Very defined, kirsch, baking spices and a hint of pepper. This is still young in spirit with a long life ahead. I actually prefer the fruitier simplicity of some contino’s lesser lights. I am impressed rather than in love. Ok, have upgraded this on day 2, more settled and expressive…more of what I expected really, very fruity and oaky, and classy with it
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Disappointingly, I found this mildly oxidised and lacking freshness There was soft sweet black cherry fruit with characteristic black chocolate and mocha but in the final analysis, I thought the bottle was out of condition. CHP 80pts
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rich dark spicy nose LOvely palate, rich and concentrated with layers of fresh dark fruit, floral notes and spice. It has opened up nicely and is very complex already. Long Really singing at the moment but no hurry to drink
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(Decanter Fine Wine Encounter 2015) :: Complex, lifted, wonderfully concentrated aromas. Dense yet elegant, poised. A big spectrum of flavours, showing spice, earth, cocoa. Full and plush mouthfeel; superb structure.
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5/28/2023 - CPyper wrote: flawed
Very defined, kirsch, baking spices and a hint of pepper. This is still young in spirit with a long life ahead. I actually prefer the fruitier simplicity of some contino’s lesser lights. I am impressed rather than in love.
Ok, have upgraded this on day 2, more settled and expressive…more of what I expected really, very fruity and oaky, and classy with it
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3/8/2022 - platpeeps Does not like this wine: 80 Points
Disappointingly, I found this mildly oxidised and lacking freshness There was soft sweet black cherry fruit with characteristic black chocolate and mocha but in the final analysis, I thought the bottle was out of condition. CHP 80pts
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2/27/2022 - goldenplover wrote: 90 Points
Good but not great. Probably time to drink up.
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11/21/2016 - henrygjeffreys Likes this wine:
rich dark spicy nose
LOvely palate, rich and concentrated with layers of fresh dark fruit, floral notes and spice. It has opened up nicely and is very complex already. Long
Really singing at the moment but no hurry to drink
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11/18/2015 - Phenol73 Likes this wine: 94 Points
(Decanter Fine Wine Encounter 2015) :: Complex, lifted, wonderfully concentrated aromas. Dense yet elegant, poised. A big spectrum of flavours, showing spice, earth, cocoa. Full and plush mouthfeel; superb structure.
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