Nose shows a bit of funk and some dark cola notes. Lots of dark fruit, and earthy black cherry flavors on the palate. Healthy dose of acidity is in check, but there is a slight tinge of heat on the back side. This softens a bit with air. Nice wine here. Not a blockbuster, but a good showing of Rosella's. Still drinking well and not in danger of falling apart yet IMO.
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Very dark with a reddish edge. On day 1, nose is pretty muted with subtle fruit notes. Medium bodied with a nice grip, fruity entry and lively (a little excessive) acidity. Medium finish. After 4 days (forgot it in the fridge) in vaccum it is very different… and surprisingly nicer… nose is animal musky with mushroom scents. Fruit is a little hidden, but the wine is much smoother. Medium-Long finish, but a little too hot. Try again in a year or two.
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Bit of a welcome surprise here.Deep, dark wine, on the opaque side. Nose shows just a touch of Rosella's funk and some cola. Dark fruit, woodsy, and black cherry flavors on the palate. Fruit seems a bit on the ripe side, but there's a decent acidity here that keeps thing in check. Nice drinking wine for near-term consumption.
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2/25/2019 - HandmadeHomemade wrote:
Dark and brooding. Loads of kola, spice, plum, and old wood. Still chugging along, bright acidity, with a meaty finish. Full bodied.
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4/4/2011 - ron m wrote:
Below average and not for me. Big boned, cherry cola, hot and not balanced. Not totally horrible, but not good.
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2/15/2008 - decaturwinedude wrote: 89 Points
Nose shows a bit of funk and some dark cola notes. Lots of dark fruit, and earthy black cherry flavors on the palate. Healthy dose of acidity is in check, but there is a slight tinge of heat on the back side. This softens a bit with air. Nice wine here. Not a blockbuster, but a good showing of Rosella's. Still drinking well and not in danger of falling apart yet IMO.
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1/1/2008 - ron m wrote:
Very dark with a reddish edge. On day 1, nose is pretty muted with subtle fruit notes. Medium bodied with a nice grip, fruity entry and lively (a little excessive) acidity. Medium finish. After 4 days (forgot it in the fridge) in vaccum it is very different… and surprisingly nicer… nose is animal musky with mushroom scents. Fruit is a little hidden, but the wine is much smoother. Medium-Long finish, but a little too hot. Try again in a year or two.
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10/7/2007 - decaturwinedude wrote: 89 Points
Bit of a welcome surprise here.Deep, dark wine, on the opaque side. Nose shows just a touch of Rosella's funk and some cola. Dark fruit, woodsy, and black cherry flavors on the palate. Fruit seems a bit on the ripe side, but there's a decent acidity here that keeps thing in check. Nice drinking wine for near-term consumption.
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