Good stuff on the pop. Nice age on it, with some secondary notes coming through. Big fruit, tobacco, surprisingly sweet. Got a little stewed on the second day.
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Inky dark ruby, A bit too jammy for me now, needs some more acid and tannins to offset the heavy fruit. Smooth and easy drinking. Given a couple of days after opening, acid and tannins have come to the fore for a much improved balance. Has some bitter, otherwise very nice. Would be nice to have with grilled meat.
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Inky dark ruby, starts out a little jammy and oaky, but settles down with a little open time and air into a good, bold fruit and body wine. More bottle age will not harm this one.
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5/11/2014 - RPerro Likes this wine: 88 Points
Good wine, surprisingly needing a decant (2004!) to open up. Black cherry, tobacco, and a touch of mocha. Good stuff!
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3/28/2014 - RPerro Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good stuff on the pop. Nice age on it, with some secondary notes coming through. Big fruit, tobacco, surprisingly sweet. Got a little stewed on the second day.
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10/3/2013 - dsgris wrote: 90 Points
Inky dark ruby, A bit too jammy for me now, needs some more acid and tannins to offset the heavy fruit. Smooth and easy drinking. Given a couple of days after opening, acid and tannins have come to the fore for a much improved balance. Has some bitter, otherwise very nice. Would be nice to have with grilled meat.
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7/26/2013 - ChrisinCowiche wrote: 90 Points
Still excellent wine, big cassis, spice box. Fully integrated tannins, and smoothness abound. Last bottle, will miss this one.
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5/8/2013 - dsgris Likes this wine: 91 Points
Inky dark ruby, starts out a little jammy and oaky, but settles down with a little open time and air into a good, bold fruit and body wine. More bottle age will not harm this one.
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