Dark purple, almost black. Long legs in glass, 14.9% abv. Muted nose, chalky dark fruits, oak, vanilla bean. Difficult to pin down palate - definite oak, rutherford dirt, lush black fruit and roasted coffee. Decent mouthfeel and length, tannins starting to soften and integrate, drink or hold for 5 more years.
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5/29/2017 - djinc01 wrote: 92 Points
Rich, bold fruit and earthy notes. Felt close to prime. Paired well with BBQ chicken & ribs.
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5/15/2017 - dclaggett Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark purple, almost black. Long legs in glass, 14.9% abv. Muted nose, chalky dark fruits, oak, vanilla bean. Difficult to pin down palate - definite oak, rutherford dirt, lush black fruit and roasted coffee. Decent mouthfeel and length, tannins starting to soften and integrate, drink or hold for 5 more years.
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1/15/2017 - Coachron13 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Improved a little from our last bottle. Well integrated, drinking nicely, should have two or three years left at peak.
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11/25/2016 - IvanKrazy Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very vanilla oak opening nose followed by raspberry. Good wine!
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5/31/2016 - Coachron13 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Deep dark color. Very fruit forward. Pretty good value for the price.
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