Served for RoshH'14 dinner...double-decanted 3 hrs early, served blind. Dark and deep color, some cherry and vanilla on nose. Tight and still way young, this puppy needs more cellar time to really strut its stuff. Solidly made wine, good structure and acidity. Will develop into a special bottle with patience...super example of potential of CA Temp.
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Gave it a long decant and drank over three nights. Big tannins, strong cherry flavor, with a smooth vanilla finish. A bit one-dimensional, but a pleasant accompaniment to a big rare steak, French onion soup and Tuscan porchetta meals over three nights.
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2/22/2017 - alex.lewis wrote: 88 Points
It was fine but really one-dimensional. Comparing to Twisted Oak, for example, it seemed dull. The wine was fine, but I just expected more.
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1/14/2015 - eldiabloazul Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really nice wine...standout
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9/28/2014 - zoeldar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Served for RoshH'14 dinner...double-decanted 3 hrs early, served blind. Dark and deep color, some cherry and vanilla on nose. Tight and still way young, this puppy needs more cellar time to really strut its stuff. Solidly made wine, good structure and acidity. Will develop into a special bottle with patience...super example of potential of CA Temp.
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6/2/2014 - urban_dk wrote: 89 Points
Gave it a long decant and drank over three nights. Big tannins, strong cherry flavor, with a smooth vanilla finish. A bit one-dimensional, but a pleasant accompaniment to a big rare steak, French onion soup and Tuscan porchetta meals over three nights.
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5/13/2014 - rhsphd7@gmail.com wrote: 89 Points
Lots of tannin. Would have done better with more time. Improved as it opened. At leasr 45 minutes.
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