deep ruby On the nose aromas of medium plus intensity- blackberries, black currants, compost, toast, green bell pepper. On the palate the wine is dry with medium plus acidity, medium fine tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced flavor intensity of sweet ripe fruit- blackberries, black cherries, toast, chocolate, coffee. Finish is medium plus. The wine demonstrates intensity on the nose and palate, complexity and length. However, the alcohol is noticably high and off balance while the tannins are medium - and acidity medium plus. Enjoyable but a fruit forward new world cab. The wine is very good but lacks elegance and balance.
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Lush and vibrant in the glass. Nose was soaked with black and red fruit, and a hint of tar, iron and blood. Plate was heavy feeling, with soaked cherries, currants, meat, earth and a hint of evergreen. Needs more time to evolve but has potential.
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Sipped this along with superb tasting menu at 11 Madison in NYC. From memory, this had plenty of fruit but was balanced and polished. Almost like a pinot.
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9/15/2019 - dbay Likes this wine: 89 Points
deep ruby On the nose aromas of medium plus intensity- blackberries, black currants, compost, toast, green bell pepper. On the palate the wine is dry with medium plus acidity, medium fine tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced flavor intensity of sweet ripe fruit- blackberries, black cherries, toast, chocolate, coffee. Finish is medium plus. The wine demonstrates intensity on the nose and palate, complexity and length. However, the alcohol is noticably high and off balance while the tannins are medium - and acidity medium plus. Enjoyable but a fruit forward new world cab. The wine is very good but lacks elegance and balance.
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2/7/2016 - ChadRS wrote: 94 Points
Dark fruit, chocolate, touch of sweetness wrapped in a long smooth finish. Drinking perfect. 1 hour decant.
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12/21/2014 - Wineson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lush and vibrant; fruity on the palate. Very good.
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5/26/2014 - T.E.D. wrote: 90 Points
Lush and vibrant in the glass. Nose was soaked with black and red fruit, and a hint of tar, iron and blood. Plate was heavy feeling, with soaked cherries, currants, meat, earth and a hint of evergreen. Needs more time to evolve but has potential.
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11/7/2013 - jorge48 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Sipped this along with superb tasting menu at 11 Madison in NYC. From memory, this had plenty of fruit but was balanced and polished. Almost like a pinot.
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