This is good to go! Hoisin sauce, black licorice, cocoa, vanilla, smooth tannins and did I mention the fruit? All the weight you would expect from a good Napa vintage and all wrapped up with a bow in a tidy 750ml package. Would have scored more, but after about 2 hours in the decanter it did take a turn towards the jammy/porty side...
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The last of three bottles we bought eight years ago. Enjoyable nose consisting of black peppercorns, mint, chocolate and dried figs. The balance of acidity and tannins is superb which allows cassis, black pepper, mint, black cherries, red figs and licorice to shine through. Very enjoyable wine that has rewarded us by letting it rest in our cellar.
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Nice nose consisting of coffee, loam, blueberries, mint and licorice. Terrific palette consisting of figs, peppercorns, cassis, black cherries and coffee. Nice finish but I wish it was longer.
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10/2/2020 - houstonjeff@hotmail.com Likes this wine: 90 Points
Blackberries, medium tannins, slight truffles. Drink now.
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10/6/2019 - Herkimer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Color. Hint of brown with the cherry. Nose. Campfire raisin prune notes Tasting tannins almost finished and present.
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5/11/2019 - WineKnut Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is good to go! Hoisin sauce, black licorice, cocoa, vanilla, smooth tannins and did I mention the fruit? All the weight you would expect from a good Napa vintage and all wrapped up with a bow in a tidy 750ml package. Would have scored more, but after about 2 hours in the decanter it did take a turn towards the jammy/porty side...
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1/11/2019 - Snag One Likes this wine: 92 Points
The last of three bottles we bought eight years ago. Enjoyable nose consisting of black peppercorns, mint, chocolate and dried figs. The balance of acidity and tannins is superb which allows cassis, black pepper, mint, black cherries, red figs and licorice to shine through. Very enjoyable wine that has rewarded us by letting it rest in our cellar.
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11/28/2018 - Snag One Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice nose consisting of coffee, loam, blueberries, mint and licorice. Terrific palette consisting of figs, peppercorns, cassis, black cherries and coffee. Nice finish but I wish it was longer.
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