Lots of VA. Really bright and fruity upon opening. Delicious except for the weird VA. Calmed down a little over the next couple days. Left about 8 oz in the fridge for a little over two weeks, poured and let it come up to cellar temp. Wow, what a difference! Next bottles I will open, pour a little off and re-cork for 2-3 weeks. Great CdR at that point.
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VA prickles the nose and tongue. Extracted but not overripe blackberry fruit followed by bitter-edged garrigue and tapenade notes. Very primary. I found this a somewhat disjointed mix of rustic and modern. I'm not surprised many found it better on day 2 (after the VA dissipates, presumably). Could possibly improve with more age.
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2/19/2019 - lesliecarolgriffith@gmail.com Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very good. Wish I could find the other one.
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2/7/2015 - Jetjock wrote: 89 Points
Very flavorful the first night and a great QPR. But, faded fruit and flat by second night. Drink now and do it on Day 1.
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8/7/2014 - showard wrote: 87 Points
Lots of VA. Really bright and fruity upon opening. Delicious except for the weird VA. Calmed down a little over the next couple days. Left about 8 oz in the fridge for a little over two weeks, poured and let it come up to cellar temp. Wow, what a difference! Next bottles I will open, pour a little off and re-cork for 2-3 weeks. Great CdR at that point.
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8/23/2012 - graphite wrote: 86 Points
VA prickles the nose and tongue. Extracted but not overripe blackberry fruit followed by bitter-edged garrigue and tapenade notes. Very primary. I found this a somewhat disjointed mix of rustic and modern. I'm not surprised many found it better on day 2 (after the VA dissipates, presumably). Could possibly improve with more age.
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7/16/2012 - seppej wrote: 92 Points
Nose: Solid base of dark berries - Cofee in the middle - semi complex spicy top
Taste: Great acidity - Great balance - Nice structure & power...
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