Beautiful, inky, black petite that has mellowed with age and rewarded the patient. A one hour decant was all that was needed for this wine to blossom into something elegant.
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Decanted one hour. An absolute lack beauty - dark as a moonlit night. Sweet notes of ripe blackberry jam aromas and grilled meat waft from glass. Surprisingly plush on the palate with deep, sweet blackberry fruit, some graphite and tar and well integrated tannins. An absolute delight to drink, this seems at peak and may not have the structure to stay at this level for many more years. Recommend drink soon!
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(Robert Biale Petite Sirah Royal Punishers) Opaque black red violet color; appealing, tart plum, tart black fruit, tart berry nose with lift; very tasty, tart black fruit, wild berry iodine palate; needs 4-5 years; long finish 93+ points
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10/28/2022 - Neat Water Back Likes this wine:
My last 2009 and how sad I am to see you go!
Beautiful, inky, black petite that has mellowed with age and rewarded the patient. A one hour decant was all that was needed for this wine to blossom into something elegant.
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3/4/2021 - BHRH Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted one hour. An absolute lack beauty - dark as a moonlit night. Sweet notes of ripe blackberry jam aromas and grilled meat waft from glass. Surprisingly plush on the palate with deep, sweet blackberry fruit, some graphite and tar and well integrated tannins. An absolute delight to drink, this seems at peak and may not have the structure to stay at this level for many more years. Recommend drink soon!
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9/29/2017 - kdwoodrow@gmail.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
Age becomes this wine. Deep, rich cherry fruit. Age has removed all of the sharp edges from this delicious wine. Chewy yumminess.
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11/6/2016 - Oldmanzin Likes this wine: 93 Points
Rich black and blue fruit notes are accompanied by crushed stone minerality. Velvety texture. It is in the sweet spot right now.
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5/31/2016 - europat55 wrote: 91 Points
Pretty smooth! Great balance.
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