With reversed seared T-bone smoked. Plenty of promise up front, but a bit lacking in the mid. Eucalypt and tobacco in the mid with a dry lingering finish. Would give this a few more years.
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I put one of these in my Granson’s 6 pack to be opened in another 9 years when he’s 18. Currently he has no interest in wine so it’s looking good for me. I had one over the last 2 nights to see how it’s going. Happy to say that it is developing nicely. Juicy, smooth but some way to go. Still some tannins to settle down but definitely drinking better on the second night. I will open another one in a few weeks. A very well made drinkable wine.
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Nice minerality on the bouquet with ripe blackcurrant, smoked spices, dried meat and eucalyptus. Good depth and smokiness on the rich and fresh palate. Almost full-bodied structure which is firmed but rounded at the edges. Transition to finish is clean and somewhat short. Ready to drink now without decanting.
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10012023 - purplish to ruby pour with rather heavy legs. Nose: plum, cherry, some blueberry jam, enough eucalyptus and mint, throw is notes of cocoa beans and some dried sage - superbly unique. Palate: slightly lacking here. Great entry but lacks the density to follow through with the beautiful nose. Good acidity and mouthfeel - just felt the depth and flavors from the fruit a little flat. Would love to approach the same vintage in 2-3 yrs time
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3/30/2024 - Sergiobear Likes this wine: 89 Points
With reversed seared T-bone smoked. Plenty of promise up front, but a bit lacking in the mid. Eucalypt and tobacco in the mid with a dry lingering finish. Would give this a few more years.
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7/21/2023 - smenzies wrote: 90 Points
Best after 2 hr decant
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5/28/2023 - hussmith-tastes Likes this wine: 95 Points
I put one of these in my Granson’s 6 pack to be opened in another 9 years when he’s 18. Currently he has no interest in wine so it’s looking good for me. I had one over the last 2 nights to see how it’s going.
Happy to say that it is developing nicely. Juicy, smooth but some way to go. Still some tannins to settle down but definitely drinking better on the second night.
I will open another one in a few weeks.
A very well made drinkable wine.
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2/3/2023 - Psdycp wrote: 91 Points
Nice minerality on the bouquet with ripe blackcurrant, smoked spices, dried meat and eucalyptus. Good depth and smokiness on the rich and fresh palate. Almost full-bodied structure which is firmed but rounded at the edges. Transition to finish is clean and somewhat short. Ready to drink now without decanting.
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1/10/2023 - Romz Likes this wine: 88 Points
10012023 - purplish to ruby pour with rather heavy legs. Nose: plum, cherry, some blueberry jam, enough eucalyptus and mint, throw is notes of cocoa beans and some dried sage - superbly unique. Palate: slightly lacking here. Great entry but lacks the density to follow through with the beautiful nose. Good acidity and mouthfeel - just felt the depth and flavors from the fruit a little flat. Would love to approach the same vintage in 2-3 yrs time
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