Over the hill except there never was a hill. The tannins softened up but that's about the only good thing I can say. Decanting helped but overall it was a disappointing experience.
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Aged nicely with tannins that are still kicking but with fruit that has nice notes of black cherries, tobacco and a fresh earthiness. I think it needs to be drunk now and would go well with a dish that requires freshness to cut through richness (think a rib eye).
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Drank over 2 nights (still nice on night 2). Notes from night 1 after 3 hours slow ox. Light red color, nearly brown. On nose, tree bark, prunes, black cherry and tobacco. On palate, ripping tannins, medium+ acidity, medium body and long finish. Palate consistent with nose. Paired very well with a grilled NY Strip. On it's own, tannins were overpowering. Should have read all the tasting notes and waited! With that said, I worry the fruit would be gone when the tannins have calmed down. Still enjoyed this. 91+/-
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Decanted for a couple hours and found that it was overly oxidized, so re-corked and put into the frig for drinking another day. Didn't want to serve to guests, but certainly drinkable.
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2/4/2024 - azb Does not like this wine: 89 Points
Over the hill except there never was a hill. The tannins softened up but that's about the only good thing I can say. Decanting helped but overall it was a disappointing experience.
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1/17/2024 - jschnabel Likes this wine: 90 Points
Aged nicely with tannins that are still kicking but with fruit that has nice notes of black cherries, tobacco and a fresh earthiness. I think it needs to be drunk now and would go well with a dish that requires freshness to cut through richness (think a rib eye).
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11/26/2023 - MattB72 Likes this wine: 92 Points
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5/8/2023 - CWilliam wrote:
Drank over 2 nights (still nice on night 2). Notes from night 1 after 3 hours slow ox. Light red color, nearly brown. On nose, tree bark, prunes, black cherry and tobacco. On palate, ripping tannins, medium+ acidity, medium body and long finish. Palate consistent with nose. Paired very well with a grilled NY Strip. On it's own, tannins were overpowering. Should have read all the tasting notes and waited! With that said, I worry the fruit would be gone when the tannins have calmed down. Still enjoyed this. 91+/-
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5/4/2023 - pinoteer wrote:
Decanted for a couple hours and found that it was overly oxidized, so re-corked and put into the frig for drinking another day. Didn't want to serve to guests, but certainly drinkable.
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