Still tasting good, plenty of fruit. More earthy finish than I recall, probably the aging affect. Seems to have another 3-5 years left it in without too much decline. Well made, good QPR.
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Wasn't so sure, based on it's age, and varietal, what to expect. Wow, pleasant surprise! Still a big, big wine. Lot's of blue fruit and purple flowers (why I'm into Franc, those tastes and smells). California style, vanilla and some dry spice as it opened up. And as the other notes say, smooth. Big and smooth. Got a few years left, I'd say. But drink now, it's lovely.
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Decanted 1/2 hour, as others have said - smooth as butter! Well balanced notes of dark fruit, savory spices, tobacco and touches of green garden vegetables. The silky tannins made for an enjoyable long finish.
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11/20/2020 - Reno Wine Enthusiast Likes this wine: 88 Points
Still tasting good, plenty of fruit. More earthy finish than I recall, probably the aging affect. Seems to have another 3-5 years left it in without too much decline. Well made, good QPR.
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9/27/2020 - NoWineWiz Likes this wine: 92 Points
Similar to my previous note (2015), but has lost just a touch of the closing magic (finish length.)
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2/19/2016 - TallMikeWine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wasn't so sure, based on it's age, and varietal, what to expect. Wow, pleasant surprise! Still a big, big wine. Lot's of blue fruit and purple flowers (why I'm into Franc, those tastes and smells). California style, vanilla and some dry spice as it opened up. And as the other notes say, smooth. Big and smooth. Got a few years left, I'd say. But drink now, it's lovely.
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12/21/2015 - NoWineWiz Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decanted 1/2 hour, as others have said - smooth as butter! Well balanced notes of dark fruit, savory spices, tobacco and touches of green garden vegetables. The silky tannins made for an enjoyable long finish.
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12/27/2014 - AndyJohn02 wrote: 91 Points
- Brick color with slow forming legs. It's in total harmony with a full body. Smooth texture with a long finish - Delicious
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