Bought this upon release - cellared for 12 years (a record for me!). Decanted 2 hours before dinner. Ripe fruit and mineral on the nose, pronounced plum and cocoa flavors. Balanced wine that paired well with grilled meats on the table. Was in excellent shape, with no signs of degradation.
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Pop and pour - note after 90 minutes. Hints of cedar and tobacco on the nose. A decent amount of chocolate and plums on the palate. Nice fruit. This is drinking very well now - I suspect in its prime drinking window.
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2/21/2023 - PimpDaddy2Kool wrote: 88 Points
Drink now!
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10/4/2014 - brich Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wow! Really lovely approachable and balanced. Perfect window to drink now.
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9/28/2014 - JJKinch wrote: 91 Points
Nice dark fruit (cherry, blueberry), strong but integrated tannins.
Slight spice. Nice minerality. Well integrated finish. Really enjoyable.
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5/18/2014 - vino vidi vici Likes this wine:
Bought this upon release - cellared for 12 years (a record for me!). Decanted 2 hours before dinner. Ripe fruit and mineral on the nose, pronounced plum and cocoa flavors. Balanced wine that paired well with grilled meats on the table. Was in excellent shape, with no signs of degradation.
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1/24/2013 - cookie7 wrote: 90 Points
Pop and pour - note after 90 minutes. Hints of cedar and tobacco on the nose. A decent amount of chocolate and plums on the palate. Nice fruit. This is drinking very well now - I suspect in its prime drinking window.
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