Lovely mature wine but by no means over the hill. Plenty violet touches, black berry fruits, smoky bacon. Tannins now very much smooth and resolved but plenty acidity. This wine also has a lovely energy and depth. Definitely above expectations. Storage as so often is vital plus a perfect cork. Comes over as a minor key Cote-Rotie. A great partner for a seriously good aged Scottish sirloin.
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Structure is still all there. Wine was in good shape. Fruit has completely dropped. Pepper still there. Bit tarry. Bit meaty. I liked it. My guest didn't. Definitely start drinking them if you've got them.
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Fine mid ruby. Lots of light syrah notes, bit of violets, some tar and bacon. Black & red berries. Medium weight, good acidity. Fine tannins, well integrated. Completely alive and good for some while yet. Punched above its status.
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7/27/2013 - cannym Likes this wine: 89 Points
Lovely mature wine but by no means over the hill. Plenty violet touches, black berry fruits, smoky bacon. Tannins now very much smooth and resolved but plenty acidity. This wine also has a lovely energy and depth. Definitely above expectations. Storage as so often is vital plus a perfect cork. Comes over as a minor key Cote-Rotie. A great partner for a seriously good aged Scottish sirloin.
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4/1/2013 - liteagilis wrote:
Structure is still all there. Wine was in good shape. Fruit has completely dropped. Pepper still there. Bit tarry. Bit meaty. I liked it. My guest didn't. Definitely start drinking them if you've got them.
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10/11/2012 - cannym wrote: 90 Points
Fine mid ruby. Lots of light syrah notes, bit of violets, some tar and bacon. Black & red berries. Medium weight, good acidity. Fine tannins, well integrated. Completely alive and good for some while yet. Punched above its status.
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