Final bottle from the state monopoly store purchased on sale at $12. Great out of the bottle, but as others report, no life left. But if you drink it quick, you'll be rewarded.
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Inky black. Initial nose suggested TCA taint... it blew off after 20 minutes in the glass... but each glass from the decanter needed this breathing. Once gone - flavor was good - earthy, bluebeyy, blackberry, briar. A little residual tannins. Just was not well integratred. Remember a previous bottle I liked better.
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12/18/2014 - dontime wrote:
Final bottle from the state monopoly store purchased on sale at $12. Great out of the bottle, but as others report, no life left. But if you drink it quick, you'll be rewarded.
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6/23/2014 - Xfactor wrote: 91 Points
Drink now. Did not hang on very long after opening, but in stride this is as good a blend as there is for Sonoma. Raisiny after 3 hours.
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10/4/2013 - Xfactor wrote: 92 Points
SO deep, rich, and interesting, wish I had more left, alas one more to go.
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6/7/2013 - dontime wrote:
Wonderful again. Such a deal at $12 state monopoly store sale pricing.
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5/30/2013 - Ecoenophile wrote: 87 Points
Inky black. Initial nose suggested TCA taint... it blew off after 20 minutes in the glass... but each glass from the decanter needed this breathing. Once gone - flavor was good - earthy, bluebeyy, blackberry, briar. A little residual tannins. Just was not well integratred. Remember a previous bottle I liked better.
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