Showing a lot of oak and vanilla, in fact at this point that is the dominant impression of the wine. Tannins are integrated, the acid is still there, but there is a ton of vanilla to get past at the outset. Smooth and inoffensive, I could see people enjoying this, just not to my taste. I do not see a lot of upside in holding this wine. Drink now or soon.
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12/19/2017 - PDX-S wrote:
Showing a lot of oak and vanilla, in fact at this point that is the dominant impression of the wine. Tannins are integrated, the acid is still there, but there is a ton of vanilla to get past at the outset. Smooth and inoffensive, I could see people enjoying this, just not to my taste. I do not see a lot of upside in holding this wine. Drink now or soon.
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2/25/2014 - mreinitz wrote: 89 Points
Enjoyable, with rich dark fruit. It seems like there's a bit more oak than in previous vintages, and IMHO not quite as good.
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