Quite a contradictory wine. It is powerful (14.5% ABV) but wears its alcohol discreetly. It is structured and acidic, but has a delectable creaminess, and extraordinary subtlety. It boasts graceful varietal typicity and some seductive and nuanced tertiary characteristics (7 years is a good age for this profile of wine) that went down a treat. And the acidity was racy without being harsh. I thought this was very good. I don't think, however, it has much more life in it - a couple of years.
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Another #margaretriver #legend Nose had that initial whiff of lanolin, mixed with citrus, peach, herby grass. Palate had more citrus, a slight oily texture, a little nuttiness and some acidity to hold it all together. Quite high alcohol at 14.5 but it is so well balanced you don't notice it. Showing so well now and the finish as a tingle on the finish. A great effort. Sadly my last bottle from this case from @berrybrosrudd a bargain at less than £20 from such a fantastic estate and you should be seeking out to try and #giveanewwineago all their wines 89 points
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A different experience to when I tried last (several months prior). More herbaceous and acidic than the soft, richer wine I remember. May need some more time in bottle to settle further
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8/29/2021 - Mike_molinari Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great drop, an unexpected pleasure
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6/11/2021 - ricard Likes this wine: 93 Points
Quite a contradictory wine. It is powerful (14.5% ABV) but wears its alcohol discreetly. It is structured and acidic, but has a delectable creaminess, and extraordinary subtlety. It boasts graceful varietal typicity and some seductive and nuanced tertiary characteristics (7 years is a good age for this profile of wine) that went down a treat. And the acidity was racy without being harsh. I thought this was very good. I don't think, however, it has much more life in it - a couple of years.
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6/3/2021 - Burgundynick Likes this wine: 89 Points
Another #margaretriver #legend Nose had that initial whiff of lanolin, mixed with citrus, peach, herby grass. Palate had more citrus, a slight oily texture, a little nuttiness and some acidity to hold it all together. Quite high alcohol at 14.5 but it is so well balanced you don't notice it. Showing so well now and the finish as a tingle on the finish. A great effort. Sadly my last bottle from this case from @berrybrosrudd a bargain at less than £20 from such a fantastic estate and you should be seeking out to try and #giveanewwineago all their wines 89 points
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1/18/2021 - AndyDobson93 Likes this wine: 86 Points
A different experience to when I tried last (several months prior). More herbaceous and acidic than the soft, richer wine I remember. May need some more time in bottle to settle further
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2/21/2020 - JamesGuest wrote:
Pretty good. Quite flinty - drinkable but nothing outstanding
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