30 minute decant. Purplish-brown with some light showing through, wide legs. Concentrated nose of cranberry, raspberry/blueberry jam, ethanol. After warming some slight olive and plum notes emerge. Taste is full bodied but mostly flat. Not much going on here. I was hoping it would develop but even after a few hours was still a flat palate. Overall, pretty disappointing.
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Deep dark reddish-purple garnet in color. Moderately fragrant & aromatic nose which evolved with airing into aromas of youthful, dark cherries, cassis & plums with herbal overtones, bell pepper, cedar, some floral notes, dusty, earthy, spices, leather, olives, minerals & a touch of smokiness in the background. Medium bodied with a good concentration of balanced, smooth textured, youthful ripe fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & plums with herbs, minerals, spices, olives, some cola notes and toasted oak. Lingering finish. Quite accessible at present but should develop further with additional aging.
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7/13/2019 - Nutty08 wrote: 88 Points
Old school with a vegetal streak. Crisp palate if a little thin. R liked it better than me.
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10/11/2017 - CheviotCellar wrote: 85 Points
30 minute decant. Purplish-brown with some light showing through, wide legs. Concentrated nose of cranberry, raspberry/blueberry jam, ethanol. After warming some slight olive and plum notes emerge. Taste is full bodied but mostly flat. Not much going on here. I was hoping it would develop but even after a few hours was still a flat palate. Overall, pretty disappointing.
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9/15/2017 - CLL Likes this wine: 87 Points
Rating transferred from Vivino in Jan 2021 and translated to 100 point scale.
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5/13/2016 - pittomaximo wrote: 89 Points
Black fruits and toasted notes, strong and full body, sweet at first and then bitter with spicy notes.
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1/5/2015 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 88 Points
Deep dark reddish-purple garnet in color. Moderately fragrant & aromatic nose which evolved with airing into aromas of youthful, dark cherries, cassis & plums with herbal overtones, bell pepper, cedar, some floral notes, dusty, earthy, spices, leather, olives, minerals & a touch of smokiness in the background. Medium bodied with a good concentration of balanced, smooth textured, youthful ripe fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & plums with herbs, minerals, spices, olives, some cola notes and toasted oak. Lingering finish. Quite accessible at present but should develop further with additional aging.
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