much cheaper wine so maybe it is time to drink them up
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10/8/2017 - Andrew67 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very similar to last time. The fruit remains quite fresh and the acidity has some bite. I am going to leave the next bottle for a couple of years to see if it mellows more. Very nice though.
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10/3/2016 - AnonymousCoward Likes this wine: 91 Points
Big cassis nose. A fruity palate with plenty of dark fruits - blackberries, currants, plums. The tannins are still grippy, and there is also an undertone of subtle oak. Long finish. Acidity is noticeable but not bad.
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9/25/2016 - Andrew67 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Mint, eucalyptus, blackberry, plum, mocha and cloves on the palate. Nicely restrained, though perhaps the acidity is a little too prominent. My impression was that this was still a little young. Was enjoyed by everyone though.
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