Big aromatics and some rich black fruit layered with leathery grip and some tenacious acidity. Really lovely. One more bottle to go. Probably lamb next time.
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Found one more bottle of this - loved it last time (92 pts). This time a little disappointing. Particularly, the nose had notes of smoked oysters which i didn't find appealing. Much better on the palette and certainly well worth drinking.
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Wow! This surprised everyone at our dinner party. Some even thought it was an old-world wine, and some liked it better than a much more expensive Aussie Shiraz. Tannins have softened nicely since I last tasted this a year ago. Great fruit but not overpowering, well balanced, excellent structure, big mouth feel, long, pleasant finish. I wonder if there's a dash of viognier in it? It went beautifully with grilled lamb. Just entering it's drinking window.
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12/14/2016 - Canoehead Likes this wine: 92 Points
Big aromatics and some rich black fruit layered with leathery grip and some tenacious acidity. Really lovely. One more bottle to go. Probably lamb next time.
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9/2/2016 - Vandiner Likes this wine: 88 Points
Found one more bottle of this - loved it last time (92 pts). This time a little disappointing. Particularly, the nose had notes of smoked oysters which i didn't find appealing. Much better on the palette and certainly well worth drinking.
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5/29/2016 - Paolo D Likes this wine:
Tasted May 2016. Still very youthful. Soft tannins. Dark purple. Nice fruit up front with complex finish. No sign of fading with age
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7/19/2015 - theDesch Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wow! This surprised everyone at our dinner party. Some even thought it was an old-world wine, and some liked it better than a much more expensive Aussie Shiraz. Tannins have softened nicely since I last tasted this a year ago. Great fruit but not overpowering, well balanced, excellent structure, big mouth feel, long, pleasant finish. I wonder if there's a dash of viognier in it? It went beautifully with grilled lamb. Just entering it's drinking window.
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6/7/2015 - Canoehead Likes this wine: 90 Points
Big black fruit, still a little brambly. The smoked meat nose is fading. Probably time to drink up.
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