Drank after 2 hours of air. Medium garnet color. Some cola notes on the nose. Sour raspberries. Fades on the palate. Drink up. Still pleasant and some nice restrained fruit.
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Where as the Lia's is entirely gentle and elegant, this is a bit more muscular. A bit of red pie fruit, showing some richness on the nose with a tart edge, like pomegranate. The palate is also a bit stronger, showing straight-forward red fruit. As the flavors relax into the finish there is a bit of red tea going on. The structure rises up and takes over the finish for me, showing a bit of sharp acidity. Stylistically I prefer the Lia's, although I could see some preferring this more forward style. I would give this a bit of age over the Lia's which I would drink right away. (for my palate and preferences) 88+
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5/23/2020 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drank after 2 hours of air. Medium garnet color. Some cola notes on the nose. Sour raspberries. Fades on the palate. Drink up. Still pleasant and some nice restrained fruit.
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12/1/2018 - Bmathews Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very good wine that appears to be peaking now. If you have it, I would drink it in the next year or two
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3/12/2012 - gripNsip wrote: 88 Points
Where as the Lia's is entirely gentle and elegant, this is a bit more muscular. A bit of red pie fruit, showing some richness on the nose with a tart edge, like pomegranate. The palate is also a bit stronger, showing straight-forward red fruit. As the flavors relax into the finish there is a bit of red tea going on. The structure rises up and takes over the finish for me, showing a bit of sharp acidity. Stylistically I prefer the Lia's, although I could see some preferring this more forward style. I would give this a bit of age over the Lia's which I would drink right away. (for my palate and preferences) 88+
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