Tight as a drum at the start. Aroma only giving off wood smell. No fruit. Then slowly the cassis began to show. Coming around after a couple of hours to a very nice wine - but still pretty tannic. Needs some good roasty toasty meat to along for this ride, or another 3 years in the cellar. Really. Will it come to the fore? Not sure. Good stuff, but a bit austere at this point (and possibly always).
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Big hit with the ladies. Heavy blend of Merlot and as expected very smooth presentation and finish. Deep garnet in color. Had a bit of cork spoilage but did not appear to impact the wine.
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Really enjoyed this wine, in a great spot right now - alluring nose to it from the get-go, could smell it practically across the kitchen - very balanced, not an over-the-top fruit bomb but an integrated set of flavors that work very well together. Noted a touch of savory/herbal as well,which I like - almost finished the entire bottle myself.
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Nose is dark fruit and herb but on the muddy, petro side, mouth is heavy with softening tannins, dark fruit, herb and olive but needs a little brightness, finishes is long but un the unpleasant side. Would not buy this again
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9/20/2017 - TallMikeWine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tight as a drum at the start. Aroma only giving off wood smell. No fruit. Then slowly the cassis began to show. Coming around after a couple of hours to a very nice wine - but still pretty tannic. Needs some good roasty toasty meat to along for this ride, or another 3 years in the cellar. Really. Will it come to the fore? Not sure. Good stuff, but a bit austere at this point (and possibly always).
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12/9/2016 - ddgd Likes this wine: 89 Points
Big hit with the ladies. Heavy blend of Merlot and as expected very smooth presentation and finish. Deep garnet in color. Had a bit of cork spoilage but did not appear to impact the wine.
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2/21/2016 - AngryPrez Likes this wine: 90 Points
Really enjoyed this wine, in a great spot right now - alluring nose to it from the get-go, could smell it practically across the kitchen - very balanced, not an over-the-top fruit bomb but an integrated set of flavors that work very well together. Noted a touch of savory/herbal as well,which I like - almost finished the entire bottle myself.
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11/22/2014 - rwerner Likes this wine: 90 Points
After 30 minutes the wine opened up to deed rich flavors of dark fruit and smooth tanins.
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10/21/2014 - Thad Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Nose is dark fruit and herb but on the muddy, petro side, mouth is heavy with softening tannins, dark fruit, herb and olive but needs a little brightness, finishes is long but un the unpleasant side.
Would not buy this again
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