Would have been a better wine 6mo - 1yr ago. Just opened one of a half dozen, stored in a cellar less than 60 deg, and not corked, but overdone for the inherent ability of this wine to cellar. Notes of vinegar, never a good sign..
Translucent ruby robe. Under-ripe cherry and brush dominate at PnP. Intensely sour cherry with some smokey, tarry phenolics. Rough finish - very tart and sour, tannins sharp. 79/C = 50/4/8/5/6/6
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A meaty and barnyard-y nose reminiscent of some syrahs. Very intriguing. Concentrated mouth feel that could use more time to open up. Still a powerful and enjoyable glass of wine going beyond "Spanish" expectations. Going to revisit after a day of air.
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11/23/2013 - mdsquared wrote: 86 Points
Would have been a better wine 6mo - 1yr ago. Just opened one of a half dozen, stored in a cellar less than 60 deg, and not corked, but overdone for the inherent ability of this wine to cellar. Notes of vinegar, never a good sign..
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2/25/2013 - Xfactor Does not like this wine: 79 Points
Massive sediment, notes of TCA, very tannic for this varietal.
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1/16/2013 - Xfactor Does not like this wine: 79 Points
Translucent ruby robe. Under-ripe cherry and brush dominate at PnP. Intensely sour cherry with some smokey, tarry phenolics. Rough finish - very tart and sour, tannins sharp. 79/C = 50/4/8/5/6/6
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3/5/2012 - mntwins wrote: 91 Points
Intensely Earth driven nose, with sour cherry palate, excellent length
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3/1/2012 - noahbw Likes this wine: 89 Points
A meaty and barnyard-y nose reminiscent of some syrahs. Very intriguing. Concentrated mouth feel that could use more time to open up. Still a powerful and enjoyable glass of wine going beyond "Spanish" expectations. Going to revisit after a day of air.
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