Remarkably, this wine still is pretty tight and requires an hour or more to open. Rich fruit, lots of layers of structural elements such as soil, mushroom and leather.
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First of two for me and first time with this producer in general—I was a little concerned based on the latest reviews, but this is drinking fantastically for my palate. Nicely aged and drinking so nice with our crock pot ropa vieja tonight.
Fairly dense coloring still with garnet edges. Aromas of darker fruits, violets, black tea, earth, mushroom, dill and other fresh herbs, cedar, and orange peel. Medium body and finish, medium(+) acidity, and flavors of red and dark red fruits, cinnamon, lemon, orange peel, iron, and a leathery, dry leaf component on the back end. Solid.
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1/5/2021 - whudock Likes this wine: 90 Points
Remarkably, this wine still is pretty tight and requires an hour or more to open. Rich fruit, lots of layers of structural elements such as soil, mushroom and leather.
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12/22/2018 - farfadet Likes this wine: 88 Points
Past its peak. Still enjoyable, but not rounded.
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12/8/2018 - Macdogs Likes this wine: 94 Points
Unbelievably great tasting wine. First of seven opened in December 2018. 13 years old and perfect.
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5/20/2018 - studleytrey Likes this wine: 91 Points
First of two for me and first time with this producer in general—I was a little concerned based on the latest reviews, but this is drinking fantastically for my palate. Nicely aged and drinking so nice with our crock pot ropa vieja tonight.
Fairly dense coloring still with garnet edges. Aromas of darker fruits, violets, black tea, earth, mushroom, dill and other fresh herbs, cedar, and orange peel. Medium body and finish, medium(+) acidity, and flavors of red and dark red fruits, cinnamon, lemon, orange peel, iron, and a leathery, dry leaf component on the back end. Solid.
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11/26/2017 - Kentw wrote: 88 Points
Maybe starting to fade. Still solid full body with dark fruits but somewhat more muted.
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