Had with snacks (guac, salsa, etc.). 20 minute decant.Ripe raspberries, black cherry and hints of licorice. Amazingly soft. All tannins are completely blunted and subtle. All the fruits don't really follow through on the palate but there is a bright currant that saunters along on the tongue like it is killing time before a late afternoon nap. Thick mouth feel. This was spectacular before now it has mellowed into a best friend. Definitely time to enjoy this friend before he moves on.
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Beautifully balanced, rich fruit and mouthfeel, complex layers from the oak aging. Recommendation was to pair this with lamb, and it was lovely with a rack coated with mustard and cooked to a perfect medium rare.
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Amazing bubble gum and strawberry nose. Can really smell the french oak. Smooth, silky texture that is complimented by nice tannins. Milk chocolate mouth with spicy, "new" leather. Savory finish of ripe dark fruit. I would pair it with game meat or heavy red meat. A nice french braise or beef shoulder with root veggies.
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10/17/2013 - Ecb1456 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Had with snacks (guac, salsa, etc.). 20 minute decant.Ripe raspberries, black cherry and hints of licorice. Amazingly soft. All tannins are completely blunted and subtle. All the fruits don't really follow through on the palate but there is a bright currant that saunters along on the tongue like it is killing time before a late afternoon nap. Thick mouth feel. This was spectacular before now it has mellowed into a best friend. Definitely time to enjoy this friend before he moves on.
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12/24/2012 - RJandGB Likes this wine: 93 Points
Beautifully balanced, rich fruit and mouthfeel, complex layers from the oak aging. Recommendation was to pair this with lamb, and it was lovely with a rack coated with mustard and cooked to a perfect medium rare.
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10/18/2009 - Mkopfman wrote: 92 Points
Amazing bubble gum and strawberry nose. Can really smell the french oak. Smooth, silky texture that is complimented by nice tannins. Milk chocolate mouth with spicy, "new" leather. Savory finish of ripe dark fruit. I would pair it with game meat or heavy red meat. A nice french braise or beef shoulder with root veggies.
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10/4/2009 - MandP wrote:
Perfect accompaniment to our birthday dinner at Canlis. Lived up to our expectations!
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