Blackberry, red currant, spice, smoke, vanilla, and an intriguing Mexican brioche component. Soft silky finish. Paired well with NY steaks w/Montreal seasoning.
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Effusive nose upon opening, even at cellar temp. Notes of black and red fruit, smoke, pepper, spice, vanilla, bacon, and a hint of mint that only emerged after a couple of hours of air. The texture is silky smooth, soft tannins, just slightly hollow on the mid-palate for me.
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Drinking well now. Basically popped and poured, which I worried would do disservice to the bottle. But, this wine is ready to go. Dark in glass, relatively mild nose, totally harmonious glass - tannins are mellow, fruits (both light and dark) are present but not overpowering, spices and a bit of ash/smoke provide interest. Really plush.
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1/15/2023 - scotty_b wrote: 93 Points
Notes of black and red fruit, smoke, pepper, spice, vanilla, bacon. Hints of mint and mushroom. In prime form. Time to drink up.
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4/6/2020 - scotty_b wrote: 91 Points
Similar notes to 3/19, but the fruit seems to be resceding.
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3/9/2019 - scotty_b wrote: 92 Points
Blackberry, red currant, spice, smoke, vanilla, and an intriguing Mexican brioche component. Soft silky finish. Paired well with NY steaks w/Montreal seasoning.
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7/31/2018 - scotty_b wrote: 91 Points
Effusive nose upon opening, even at cellar temp. Notes of black and red fruit, smoke, pepper, spice, vanilla, bacon, and a hint of mint that only emerged after a couple of hours of air. The texture is silky smooth, soft tannins, just slightly hollow on the mid-palate for me.
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4/18/2016 - HungryMother Likes this wine: 94 Points
Drinking well now. Basically popped and poured, which I worried would do disservice to the bottle. But, this wine is ready to go. Dark in glass, relatively mild nose, totally harmonious glass - tannins are mellow, fruits (both light and dark) are present but not overpowering, spices and a bit of ash/smoke provide interest. Really plush.
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