On the nose, brooding, with lots of blackberries and other black fruits and a rather large amount of pepper. On the palate, full-bodied and smooth, with lots of black fruit and a dash of cinnamon, leading to a long, spicy, black pepper finish. Tannins are present, but well integrated.
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Pretty bold in the glass. Drank the rest of a 1/2. Dark, inky and thick, this tasted more like a shiraz/merlot blend. A little spice, zesty, and a bit of cocoa/mocha in the long finish. Very enjoyable.
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9/26/2009 - DNABog wrote: 88 Points
Wine seemed tight and not very approachable. The fruit which was its personality has lost its charm. Not tasting like a $30.00 bottle anymore.
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12/2/2006 - SacredCow wrote: 92 Points
Consistent with my note from September, a big hit at a small Christmas party. Last bottle.
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9/1/2006 - SacredCow wrote: 92 Points
On the nose, brooding, with lots of blackberries and other black fruits and a rather large amount of pepper. On the palate, full-bodied and smooth, with lots of black fruit and a dash of cinnamon, leading to a long, spicy, black pepper finish. Tannins are present, but well integrated.
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6/23/2006 - GlenD wrote: 92 Points
This is drinking great right now. Lots of purple fruit with balanced spice and a tasty finish. I wish I had bought more.
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11/24/2005 - NeuroDoc wrote: 92 Points
Pretty bold in the glass. Drank the rest of a 1/2. Dark, inky and thick, this tasted more like a shiraz/merlot blend. A little spice, zesty, and a bit of cocoa/mocha in the long finish. Very enjoyable.
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