First taste from the bottle was a little stringent, decanted, opened up nicely this late in the drinking window. Subtle blackberry, plum, pepper notes.
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This wine is shaping up nicely. In the three years since its release, the tannins have softened, and the fruit has really started to shine. Solidly in the drinking window, yet can imagine it cellaring well for many years to come. If you like the ‘12 Hawkes, try the 2013’s, as well. 👍
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11/23/2023 - TallMikeWine Likes this wine: 94 Points
(From Magnum) soft, red fruit, baking spices! Amazing with the Thanksgiving spread!
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7/3/2023 - adam.dfarkas Likes this wine: 93 Points
First taste from the bottle was a little stringent, decanted, opened up nicely this late in the drinking window. Subtle blackberry, plum, pepper notes.
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1/22/2023 - TallMikeWine Likes this wine: 94 Points
Yeah baby!!! Give me more!!! Beautiful effort, chewy Alexander Valley fruit, dark, rich, dense, and of course and ten years old READY to go!!
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4/6/2019 - FGS Likes this wine: 94 Points
This wine is shaping up nicely. In the three years since its release, the tannins have softened, and the fruit has really started to shine. Solidly in the drinking window, yet can imagine it cellaring well for many years to come. If you like the ‘12 Hawkes, try the 2013’s, as well. 👍
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8/16/2018 - westcoastwannabe wrote: 91 Points
Decanted for an hour. Still excellent - notes consistent with last entry.
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