Deep garnet to black. Nose of boysenberry, bkackberry, tar, and nutmeg. The palate is black and blue fruit, pleasant tart edges, slightly singed. The finish shws off the tannins, powerful but not rough, and the last hint of sweet fruit. I chose this wine to accompany chimmichuri flatiron steak, so its concentration is appropriate. Reminiscent of old-fashioned California PS, I believe this is a very good wine but the style is still not my favorite. Best a little chilled.
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Wonderful nose of bouquet of flowers mixed with a large bowl of black fruits and a touch of cherry. Very large and filling mouth with a bit of unripened fruit. 90-92
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Not-so-old-not-so-rich blind tasting 1 (Jorge's apartment): WOTN. black/purple deep color, everyone was guessing Rhone blend. Beautiful bouquet of flowers and sweetness with a little bacon fat. Coated the mouth. Big wine, with a huge lasting finish. Very well-balanced, ready to drink right now. It could probably go a few more years, but why wait?
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Still a massive wine - great vanilla, spice and chocolate up front but a stringent finish that should mellow with time. If i had more bottles, i would definitely hold off at least one more year if not more.
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7/8/2016 - SteveG wrote: 89 Points
Deep garnet to black. Nose of boysenberry, bkackberry, tar, and nutmeg. The palate is black and blue fruit, pleasant tart edges, slightly singed. The finish shws off the tannins, powerful but not rough, and the last hint of sweet fruit. I chose this wine to accompany chimmichuri flatiron steak, so its concentration is appropriate. Reminiscent of old-fashioned California PS, I believe this is a very good wine but the style is still not my favorite. Best a little chilled.
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4/9/2015 - shapsplace wrote:
Something seemed "off" with this bottle. Possibly corked?
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11/5/2014 - shapsplace wrote: 91 Points
Wonderful nose of bouquet of flowers mixed with a large bowl of black fruits and a touch of cherry. Very large and filling mouth with a bit of unripened fruit. 90-92
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2/3/2010 - jorgerunfast wrote: 92 Points
Not-so-old-not-so-rich blind tasting 1 (Jorge's apartment): WOTN. black/purple deep color, everyone was guessing Rhone blend. Beautiful bouquet of flowers and sweetness with a little bacon fat. Coated the mouth. Big wine, with a huge lasting finish. Very well-balanced, ready to drink right now. It could probably go a few more years, but why wait?
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12/3/2009 - scottr1968 wrote: 89 Points
Still a massive wine - great vanilla, spice and chocolate up front but a stringent finish that should mellow with time. If i had more bottles, i would definitely hold off at least one more year if not more.
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