Deep and aromatic, black currants, cassis, licorice, mint, and herbs on the nose. Full bodied and powerful, broad and expansive, loads of plump fruit and youthful structure. Develops serious complexity after 3+ hours of air. Lots to unpack. Plenty of future upside here.
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Pro and CT favorable reviews and TNs are on point. Definitely needed air time, and filtration on Day 2 due to heavy throw, even after standing for weeks. Seems built for extended aging and unlikely to fade anytime soon - CT window to 2030 may be more accurate than WS 2023 fwiw.
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Decanted for six hours. The nose is primarily about black fruit and lovely vanilla notes from what I believe is mainly new oak being used here. Black cherry, red currant, cranberry are the fruit I am getting on the palate. Notes of tobacco and forest floor in play as well. Medium tannins, alcohol well integrated. Lovely oak flavors and a good long finish. Still youthful so no rush at all, but very enjoyable with the long decant. 92-93
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12/27/2022 - Baron Slick wrote: 92 Points
Deep and aromatic, black currants, cassis, licorice, mint, and herbs on the nose. Full bodied and powerful, broad and expansive, loads of plump fruit and youthful structure. Develops serious complexity after 3+ hours of air. Lots to unpack. Plenty of future upside here.
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12/4/2022 - Laz4wine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pro and CT favorable reviews and TNs are on point. Definitely needed air time, and filtration on Day 2 due to heavy throw, even after standing for weeks. Seems built for extended aging and unlikely to fade anytime soon - CT window to 2030 may be more accurate than WS 2023 fwiw.
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7/16/2022 - robmatic wrote: 92 Points
Great juice. Delicious and serious. Unbelievable value.
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7/9/2022 - Garfield Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking exceptionally right now.
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3/26/2022 - JoeMe Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted for six hours. The nose is primarily about black fruit and lovely vanilla notes from what I believe is mainly new oak being used here. Black cherry, red currant, cranberry are the fruit I am getting on the palate. Notes of tobacco and forest floor in play as well. Medium tannins, alcohol well integrated. Lovely oak flavors and a good long finish. Still youthful so no rush at all, but very enjoyable with the long decant. 92-93
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