It really, really needs to breathe. Initially it was a bit harsh even through an aerator. After a bit the dark fruit came out and it settled down. It's a really nice wine. Has more of a Cab feel, full bodied and tannic. Very long, with oaky vanilan that lingers. Would've been perfect with steak.
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This wine shows black plums, dark berries, dust and earth with noticeable alcohol on the nose. The palate is less overwhelming than then nose and is more well balanced, showing dark fruit with hints of earthy vegetables and mild tannins.
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12/19/2016 - WinePed wrote: 88 Points
What Jobu said. And now, after it relaxed a bit, blackberry balsamic sweet/tart taste with a dry finish, dissolving into a dark chocolate aftertaste
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8/1/2015 - Jobu wrote: 92 Points
It really, really needs to breathe. Initially it was a bit harsh even through an aerator. After a bit the dark fruit came out and it settled down. It's a really nice wine. Has more of a Cab feel, full bodied and tannic. Very long, with oaky vanilan that lingers. Would've been perfect with steak.
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1/21/2015 - Francophile Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pretty good, a little harsh around the edges but mellowed a little over time
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1/4/2014 - Minkey wrote: 87 Points
This wine shows black plums, dark berries, dust and earth with noticeable alcohol on the nose. The palate is less overwhelming than then nose and is more well balanced, showing dark fruit with hints of earthy vegetables and mild tannins.
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12/31/2013 - Francophile Likes this wine: 89 Points
A good balance, fairly dark and with a good body.
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