Super oaky nose, with a bit of ripe raspberry poking through. Very oaky on the palate, but more creamy and not bitter. Medium tannin, acid and body. Ripe, not jammy. On the attack, a good punch of high-toned acidity, followed by cigarette smoke. A huge, spicy mid-pallate. Very concentrated. I'd prefer less oak, but this is really delicious. $25
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pretty, young, austere upon opening, but opened up nicely, after one day, really showed soft fruit, wonderful complex fragrance, and a moderate finish. Different sort of wine from Hess, but truly enjoyable.
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10/27/2012 - WinoTim wrote: 91 Points
Excellent wine that took at least an hour to open up. Loved it!
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1/1/2010 - joshwoodward wrote: 92 Points
Super oaky nose, with a bit of ripe raspberry poking through. Very oaky on the palate, but more creamy and not bitter. Medium tannin, acid and body. Ripe, not jammy. On the attack, a good punch of high-toned acidity, followed by cigarette smoke. A huge, spicy mid-pallate. Very concentrated. I'd prefer less oak, but this is really delicious. $25
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5/28/2007 - mmyette wrote: 87 Points
pretty, young, austere upon opening, but opened up nicely, after one day, really showed soft fruit, wonderful complex fragrance, and a moderate finish. Different sort of wine from Hess, but truly enjoyable.
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5/8/2007 - JasonD wrote:
Short notes, nice wine that took over 2 days to really open up.
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