This experience is similar to my last, 1.5 years ago, in that the wine is a little underwhelming on opening but really blossoms with 1-2 hrs of air. By then, the dark fruit is buttressed by an interesting spiciness on the back end. The tannins are well behaved. Probably has several good years to go but, unfortunately, this was my last bottle.
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First 100% PV for me. Interesting profile. I found I liked it best with 2+ hrs of air, and with food (pot roast). At that point, I actually liked it a lot as a departure from cab but in a similarly dark fruited vein. I'm happy to have another and am curious where it will go with a couple more years in the cellar.
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93 - Excellent especially for debut. Typically used as a blend because of tannins, amazing how it stands on its own. Dark, intense, spices and blackberries. Paired well with aged cheese. Another McGah winner.
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10/5/2018 - EMTAME wrote: 91 Points
This experience is similar to my last, 1.5 years ago, in that the wine is a little underwhelming on opening but really blossoms with 1-2 hrs of air. By then, the dark fruit is buttressed by an interesting spiciness on the back end. The tannins are well behaved. Probably has several good years to go but, unfortunately, this was my last bottle.
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4/8/2017 - EMTAME wrote: 90 Points
First 100% PV for me. Interesting profile. I found I liked it best with 2+ hrs of air, and with food (pot roast). At that point, I actually liked it a lot as a departure from cab but in a similarly dark fruited vein. I'm happy to have another and am curious where it will go with a couple more years in the cellar.
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7/28/2015 - jaxpaj wrote: 92 Points
I really enjoy this for a nice change of pace, yet my wife really doesn't like it. I have no idea why! Good QPR
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1/8/2015 - cadamson Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lots of spices and dark fruit. Fragrant nose, as hoped. Just needs to flush out a bit, maybe put on some more weight. Very nice though.
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12/7/2014 - andyelcid wrote: 93 Points
93 - Excellent especially for debut. Typically used as a blend because of tannins, amazing how it stands on its own. Dark, intense, spices and blackberries. Paired well with aged cheese. Another McGah winner.
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