Dark earth tones initially fresh out of the bottle. After a little time and some air (45 mins), the dark berries and overripe strawberries come out. Vague hints of green pepper at the back of the nose. Thick mouth with a medium heat. A touch jammy at first, currant and licorice with light pepper finish. Moderate tannins. Paired with some turkey loaf and spinach. Acid balances nice with the pairing.
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Even after a few hours, nose flat and surprisingly unexpressive - stewed fruit, oak, alcohol. Round on the palate, but insipid. Either not much left in this one, or a great disappointment.
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7/21/2014 - Ecb1456 wrote: 87 Points
This bottle never seemed to wake up. A very one trick pony. Not terrible but way too tight and little personality.
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6/5/2014 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Well, its good. Smokey and dark but with California fruit. Works it out. Not over the hill. Pretty primary still. Sure.
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4/7/2014 - Ecb1456 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Dark earth tones initially fresh out of the bottle. After a little time and some air (45 mins), the dark berries and overripe strawberries come out. Vague hints of green pepper at the back of the nose. Thick mouth with a medium heat. A touch jammy at first, currant and licorice with light pepper finish. Moderate tannins. Paired with some turkey loaf and spinach. Acid balances nice with the pairing.
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5/28/2013 - vino_per_tutti Does not like this wine: 84 Points
Even after a few hours, nose flat and surprisingly unexpressive - stewed fruit, oak, alcohol. Round on the palate, but insipid. Either not much left in this one, or a great disappointment.
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12/19/2012 - Jnunnll Likes this wine: 91 Points
Spicy, cracked white pepper nose. Delicate berry and jam finish. Rated outstanding by 3 tasters, two in vino business. Ready and still holding well.
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