When I discovered CellarTracker I went through my entire wine collection and discovered a few bottles tucked away that would have been drunk by now if I had noticed them. This is one of those. It's still nice with a strong cheese accompaniment, but I wish I had opened it 2 or 3 years ago when it might have been a lot better. The wine is garnet coloured, and there's nothing in the smell to suggest anything other than a good cab/merlot. I can detect hints of asparagus and stronger hints of black olive on the tongue, and the mouthfeel is warm, even hot. But there's marked acidity, a little too much for comfort without the sharp cheese to mute it a bit. What might have been, eh?
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Tobacco leaves, black tea and olive brine on the nose, very subdued despite the 3 years in burgundian oak. Carries some lingering heat but lacks boldness and fruit. Despite this is still smooth and mellow with a more herbaceous edge as the merlot definitely dominates. A little lacklustre. Definitely drink now.
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Annual Day Trip to Martinborough: Transparent. Oak, roasted kernels, currants and earth on nose and palate. Very big, full-bodied wine (in spite of its light look), high acidity, rich mouthfeel.
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8/7/2018 - Aquatarkus wrote: 85 Points
When I discovered CellarTracker I went through my entire wine collection and discovered a few bottles tucked away that would have been drunk by now if I had noticed them. This is one of those. It's still nice with a strong cheese accompaniment, but I wish I had opened it 2 or 3 years ago when it might have been a lot better. The wine is garnet coloured, and there's nothing in the smell to suggest anything other than a good cab/merlot. I can detect hints of asparagus and stronger hints of black olive on the tongue, and the mouthfeel is warm, even hot. But there's marked acidity, a little too much for comfort without the sharp cheese to mute it a bit.
What might have been, eh?
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9/11/2014 - Amjn wrote: 87 Points
Tobacco leaves, black tea and olive brine on the nose, very subdued despite the 3 years in burgundian oak. Carries some lingering heat but lacks boldness and fruit. Despite this is still smooth and mellow with a more herbaceous edge as the merlot definitely dominates. A little lacklustre. Definitely drink now.
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1/1/2011 - Barbara B wrote: 88 Points
Annual Day Trip to Martinborough: Transparent. Oak, roasted kernels, currants and earth on nose and palate. Very big, full-bodied wine (in spite of its light look), high acidity, rich mouthfeel.
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2/7/2010 - VinoHobo wrote: 90 Points
A deep blackberry and mocha nose, with a drying palate of blackcurrant, cherry and some aniseed. Nice tannins and good length. Good aging potential.
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1/2/2010 - Barbara B wrote:
Annual Day Trip to Martinborough: Green and stalky, no fruit, MLF notes.
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