My last note on this wine suggested bottle variation, with one bottle being driven more by tropical fruits than by minerality. That was the case with this bottle, which had a concentrated pineapple aroma and guava flavor. Medium-plus acid and a sensation of crushed slate, with nice sweetness from the fruit. Some time in the bottle should refine the finish, which felt overwhelmed by the alcohol. Still, outstanding quality for the price. Rated 1 on a scale of -1 to 3.
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lemon yellow, brilliant, clear color with a silvery hue; viscous, intense; minimal pear, tremendous flowers, and neutral wood; baking spices - vanilla, white tea; a hint of gas; medium acid, medium finish; well-integrated; moderate complexity
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5/22/2015 - rhh wrote: 90 Points
Smokier than the 12. Better open for a while.
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5/13/2015 - smphelps wrote: 87 Points
Darker than expected. Bland and pretty straightforward, though reasonably pleasurable given the qpr. Weighty, nearly oily.
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4/12/2015 - kevinacohn wrote:
My last note on this wine suggested bottle variation, with one bottle being driven more by tropical fruits than by minerality. That was the case with this bottle, which had a concentrated pineapple aroma and guava flavor. Medium-plus acid and a sensation of crushed slate, with nice sweetness from the fruit. Some time in the bottle should refine the finish, which felt overwhelmed by the alcohol. Still, outstanding quality for the price. Rated 1 on a scale of -1 to 3.
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1/10/2015 - GrandeSerataFuori wrote: 88 Points
Nice simple pleasure. Lemon and fresh, crisp acidity. Had a glass at dinner with friends.
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11/4/2014 - WineDoctors wrote: 91 Points
lemon yellow, brilliant, clear color with a silvery hue; viscous, intense; minimal pear, tremendous flowers, and neutral wood; baking spices - vanilla, white tea; a hint of gas; medium acid, medium finish; well-integrated; moderate complexity
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