Bottle has been stored 55-60F since purchase direct from winery. Ullage was about 1/4”. Cork was on the soft side and actually broke in half during opening. Color was medium red with some signs of bricking. Nose was a pleasant combination of dark red fruit, spice, Carmel and a touch of wax. Initial taste displayed abundant, smooth tannins, brooding dark red fruit and a noticeable presence of alcohol. The wine was decanted and allowed to rest for 2 hours. Things really settled down. Nose was more fully focused on the fruit and the tannins and heat gave way to fruit flavors. I really enjoyed this wine at the time of purchase. Unfortunately, this bottle shows it past it’s prime. No reason to hold on to this one any longer.
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I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this for 6 years! I bought a case of this direct from the winery on release and I now have only 1 bottle left! This was stunning. Brooding dark fruits. Classic blackberry with some distinct tobacco flavours, a little cassis. I’m not claiming this is that complex - it’s quite linear but it’s just so precise and damn delicious. I’d say this is at its peak. Great structure and acidity. We had this alongside a 2006 Ornallia and it held up beautifully
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12/3/2023 - gabird wrote: 93 Points
Still deep complexity and fruit. Continued to evolve as the bottle opened.
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11/27/2022 - Rcapria Likes this wine: 94 Points
outstanding age on thhis beauty.....chhocolate smooth tannins leather some caramel.
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5/6/2022 - Lee Fining Likes this wine: 92 Points
Bottle has been stored 55-60F since purchase direct from winery. Ullage was about 1/4”. Cork was on the soft side and actually broke in half during opening. Color was medium red with some signs of bricking. Nose was a pleasant combination of dark red fruit, spice, Carmel and a touch of wax. Initial taste displayed abundant, smooth tannins, brooding dark red fruit and a noticeable presence of alcohol. The wine was decanted and allowed to rest for 2 hours. Things really settled down. Nose was more fully focused on the fruit and the tannins and heat gave way to fruit flavors. I really enjoyed this wine at the time of purchase. Unfortunately, this bottle shows it past it’s prime. No reason to hold on to this one any longer.
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12/24/2019 - gabird wrote: 94 Points
- Brick color - Amazing! If you have it, drink it!
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7/20/2019 - DonDon wrote: 97 Points
I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this for 6 years! I bought a case of this direct from the winery on release and I now have only 1 bottle left! This was stunning. Brooding dark fruits. Classic blackberry with some distinct tobacco flavours, a little cassis. I’m not claiming this is that complex - it’s quite linear but it’s just so precise and damn delicious. I’d say this is at its peak. Great structure and acidity. We had this alongside a 2006 Ornallia and it held up beautifully
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