I'm ambivalent. It's a big wine that comes on strong with a lot of heat/high alcohol, but then the finish is rather short. Big tannins. At first I thought maybe I was drinking it too young but I'm not sure this is going to get any better. Trying to remember how this ended up in my cellar. Might have been a gift. Alas. I am sad.
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I am struck by the tartness that balances lovely fruit. So, some cranberry along with sweet cherries. Herbal and (subdued) spice notes. the wood is very much in balance (while contributing), and I find the flavor and aromas evolve while spending time here. The occasional funky (pine) forest floor, the juicy fruit burst. Some heft, intensity & fruit profile reminds me of port. All in all very nice. 90+
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7/8/2019 - txtiebreaker wrote: 86 Points
On the way down.
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6/26/2018 - Hodderbk Does not like this wine: 87 Points
I'm ambivalent. It's a big wine that comes on strong with a lot of heat/high alcohol, but then the finish is rather short. Big tannins. At first I thought maybe I was drinking it too young but I'm not sure this is going to get any better. Trying to remember how this ended up in my cellar. Might have been a gift. Alas. I am sad.
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3/30/2018 - Jzizzle Likes this wine: 90 Points
I am struck by the tartness that balances lovely fruit. So, some cranberry along with sweet cherries. Herbal and (subdued) spice notes. the wood is very much in balance (while contributing), and I find the flavor and aromas evolve while spending time here. The occasional funky (pine) forest floor, the juicy fruit burst. Some heft, intensity & fruit profile reminds me of port. All in all very nice. 90+
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12/17/2017 - sdahar wrote: 90 Points
drink now, Not sure how it will improve
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5/30/2016 - ejmwine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good but not exciting. Hot on the pallette
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