Fully matured. Tart fruit supported by good depth, peppery spicy bite and herbal notes including a bit of cedar. Fruit more restrained than entry-level with much more depth and character. I think this still has about 2-3 years of peak drinking time.
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At the initial opening it smelled strongly of tart glycerin or dish soap and strawberries. About 30-40 minutes it dissipated and we were left with smoother, less tart berries. Last of four bottles and this was the best. Open, decant and don’t wait much on this one.
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This was much improved over a year ago. Funky and tight on opening, this eventually softened into a balanced, precise wine with dark, crunchy fruit and black tea notes. Drink 2021-2024. Technical score: 91. Enjoyment score: 93.
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Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Birch, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and black raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. I'd lean towards the next two years or so.
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11/25/2022 - elevwine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fully matured. Tart fruit supported by good depth, peppery spicy bite and herbal notes including a bit of cedar. Fruit more restrained than entry-level with much more depth and character. I think this still has about 2-3 years of peak drinking time.
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9/4/2021 - wilson.o.matic Likes this wine: 89 Points
At the initial opening it smelled strongly of tart glycerin or dish soap and strawberries. About 30-40 minutes it dissipated and we were left with smoother, less tart berries. Last of four bottles and this was the best. Open, decant and don’t wait much on this one.
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8/10/2021 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 92 Points
This was much improved over a year ago. Funky and tight on opening, this eventually softened into a balanced, precise wine with dark, crunchy fruit and black tea notes. Drink 2021-2024. Technical score: 91. Enjoyment score: 93.
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7/7/2021 - Jake112380 wrote:
Pleasant red fruit with savory notes. Sorry I can’t be more specific—this is bottle 10/10.
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4/9/2021 - wineismylife wrote: 92 Points
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Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Birch, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and black raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. I'd lean towards the next two years or so.
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