Wasn't jazzed by our first two bottles some time back, but this one showed very well. Violets on the nose with sweet blackberry fruit and dusty tannins. Where a previous bottle faded in the glass, this one was good to the last drop.
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Last of four, and enjoyed them all, though this came off just a tad better than the previous three.
Expressive nose of vanilla, oak, green pepper, red fruits, spice and coffee. Medium weight on the palate with the fruit, vanilla and spice coming through. Tannins well integrated with a smooth balanced finish.
Jill's comment - I like this, it's so smooooth.
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much better after aerating for 1 hr; began slightly tart but mellowed after sitting for 1 hr; deep berry notes; great with pasta with a tomato based-sauce
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Much better than previous bottle a year ago. Blackberry, tobacco and dust on nose and palate. Restrained but not green, reflects the cool vintage. Very good.
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12/7/2019 - Neecies Likes this wine:
Wasn't jazzed by our first two bottles some time back, but this one showed very well. Violets on the nose with sweet blackberry fruit and dusty tannins. Where a previous bottle faded in the glass, this one was good to the last drop.
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3/10/2017 - iawcc wrote: 90 Points
Smooth tannins, plenty of dark/red fruit. Green pepper still come through to add some balance. Easy drinking Cali wine
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1/6/2017 - slulkin Likes this wine: 92 Points
Last of four, and enjoyed them all, though this came off just a tad better than the previous three.
Expressive nose of vanilla, oak, green pepper, red fruits, spice and coffee. Medium weight on the palate with the fruit, vanilla and spice coming through. Tannins well integrated with a smooth balanced finish.
Jill's comment - I like this, it's so smooooth.
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11/6/2016 - Risky Likes this wine: 90 Points
much better after aerating for 1 hr; began slightly tart but mellowed after sitting for 1 hr; deep berry notes; great with pasta with a tomato based-sauce
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8/7/2016 - Neecies Likes this wine: 87 Points
Much better than previous bottle a year ago. Blackberry, tobacco and dust on nose and palate. Restrained but not green, reflects the cool vintage. Very good.
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