1 hour decant, let it warm up a bit to 64 F. Medium garnet color with a slight bit of bricking. Blackberry fruit, a hint of acetone, a passing bit of earthy funk, a touch of barnyard that quickly passed on the nose. Elegant, well-integrated wine across the board at this point, still has a bit of acidity. Slightly sweet blackberry and cassis fruit on the palate, may be fading just a bit, but still assertive and pleasant. Notes of dried leather, cedar and a touch of dark chocolate. Lingering drying finish. Drink now.
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Still ready to drink. No flaws. No sediment. Moderate rim variation. Old world, earthy nose of dark berries, dark flowers, leather, some spice, and bell pepper. No tannin. Low acid. Low alcohol. Medium finish. Our last bottle, sadly. Hard to judge peak for me. Think just at or beyond. Ready to go, enjoy.
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12/2/2023 - Delund Likes this wine: 92 Points
1 hour decant, let it warm up a bit to 64 F. Medium garnet color with a slight bit of bricking. Blackberry fruit, a hint of acetone, a passing bit of earthy funk, a touch of barnyard that quickly passed on the nose. Elegant, well-integrated wine across the board at this point, still has a bit of acidity. Slightly sweet blackberry and cassis fruit on the palate, may be fading just a bit, but still assertive and pleasant. Notes of dried leather, cedar and a touch of dark chocolate. Lingering drying finish. Drink now.
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12/30/2021 - JCaress wrote: 95 Points
Cork failed, but the wine was superb. Smooth and silky, dark plum and pomegranate. Fully integrated. Glad I had one last bottle.
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2/5/2019 - zinnut wrote: 94 Points
This is an excellent Bordeaux blend that is in a great spot right now. Tannins are integrated into a seamless wine with bright fruit.
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6/15/2014 - Mark H. LeQuire wrote: 93 Points
Still ready to drink. No flaws. No sediment. Moderate rim variation. Old world, earthy nose of dark berries, dark flowers, leather, some spice, and bell pepper. No tannin. Low acid. Low alcohol. Medium finish. Our last bottle, sadly. Hard to judge peak for me. Think just at or beyond. Ready to go, enjoy.
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9/2/2011 - Kirky wrote: 90 Points
Good but not great. I think two years ago this would have been really good!
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