Pleasantly surprised by this wine! Deep inky purple with a complex nose of black fruits, tobacco and gravel. Huge burst of flavor in the mouth, balanced between fruit and earthy vegetal and tobacco notes. Not so refined, but exuberant and with distinctive character. Tannins nicely rounded and softened, but plenty of acidity carries it through to a long mouthwatering finish.
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Dark ruby. Currants, herbs, and bell pepper on the nose. Cassis, bittersweet chocolate, and pepper on the palate. Medium plus finish. Drinking nicely now.
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1/31/2023 - fredshouse Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pleasantly surprised by this wine! Deep inky purple with a complex nose of black fruits, tobacco and gravel. Huge burst of flavor in the mouth, balanced between fruit and earthy vegetal and tobacco notes. Not so refined, but exuberant and with distinctive character. Tannins nicely rounded and softened, but plenty of acidity carries it through to a long mouthwatering finish.
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3/28/2020 - Sdouglass20 wrote: 87 Points
Decanted 3 hours. Good but expectations higher for a 2006 SLWC. What was left in the decanter was much better night two.
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9/24/2013 - nav2u Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark ruby. Currants, herbs, and bell pepper on the nose. Cassis, bittersweet chocolate, and pepper on the palate. Medium plus finish. Drinking nicely now.
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8/18/2012 - tvjason wrote: 92 Points
Let it decant for an hour. It opens up well.
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10/2/2011 - ToniTony wrote: 92 Points
Great balance and wonderful taste; quite fruity for a cab!
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