Decanted for 20 minutes. This bottle was not as enjoyable as our previous bottle a bit over three years ago as the fruit seems to have faded a bit while the spice is more prominent. The color has also faded to a medium violet while the acidity remains vibrant and there is still a touch of tannin on the finish. I would suggest drinking up.
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Decanted for 15 minutes during which the wine darkened and opened. Clear dark purple color. Red fruit and earth on the nose. A medium bodied palate with lots of red and dark red fruits, some earth, spice and a touch of pepper. The acidity was vibrant and balancing, and there was just a touch of tannin on the medium finish. This wine could hold for the next several years but is drinking well right now, with air.
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Delicious raspberry and black cherry aromas and flavors with hints of oak and vanilla, with long finish. Much better balanced than the previous bottle.
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12/21/2023 - VlgJeff wrote: 90 Points
Decanted for 20 minutes. This bottle was not as enjoyable as our previous bottle a bit over three years ago as the fruit seems to have faded a bit while the spice is more prominent. The color has also faded to a medium violet while the acidity remains vibrant and there is still a touch of tannin on the finish. I would suggest drinking up.
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2/21/2021 - rmarcos wrote: 91 Points
Still alot of fruit. Alcohol seems to have spiked. Would be interested in tasting in a couple years
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9/26/2020 - VlgJeff wrote: 92 Points
Decanted for 15 minutes during which the wine darkened and opened. Clear dark purple color. Red fruit and earth on the nose. A medium bodied palate with lots of red and dark red fruits, some earth, spice and a touch of pepper. The acidity was vibrant and balancing, and there was just a touch of tannin on the medium finish. This wine could hold for the next several years but is drinking well right now, with air.
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9/1/2019 - pjhr Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious raspberry and black cherry aromas and flavors with hints of oak and vanilla, with long finish. Much better balanced than the previous bottle.
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5/16/2019 - pjhr wrote: 91 Points
KB profile but a bit too much heat for me!
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