Much more complex than I ever think of a Malbec, which as a blending wine can tend to be very one dimensional. This was not so. Still had a lot of life left in it. It really opened up about 1 hour after decanting. I have some 2012, which was a really good vintage in WW, so I cannot wait to try it.
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Not great on a PnP...decanted for an hour before it got decent and for two before it was good.
Spicy nose with cedar and black fruit mixed in. Good structure. Mainly blackberry flavor with some oak in the background. Still would like a longer finish, but it has improved with age. Has another year or two if you need it.
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Rich aromas of cherry and cedar are followed by a similar palate experience. Well structured, but a longer finish would have been nice. Probably better in a year or two.
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A potpourri of spices in the glass - cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice... along with ripe plum. The acidity was quite high - a little higher than I would like but would pair well with a rich dish. The finish was a bit short.
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6/14/2015 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 91 Points
Much more complex than I ever think of a Malbec, which as a blending wine can tend to be very one dimensional. This was not so. Still had a lot of life left in it. It really opened up about 1 hour after decanting. I have some 2012, which was a really good vintage in WW, so I cannot wait to try it.
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9/19/2014 - Jake112380 wrote: 90 Points
Not great on a PnP...decanted for an hour before it got decent and for two before it was good.
Spicy nose with cedar and black fruit mixed in. Good structure. Mainly blackberry flavor with some oak in the background. Still would like a longer finish, but it has improved with age. Has another year or two if you need it.
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1/18/2012 - Jake112380 wrote: 88 Points
Rich aromas of cherry and cedar are followed by a similar palate experience. Well structured, but a longer finish would have been nice. Probably better in a year or two.
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3/6/2011 - Jack Cranley wrote: 88 Points
A potpourri of spices in the glass - cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice... along with ripe plum. The acidity was quite high - a little higher than I would like but would pair well with a rich dish. The finish was a bit short.
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