deep ruby, palate matches the deep color with dark cherry fruit large, plus nice acidity... this is med to full bodied (surprising for '11, but then again this is MSD)... beautiful and doesn't need food, rich and luxurious but also has lift from the acidity, a little meaty too but the fruit dominates
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good but not great, this was edgy rather than shut down / flabby / off-putting, i would wait at least 3-5 years for the next, could be very good with time... will find out as i have five more bottles in various formats
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High toned aromas of rose, floral, cedar, well-integrated oak, sweet ripe red fruit, coulis de framboise, etc. Great intensity, very long finish. Tannins firm, but ripe, medium plus acidity gives freshness and structure to the wine. Very fine. Great potential.
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9/4/2019 - WoodieBayArea wrote: 92 Points
deep ruby, palate matches the deep color with dark cherry fruit large, plus nice acidity... this is med to full bodied (surprising for '11, but then again this is MSD)... beautiful and doesn't need food, rich and luxurious but also has lift from the acidity, a little meaty too but the fruit dominates
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10/8/2015 - WoodieBayArea wrote:
good but not great, this was edgy rather than shut down / flabby / off-putting, i would wait at least 3-5 years for the next, could be very good with time... will find out as i have five more bottles in various formats
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10/8/2015 - WoodieBayArea wrote: 90 Points
good but not great, needs time... this was edgy rather than shut down or flabby or off-putting, i wouldn't open another for a few years at least
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4/24/2015 - Terek4 Likes this wine: 95 Points
gorgeous. bright flowers, fruit. excellent terroir. moderate tannins. drinking beautifully. glad i found this one!
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6/26/2014 - Libiamo! wrote: 91 Points
High toned aromas of rose, floral, cedar, well-integrated oak, sweet ripe red fruit, coulis de framboise, etc. Great intensity, very long finish. Tannins firm, but ripe, medium plus acidity gives freshness and structure to the wine. Very fine. Great potential.
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