Popped and poured. Extremely annoying wax capsule. Fragrant floral aroma with black fruit underneath. Mellow flavors of berry fruit and earth. Some tartness in the raspberry finish. Subtle, well integrated, excellent structure, some complexity. Gentle, but with a very firm backbone.
Current CT drinking window shows 14-16, but there's possibly room for further development and definitely no sign of decline.
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Very interesting wine - Almost seemed like Cab Franc out of the bottle until the tannins started to develop with air. Very much a natural style - unfocused and wily but in a good and fun-to-drink way. nice fruit - some secondary earthiness/mushroom but my guess is that more will surface with time? Fun.
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1/30/2021 - drfloyd Likes this wine:
Alive and kicking - lovely bright nose, great tannins and acidity - and lots of energy - impressive and fun
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4/17/2017 - wineshlub wrote: 91 Points
Popped and poured. Extremely annoying wax capsule. Fragrant floral aroma with black fruit underneath. Mellow flavors of berry fruit and earth. Some tartness in the raspberry finish. Subtle, well integrated, excellent structure, some complexity. Gentle, but with a very firm backbone.
Current CT drinking window shows 14-16, but there's possibly room for further development and definitely no sign of decline.
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1/10/2016 - drfloyd wrote: 89 Points
Very interesting wine - Almost seemed like Cab Franc out of the bottle until the tannins started to develop with air. Very much a natural style - unfocused and wily but in a good and fun-to-drink way. nice fruit - some secondary earthiness/mushroom but my guess is that more will surface with time? Fun.
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2/14/2015 - rhit Likes this wine:
Robust and concentrated, but harmonious and not at all overdone. Delicious.
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5/12/2014 - chefj79 Likes this wine:
No detailed notes: enjoyed the wine, but perhaps not living up to its price tag?
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