13.9% abv. Ruby, clear. This went through a couple of distinct phases in an hour and a half. At first, it was classic (if dried out a bit) brambly Zin fruit, light tobacco, and some hazy/nondescript sweetness. After about thirty minutes, it became more Rioja-like - the acid moved foward in the mouth and it showed an attractive greenness and maturity. Finally, it turned savory - tomato, cumin and roasted green pepper (think Anaheim more than Bell). I had hopes for this and it performed nicely.
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Amazingly well preserved - deep garnet with only a hint of brown on the edges. Big, exciting spicy, bramble fruit on the nose and palate with some dusty raspberry and herbs. Medium - long finish with loads of mature fruit. An absolute surprise and delight - clearly well stored!
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11/10/2022 - zpearson Likes this wine: 90 Points
13.9% abv. Ruby, clear. This went through a couple of distinct phases in an hour and a half. At first, it was classic (if dried out a bit) brambly Zin fruit, light tobacco, and some hazy/nondescript sweetness. After about thirty minutes, it became more Rioja-like - the acid moved foward in the mouth and it showed an attractive greenness and maturity. Finally, it turned savory - tomato, cumin and roasted green pepper (think Anaheim more than Bell). I had hopes for this and it performed nicely.
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3/20/2022 - BHRH Likes this wine: 92 Points
Amazingly well preserved - deep garnet with only a hint of brown on the edges. Big, exciting spicy, bramble fruit on the nose and palate with some dusty raspberry and herbs. Medium - long finish with loads of mature fruit. An absolute surprise and delight - clearly well stored!
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1/6/2012 - mhauser wrote:
Dead. So sad. So very sad.
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12/5/1999 - dbg wrote:
silky, velvety, elegant rich fruit with spice, pepper, black cherry
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