Lengthy 8hr decant given (Every minute of air benefits this wine) Aromas show a deep mixture of dried and compote notes that incorporate fig newton, plum sauce, blackberry and blueberry compote with scents of sweet anise, mocha, slate, dried violets, leather, vanilla, herbs and subtle baking spice. Full and voluptuous on the palate with medium-plus density, acidity and tannins. Rich flavors show notes of fig preserve, blueberry compote, black plum and blackberry pastilles with notes of brown sugar, sweet anise that resembles Mike and Ike's, tobacco, leather, mocha, dried violets, vanilla and baking spice with a vein of slate and rocky mineral. Long on the finish with plush tannins.
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4/9/2017 - bjamesclark wrote: 92 Points
Lengthy 8hr decant given (Every minute of air benefits this wine)
Aromas show a deep mixture of dried and compote notes that incorporate fig newton, plum sauce, blackberry and blueberry compote with scents of sweet anise, mocha, slate, dried violets, leather, vanilla, herbs and subtle baking spice.
Full and voluptuous on the palate with medium-plus density, acidity and tannins. Rich flavors show notes of fig preserve, blueberry compote, black plum and blackberry pastilles with notes of brown sugar, sweet anise that resembles Mike and Ike's, tobacco, leather, mocha, dried violets, vanilla and baking spice with a vein of slate and rocky mineral. Long on the finish with plush tannins.
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9/16/2016 - BlancdeBlanc Likes this wine: 89 Points
Aroma: scorched wood, tobacco, coal. Palate: full-bodied, Black tea, Green olive Blackberry blueberry, velvety
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7/22/2014 - Jozefs Likes this wine: 88 Points
Sweet and easy. Crowd pleaser.
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3/22/2014 - BlancdeBlanc Likes this wine: 88 Points
Aroma: mint, blackberry cream Palate: alcohol, tar, dried fruit. gravelly texture, rustic, I like it very much.
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