Opened first night and after 1 hour decant it tasted dis-joined. Hard to pin down the problem but not a delicious Cabernet experience so put it back in the bottle. Day 2 - Now we're talking. Big and fruit forward on the nose. There's a tarry aroma that reminds of Barolo. Palate is big and new world-y but not overdone. Tannins are front and centre but never intrusive. This could age longer but just lovely now!
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Opened, decanted and returned to the bottle. Served to many clients who are familiar with the at release version. Everyone expressed surprise at how remarkably youthful this is! Completely unformed at this point, but full of promise. Give this another 2-3 years and try again. 91
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12/10/2022 - AlfrdGrz Likes this wine: 84 Points
Dark color, close aroma; did not decanted.
Bold wine, dried fruit.
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1/15/2020 - belfast taxman wrote: 89 Points
Holding on albeit fully mature, so now a tad soft for a Cabernet Sauvignon. Still good though.
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1/3/2019 - belfast taxman wrote: 89 Points
Maybe already past prime maturity as there was a sense of fading glories with this bottle Drink soon
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11/14/2018 - Mid Palate Tingle Likes this wine:
Opened first night and after 1 hour decant it tasted dis-joined. Hard to pin down the problem but not a delicious Cabernet experience so put it back in the bottle.
Day 2 - Now we're talking. Big and fruit forward on the nose. There's a tarry aroma that reminds of Barolo. Palate is big and new world-y but not overdone. Tannins are front and centre but never intrusive. This could age longer but just lovely now!
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3/23/2017 - WineGuyX Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opened, decanted and returned to the bottle. Served to many clients who are familiar with the at release version. Everyone expressed surprise at how remarkably youthful this is! Completely unformed at this point, but full of promise. Give this another 2-3 years and try again. 91
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