60% Grenache, 25% mourvedre, 5% syrah & 5% "other." Pleased to be tasting this again after 7 years. Decanted for sediment. Med+ ruby. Med+ red cherry, raspberry, licorice, Mediterranean herbs, w/ subtle mocha & sweet spice from 18 months in old oak barrels. Dry, with plenty of fruit left. Med acid, med, resolved tannins and high but well-integrated alcohol (14.5%). Full-bodied, with med+ flavor intensity and length. Still showing very well, it can age further, but not likely to improve significantly.
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Nicely balanced with good concentration of fruit, quite spicy and meaty, good acidity and freshness. The alcohol is well integrated. Powerful and ripe, but quite elegant overall. Drink or keep. 91-93
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3/8/2024 - Chaswinesnob wrote: 92 Points
no reason to let this wine age any further. drinking well now
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12/8/2023 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 93 Points
60% Grenache, 25% mourvedre, 5% syrah & 5% "other." Pleased to be tasting this again after 7 years. Decanted for sediment. Med+ ruby. Med+ red cherry, raspberry, licorice, Mediterranean herbs, w/ subtle mocha & sweet spice from 18 months in old oak barrels. Dry, with plenty of fruit left. Med acid, med, resolved tannins and high but well-integrated alcohol (14.5%). Full-bodied, with med+ flavor intensity and length. Still showing very well, it can age further, but not likely to improve significantly.
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4/17/2022 - WilD wrote:
Not showing well. Off bottle?
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2/4/2022 - WilD wrote: 93 Points
Fine traditional C9dP. Liked it
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6/3/2021 - rossi.wine wrote: 92 Points
Nicely balanced with good concentration of fruit, quite spicy and meaty, good acidity and freshness. The alcohol is well integrated. Powerful and ripe, but quite elegant overall. Drink or keep. 91-93
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