Definitely on the decline but this wine never had vibrant fruit or nose, only a core that seemed to fade rather quickly. Now the fruit develops later and the core is stronger allowing some light tannins to sneak back in as it breathes in the glass. Don’t expect a big blockbuster wine but it has mellowed with age. Do not decant.
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Fully mature, with velvety tannins, pleasant mix of primary and secondary fruit characteristics and a healthy dose of oak. Medium plus finish. Solid, but not overwhelming.
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11/4/2018 - modesassion Likes this wine: 88 Points
Definitely on the decline but this wine never had vibrant fruit or nose, only a core that seemed to fade rather quickly. Now the fruit develops later and the core is stronger allowing some light tannins to sneak back in as it breathes in the glass. Don’t expect a big blockbuster wine but it has mellowed with age. Do not decant.
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7/3/2017 - JDRFoster wrote: 89 Points
Fully mature, with velvety tannins, pleasant mix of primary and secondary fruit characteristics and a healthy dose of oak. Medium plus finish. Solid, but not overwhelming.
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2/29/2016 - Dan & Krista Stockman Likes this wine:
A couple years past its prime. Obvious that it was once glorious.
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2/3/2016 - Malc Does not like this wine: 80 Points
passed it's age.
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12/1/2014 - TCKM wrote: 88 Points
Beginning the eventual downward descent. Drink up.
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