This bottle was still very young, almost too young. Lots of stuffing, and stood up to lots of time in the decanter and lots of prime beef. I'd recommend waiting 5 more years on this, as it never really blossomed even with all that air. It seemed to be always on the verge of opening up, but we drank it all up before it got the chance. Reserving full judgement for now.
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Concentrated, fig and prune. Toasted nutmeg, red fruit, leather, cedar, spicebox. Not too earthy. But still big and bold with plenty of time left to age. Bold astringent tannins that have softened somewhat. 94-95
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Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of smoke, leather, plums, berries and plums. Flavors of cherries, raspberries and cranberries. Medium to tart acidity, firm tannin, full bodied. Drink with air or hold.
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Inky dark garnet color. Nose of black fruits black berry and cherry. Nice mouthfeel and texture. Some crushed rock and ash. Tannins were integrated and higher alcohol didn't have a negative impact. Good winemaking.
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5/4/2022 - robmatic wrote: 92 Points
This bottle was still very young, almost too young. Lots of stuffing, and stood up to lots of time in the decanter and lots of prime beef. I'd recommend waiting 5 more years on this, as it never really blossomed even with all that air. It seemed to be always on the verge of opening up, but we drank it all up before it got the chance. Reserving full judgement for now.
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6/24/2018 - ckinv368 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Concentrated, fig and prune. Toasted nutmeg, red fruit, leather, cedar, spicebox. Not too earthy. But still big and bold with plenty of time left to age. Bold astringent tannins that have softened somewhat. 94-95
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4/4/2016 - wineismylife wrote: 90 Points
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Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of smoke, leather, plums, berries and plums. Flavors of cherries, raspberries and cranberries. Medium to tart acidity, firm tannin, full bodied. Drink with air or hold.
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12/22/2013 - eschaefer Likes this wine: 90 Points
Inky dark garnet color. Nose of black fruits black berry and cherry. Nice mouthfeel and texture. Some crushed rock and ash. Tannins were integrated and higher alcohol didn't have a negative impact. Good winemaking.
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2/23/2012 - wino_tim wrote:
A bit silkier but also more subtle than the '05 with similar olive and roasted herb accents to the black fruit and oak flavors.
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