Deep red with some bricking. This is quite nice! Aromatic, with iron, berry, and mint notes. Slightly herbal, with some earthy, beefy notes. In the mouth it’s still quite structured, with a sweet berry entry, and the layers of eucalyptus, wood, and graphite. Slightly rich on the finish, the tannin is still very much present and might be the winner in the end. But right now, tasty!
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My last bottle from a half case purchase. Still showing some rough edges and hard, unripe stone fruits. With time a bit more herbal, forest elements come through but doesn’t seem to really ever open up and flourish.
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Started a little flat, but got better. Had a good cork in it so this wine can go longer should you choose too hold. Shame 2011 was not a better year in CA.
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4/15/2023 - P.A. Cross wrote:
Deep red with some bricking. This is quite nice! Aromatic, with iron, berry, and mint notes. Slightly herbal, with some earthy, beefy notes. In the mouth it’s still quite structured, with a sweet berry entry, and the layers of eucalyptus, wood, and graphite. Slightly rich on the finish, the tannin is still very much present and might be the winner in the end. But right now, tasty!
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1/13/2023 - MemorialWineFan wrote: 90 Points
Lot of the edge has come off the wine.Not tannin heavy.
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4/22/2022 - T.E.D. wrote: 91 Points
My last bottle from a half case purchase. Still showing some rough edges and hard, unripe stone fruits. With time a bit more herbal, forest elements come through but doesn’t seem to really ever open up and flourish.
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3/24/2022 - MemorialWineFan wrote: 90 Points
Started a little flat, but got better. Had a good cork in it so this wine can go longer should you choose too hold. Shame 2011 was not a better year in CA.
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11/28/2021 - ClaytonDave Likes this wine: 93 Points
In a good window, and can still use a brief decant. . Full bodied, dark fruits and complex.
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