It's 2011, Jake. Decanted 1 hr. ahead and sampled over the next hour. Closed-in nose of black cherry, black pepper, olives. More promising on the palate, as rich texture in medium-full body jumps out. Acid balance is firm, with cranberry and earthy flavors joining. Finishes well, with drying, juicy tannins. This wine needs more time; it has lots of potential for improvement. Many of the better 2011s are like this, still tightly wound. One should acquire this wine, store it, and forget about it for a few years.
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4/15/2015 - VeniceCalif wrote: 91 Points
It's 2011, Jake. Decanted 1 hr. ahead and sampled over the next hour. Closed-in nose of black cherry, black pepper, olives. More promising on the palate, as rich texture in medium-full body jumps out. Acid balance is firm, with cranberry and earthy flavors joining. Finishes well, with drying, juicy tannins. This wine needs more time; it has lots of potential for improvement. Many of the better 2011s are like this, still tightly wound. One should acquire this wine, store it, and forget about it for a few years.
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9/1/2014 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very enjoyable. Love this wine!
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