Opaque garnet. Nose shows cassis, toasted coconut, and cherry. Gets a bit more complex in the mouth, where some cedar and pesto herbs join the party. Medium-bodied, moderately acidic and tannic, for really nice balance. Finish is long.
Drink on the short term; 2012-2018.
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My wife really enjoyed this wine, I found it very drinkable but not overly impressive. It was a little light and one dimensional. I prefer a more complex cab. However my wife enjoyed how easy drinking it was and a good summer, hot night wine. I'll pick up a few more but feel there's better to be had at this price.
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A little unbalanced when first opened. After decanting for about 4 hours the wine really opened nicely but still slightly acid. Not too big a wine, oaky on the palate without too much fruit and a medium finish.
Going to buy another bottle or two to see the effect of 24 hr decanting.
Would buy again at this price point. The price pushes this wine into the high 80's.
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10/4/2016 - mda7 Likes this wine: 90 Points
wow this has turned around nicely. had written this off but has really developed into an interesting bottle.
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10/28/2012 - Don and Pam wrote: 90 Points
a pleasant surprise
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6/20/2012 - THaas wrote: 88 Points
Opaque garnet. Nose shows cassis, toasted coconut, and cherry. Gets a bit more complex in the mouth, where some cedar and pesto herbs join the party. Medium-bodied, moderately acidic and tannic, for really nice balance. Finish is long.
Drink on the short term; 2012-2018.
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5/20/2012 - sipnwine Likes this wine: 88 Points
My wife really enjoyed this wine, I found it very drinkable but not overly impressive. It was a little light and one dimensional. I prefer a more complex cab. However my wife enjoyed how easy drinking it was and a good summer, hot night wine. I'll pick up a few more but feel there's better to be had at this price.
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5/14/2012 - SCWineDrinker wrote: 88 Points
A little unbalanced when first opened. After decanting for about 4 hours the wine really opened nicely but still slightly acid. Not too big a wine, oaky on the palate without too much fruit and a medium finish.
Going to buy another bottle or two to see the effect of 24 hr decanting.
Would buy again at this price point. The price pushes this wine into the high 80's.
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