First bottle from a case to check on development. One-hour decant through a screened and aerating funnel. Muted notes during decant of tobacco and plums. After resting, wine was clear, no sediment to speak of. Garnet bowl to rim, no signs of age. Nose opened somewhat, fruit was more pronounced. Some cherry and spices. Pretty soft in the mouth. Great party wine.
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Medium bodied, forward, open wine with soft, round textures, fresh, dark red fruits, smoke, thyme and espresso notes. Easy to drink and easy to like, this will be best in its first 10-12 years of life.
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8/21/2022 - OenophilistMN Likes this wine: 87 Points
First bottle from a case to check on development. One-hour decant through a screened and aerating funnel. Muted notes during decant of tobacco and plums. After resting, wine was clear, no sediment to speak of. Garnet bowl to rim, no signs of age. Nose opened somewhat, fruit was more pronounced. Some cherry and spices. Pretty soft in the mouth. Great party wine.
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12/17/2021 - GoliathOnline Likes this wine: 91 Points
Stellar. Could stand some more years in the cellar but perfectly drinkable as it stands. Dark tobacco notes, a spicy finish, lovely with a chicken.
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1/13/2020 - Smahlatz Likes this wine: 87 Points
Not bad, some interest peeking through, but a couple more years will do this good.
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5/9/2017 - M.Y. Chong wrote:
Concentrated nose with dark fruits. However this wine is a bit too green for my liking at the finish.
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10/22/2016 - Jeff Leve wrote: 88 Points
Medium bodied, forward, open wine with soft, round textures, fresh, dark red fruits, smoke, thyme and espresso notes. Easy to drink and easy to like, this will be best in its first 10-12 years of life.
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