Concentrated, extracted and somewhat overdone but it does have some sense of place. Maybe all covered up with a ton of make up though. Serviceable effort.
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I'm sure they produce a boatload of this, but it is a good expression of WA fruit in a Bdx/Syrah blend. Winemaker is Gilles Nicault of Long Shadows. Considerable perfumed nose from French Oak. Rich black currant and blueberry fruits. Big but ripe tannins. Somewhat noticeable alcohol. Excellent value.
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1/8/2015 - Johannes.knops@xjtlu.edu.cn wrote: 91 Points
still huge, needs more time.
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12/23/2013 - Johannes.knops@xjtlu.edu.cn wrote: 91 Points
big, cab, syrah, needs more time.
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12/14/2013 - chatters wrote:
Slightly jammy generic black fruit, licorice notes and a tiny touch of spice. A bit short and simple. Meh.
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9/8/2013 - DoubleMagnum wrote: 88 Points
Concentrated, extracted and somewhat overdone but it does have some sense of place. Maybe all covered up with a ton of make up though. Serviceable effort.
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6/16/2013 - MindMuse wrote: 89 Points
I'm sure they produce a boatload of this, but it is a good expression of WA fruit in a Bdx/Syrah blend. Winemaker is Gilles Nicault of Long Shadows. Considerable perfumed nose from French Oak. Rich black currant and blueberry fruits. Big but ripe tannins. Somewhat noticeable alcohol. Excellent value.
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