A bit past prime, should have drunk 2-3 years ago. There is still good earthy elements with faded red fruit and herbal notes. Not much acidity at all and rather flat overall. Does has a nice silky texture. Purchased in 2012 and stored in temp controlled cellar, so aging conditions were good. Drink now.
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After an hour of decanting I just didn't get the amount of racy extracted fruit or complexity I have fell in love with from pockets of the Rhone Valley. The slight carbonation also threw me off, and the wine just lacked the body weight and nose I look for. meh.
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Easy to drink wine. Not really much complexity, but is very enjoyable. Violets and fruit on the nose. Blueberry notes on the palate and some red fruit on the finish. I doubt this wine will age well. Perfect to drink now.
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3/30/2017 - SchlaepDog Likes this wine: 85 Points
A bit past prime, should have drunk 2-3 years ago. There is still good earthy elements with faded red fruit and herbal notes. Not much acidity at all and rather flat overall. Does has a nice silky texture. Purchased in 2012 and stored in temp controlled cellar, so aging conditions were good. Drink now.
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1/12/2013 - GarretWNagle Does not like this wine: 84 Points
After an hour of decanting I just didn't get the amount of racy extracted fruit or complexity I have fell in love with from pockets of the Rhone Valley. The slight carbonation also threw me off, and the wine just lacked the body weight and nose I look for. meh.
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9/26/2011 - cartime wrote: 88 Points
Ripe, dark fruits with peppery, earthy undertones. Medium-full bodied with moderate acidity. Ripe tannins.
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8/13/2011 - Mel-o-Vino wrote: 87 Points
Easy to drink wine. Not really much complexity, but is very enjoyable. Violets and fruit on the nose. Blueberry notes on the palate and some red fruit on the finish. I doubt this wine will age well. Perfect to drink now.
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