Deep slightly murky ruby color. Piquant nose of stewed black plum, charred oak, dried herbs, evolving to barnyard notes, smoke and pepper. Dry, rounded acidity, structured tannins, palate (slightly diffuse) follows through. Full body, great balance, long finish. Great, complex bottle if you like/can get past the barnyard.
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Lovely, complex nose of brambles, wet cherry bark, spearmint and birch. Still plenty tannic in the mouth with blackberries and other black fruits with a long, acidic finish. Chewy and masculine. Stood up very well to braised chicken thighs with roasted shallots, tomatoes, and tarragon. Entering its drinking window but will hold.
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12/4/2022 - Costes76 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Deep slightly murky ruby color. Piquant nose of stewed black plum, charred oak, dried herbs, evolving to barnyard notes, smoke and pepper. Dry, rounded acidity, structured tannins, palate (slightly diffuse) follows through. Full body, great balance, long finish. Great, complex bottle if you like/can get past the barnyard.
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8/23/2015 - drmarclevine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely, complex nose of brambles, wet cherry bark, spearmint and birch. Still plenty tannic in the mouth with blackberries and other black fruits with a long, acidic finish. Chewy and masculine. Stood up very well to braised chicken thighs with roasted shallots, tomatoes, and tarragon. Entering its drinking window but will hold.
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7/6/2015 - sweensomm wrote: 96 Points
wow, worth the wait
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