Tasted on multiple occasions with consistent notes. Medium to deep ruby in the glass. Complex notes of cassis, smoked blackberry, forest floor, spiced plum and fish sauce emerge on the beguiling nose. The palate is as rich and sumptuous as you might expect with copious layers of ripe dark fruits as well as medjool date, hoisin sauce and other savoury notes through the powerful, quite structured finish. The tannins are polished and mostly resolved but still present and this feels like it's just entering its prime drinking window. I expect it to cruise along nicely for at least another 5-7 years. Clearly it is very modern in style but it's another great wine from the Maltus stable.
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This has evolved nicely and is great and much approved since last. Barnyard and gooseberry on the nose. Flavors of cloves, plums and gooseberry. Medium full and dry. Drinks well now.
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9/24/2023 - CC_H Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasted on multiple occasions with consistent notes. Medium to deep ruby in the glass. Complex notes of cassis, smoked blackberry, forest floor, spiced plum and fish sauce emerge on the beguiling nose. The palate is as rich and sumptuous as you might expect with copious layers of ripe dark fruits as well as medjool date, hoisin sauce and other savoury notes through the powerful, quite structured finish. The tannins are polished and mostly resolved but still present and this feels like it's just entering its prime drinking window. I expect it to cruise along nicely for at least another 5-7 years. Clearly it is very modern in style but it's another great wine from the Maltus stable.
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2/7/2021 - DravlaH Likes this wine: 92 Points
This has evolved nicely and is great and much approved since last. Barnyard and gooseberry on the nose. Flavors of cloves, plums and gooseberry. Medium full and dry. Drinks well now.
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12/31/2020 - Baron Samedi Likes this wine:
Good easy drinking St Em.
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11/29/2020 - DravlaH Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinks really nice! Excellent B.
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9/20/2020 - Baron Samedi Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smooth and ripe, v approachable but slightly one-dimensional.
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