Nice clean cork. Clear rim and garnet. Quite reticent on the nose unlike the previous bottle I consumed which had a definite VA borderline fault aspect. Massive palate - powerful concentrated black cherry with taut acidity and firm fine grained tannins. Very attractive wine and on this showing far from over the hill.
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Nice clean cork. Slight cardboard on opening which soon blew off. Very definite garnet fading to brick. Nose has a VA element as well as a mushroom/ umami aspect. Palate is very much secondary with notes of woody dark fruit. Nice wine but this is the end of the line. Drink up.
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First time with this producer; seems to be hitting full stride, but still in development. Wonderful mix of red fruits: tart and ripe plums, cherries, and berries; powdered cocoa, taunt leather, dried herbs; and dusty earth. Solid balance of fruit, acid, and tannin, all of which support a long finish. Should easily cellar for another 5-7 years.
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Drinking really well now, but would hang on a few more years. Dusty blackerries and black cherries. Spice and clove, moderate tannin, acidity and finish. Delicious with a homemade bolognase sauce.
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11/4/2022 - J'agnes Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nothing much to add to my note from Oct ‘21 - it’s definitely bricking up but still holding up. Last bottle from a case of 6.
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10/31/2021 - J'agnes Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice clean cork. Clear rim and garnet. Quite reticent on the nose unlike the previous bottle I consumed which had a definite VA borderline fault aspect. Massive palate - powerful concentrated black cherry with taut acidity and firm fine grained tannins. Very attractive wine and on this showing far from over the hill.
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8/13/2021 - J'agnes Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice clean cork. Slight cardboard on opening which soon blew off. Very definite garnet fading to brick. Nose has a VA element as well as a mushroom/ umami aspect. Palate is very much secondary with notes of woody dark fruit. Nice wine but this is the end of the line. Drink up.
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11/22/2019 - wmccone54 wrote: 92 Points
First time with this producer; seems to be hitting full stride, but still in development. Wonderful mix of red fruits: tart and ripe plums, cherries, and berries; powdered cocoa, taunt leather, dried herbs; and dusty earth. Solid balance of fruit, acid, and tannin, all of which support a long finish. Should easily cellar for another 5-7 years.
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12/27/2018 - ack162 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking really well now, but would hang on a few more years. Dusty blackerries and black cherries. Spice and clove, moderate tannin, acidity and finish. Delicious with a homemade bolognase sauce.
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