A lot of toasted oak on the nose at first, followed by cardamom pods, cola, vanilla, over ripe strawberries/jam, over ripe blackberries, warm spices and red flower petals. Smells extracted and like it's going to be big. Medium + intensity of aromas. The palate starts with the over ripe/jammy dark fruits and then finishes with the vanilla and some smoked wood. The flavors are consistent with the aromas even if they come in a different order.
Dry and full bodied with medium + acid and medium - tannin. Don't think this was meant to age at all. Drink now.
This is not to my palate at all, I prefer this producer's other wines. But it is well made and good for what it is. Most Americans would probably pair this with red meat. I would just drink it on its own.
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2/6/2024 - AlphaMikeFoxtrot wrote: 84 Points
A lot of toasted oak on the nose at first, followed by cardamom pods, cola, vanilla, over ripe strawberries/jam, over ripe blackberries, warm spices and red flower petals. Smells extracted and like it's going to be big. Medium + intensity of aromas. The palate starts with the over ripe/jammy dark fruits and then finishes with the vanilla and some smoked wood. The flavors are consistent with the aromas even if they come in a different order.
Dry and full bodied with medium + acid and medium - tannin. Don't think this was meant to age at all. Drink now.
This is not to my palate at all, I prefer this producer's other wines. But it is well made and good for what it is. Most Americans would probably pair this with red meat. I would just drink it on its own.
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3/26/2023 - JerryPCarinP wrote: 93 Points
Ery nice wine great taste
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9/23/2022 - ibglowin wrote: 87 Points
Way too sweet.
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7/16/2022 - marcellevi wrote: 88 Points
Different wine than the bottling 4 years ago. Luscious, full, high tannins, chewy phenols and juicy red fruit.
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7/4/2022 - Ritchey Ranch Likes this wine: 86 Points
Very strong nose of over ripe fruit. Taste is consistent. Jam and sweet berry taste. Easy and forgettable in a good way.
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