Trade mark orange tint on the rim but surprisingly young appearance. Immediate hints of cigar box, roses, and cherries. Again surprisingly, chewy and rough tannins with underwhelming dark fruits. [edit] tannins mellow after about an hour post decant. Still - Clearly lacked balance or probably more accurately too old.
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The nose is inviting, with some blackberry and sage. I find the body disappointing: Devoid of fruit or structure. Just hot and dry with some red vinegar that makes the mouth water. The tannins that remain are still angular and sharp. Now I remember why I withdrew from MS's wine club.
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popped and poured. forgot that we decanted for a few hours the last time we drank. This is a very nice wine, but does need decanting, After decanting the remaining wine, it was smooth and complex.
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11/27/2015 - gborad wrote: 84 Points
Trade mark orange tint on the rim but surprisingly young appearance. Immediate hints of cigar box, roses, and cherries. Again surprisingly, chewy and rough tannins with underwhelming dark fruits. [edit] tannins mellow after about an hour post decant. Still - Clearly lacked balance or probably more accurately too old.
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6/11/2015 - JLPwine wrote: 89 Points
Beautiful. Decanted for 1 hour
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12/30/2014 - Rick 4 Wine Does not like this wine: 85 Points
The nose is inviting, with some blackberry and sage. I find the body disappointing: Devoid of fruit or structure. Just hot and dry with some red vinegar that makes the mouth water. The tannins that remain are still angular and sharp. Now I remember why I withdrew from MS's wine club.
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6/27/2014 - JLPwine wrote: 91 Points
popped and poured. forgot that we decanted for a few hours the last time we drank. This is a very nice wine, but does need decanting, After decanting the remaining wine, it was smooth and complex.
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4/1/2013 - billyg wrote: 88 Points
Nice cherry fruit, good balance, some tannin on the finish.
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