Brutal fruity nose of cherry, blackberry, mango, citrus zest, floral notes, cola, nutmeg, and vanilla notes. Lots of solvent and fusel oil notes. My girlfriend pointed out "nail polish remover" odors from across the room.
Hot, short finish with cola. Bitter, unpleasant tannin structure.
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Solvent-like aromas, something like acetone, undertones of exotic red fruits and berries, and a strong peat and slightly swampy character.
Decent tannic structure, good acidity, though the acrid solvent notes carry over to the palate.
I'm highly disappointed in what was worked up to be a drink worthy of a cult status. Nothing overtly positive stood out, and the off flavors and aromas were too much to ignore. Having said all that, it was not a terrible wine, just not worth the praise it receives, in my opinion.
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6/1/2012 - la dut Does not like this wine: 79 Points
Brutal fruity nose of cherry, blackberry, mango, citrus zest, floral notes, cola, nutmeg, and vanilla notes. Lots of solvent and fusel oil notes. My girlfriend pointed out "nail polish remover" odors from across the room.
Hot, short finish with cola. Bitter, unpleasant tannin structure.
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3/18/2012 - la dut Does not like this wine: 81 Points
Almost violet in color.
Solvent-like aromas, something like acetone, undertones of exotic red fruits and berries, and a strong peat and slightly swampy character.
Decent tannic structure, good acidity, though the acrid solvent notes carry over to the palate.
I'm highly disappointed in what was worked up to be a drink worthy of a cult status. Nothing overtly positive stood out, and the off flavors and aromas were too much to ignore. Having said all that, it was not a terrible wine, just not worth the praise it receives, in my opinion.
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6/19/2010 - kaptainreboot Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nose of Cola & candy. Tart fruit but overall a more complex wine than the Spuce Goose tasted with it.
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8/12/2007 - staglin wrote: 89 Points
Tight. Took a long time to open. Slightly acidic. Not the best GD I've had.
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10/25/2006 - plitton wrote:
A Tasting of Pinot Noir (Wine Discount Center, Elston Ave, Chicago): Minty, restrained and undeveloped.
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