75% Syrah, 13% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot. A rare blend for Niagara. Unfortunately Impromtu is no longer made. 13.5% alc. Medium to full bodied. Purple core with some browning throughout. Smoke, dark berry and blueberry aromas, some forest floor. Still fresh new world fruit , nice structure, medium acidity (a touch of tanginess on entry). Not jammy but approaches that line although not a heavy/dense wine. Dusty smooth tannins. Flavours show dark fruits, maybe some slightly stewed cherry notes, pepper, cedar. Slight rustic feel, some meatiness. Decent length to the finish. This has moved along nicely.
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Medium to full bodied. Purple core, slight browning on the edges. Smokey/ash , dark berry aromas, some forest floor. Still fresh new world fruit , nice structure, medium acidity all keeps the fruit from being jammy. Dark fruits, pepper, cedar. Decent length to the finish. More mature version, more laid back then last bottle 5 years ago. This has moved along nicely. Still one more in cellar.
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This bottle was not as flamboyant. The fruit wasn't as vibrant, yet the acidity was quite rich and intense. Very good structure, and continues to be age-worthy.
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Sept. 9 League of Gentlemen Tasting chez moi: This wine has a very Northern Rhone-like flavour profile (Cote Rotie), and incredible depth and structure. This needs time. The wine always gets strong points in these tastings owing to its fruit and complexity. Hold three to five years.
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1/20/2019 - OttawaB Likes this wine: 92 Points
75% Syrah, 13% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot. A rare blend for Niagara. Unfortunately Impromtu is no longer made. 13.5% alc.
Medium to full bodied. Purple core with some browning throughout. Smoke, dark berry and blueberry aromas, some forest floor. Still fresh new world fruit , nice structure, medium acidity (a touch of tanginess on entry). Not jammy but approaches that line although not a heavy/dense wine. Dusty smooth tannins.
Flavours show dark fruits, maybe some slightly stewed cherry notes, pepper, cedar. Slight rustic feel, some meatiness. Decent length to the finish. This has moved along nicely.
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10/20/2018 - OttawaB Likes this wine: 92 Points
Medium to full bodied. Purple core, slight browning on the edges. Smokey/ash , dark berry aromas, some forest floor. Still fresh new world fruit , nice structure, medium acidity all keeps the fruit from being jammy. Dark fruits, pepper, cedar. Decent length to the finish. More mature version, more laid back then last bottle 5 years ago. This has moved along nicely. Still one more in cellar.
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12/3/2016 - la turque wrote: 91 Points
This bottle was not as flamboyant. The fruit wasn't as vibrant, yet the acidity was quite rich and intense. Very good structure, and continues to be age-worthy.
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9/9/2014 - la turque wrote: 94 Points
Sept. 9 League of Gentlemen Tasting chez moi: This wine has a very Northern Rhone-like flavour profile (Cote Rotie), and incredible depth and structure. This needs time. The wine always gets strong points in these tastings owing to its fruit and complexity. Hold three to five years.
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4/28/2014 - la turque wrote: 93 Points
Consistent notes. Drinking beautifully--needs a one hour decant.
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