After a peek in the cellar, I opted for an older bottle for a change. This bottle was much like my last one, but it wouldn't be surprising if it showed better on day 2. Popped and poured, great color but muted red with dark red and blue berry fruit, with hints of earth element. Tight and probably with air, it may show better. 91+, 92 points.
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With New Year's cheese fest. Nice bottle but not quite as interesting as I was hoping. I'm starting to think my palate is a bit off ... A bit more oak than i would prefer at this stage, black olive, bit of smokiness. Not real sure where this is headed.
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9/28/2023 - Yack Man wrote: 91 Points
After a peek in the cellar, I opted for an older bottle for a change. This bottle was much like my last one, but it wouldn't be surprising if it showed better on day 2. Popped and poured, great color but muted red with dark red and blue berry fruit, with hints of earth element. Tight and probably with air, it may show better. 91+, 92 points.
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11/12/2022 - EMTAME wrote: 90 Points
This was pretty good, but not up to the level of the 2017 we had a few months ago nor on par with the rest of the Carter line-up.
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12/17/2020 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 Points
consistent with notes of 10/6/2017
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1/1/2020 - yeti575rider wrote: 90 Points
With New Year's cheese fest. Nice bottle but not quite as interesting as I was hoping. I'm starting to think my palate is a bit off ... A bit more oak than i would prefer at this stage, black olive, bit of smokiness. Not real sure where this is headed.
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7/13/2019 - JeffNy1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Popped and poured. Clean and silky smooth. The wine improved as it opened thru the night. Last one I have of this vintage.
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